Youth & Learning
Youth & learning
Our youth are at the heart of our congregation! They join us in every part of our journey— worshiping together, praying for one another, sharing meals, and so much more. As they grow, they step into leadership, lighting the way as acolytes, guiding us as ushers, proclaiming the Word as lectors, and lifting our spirits through music. Our youth inspire the younger ones through fun-filled events like late-overs, Wednesday night games, Vacation Bible School, and the joyful celebrations of Easter morning. Together, we grow in faith, serve with love, and rejoice as one family in Christ!
Youth Activities
Youth are involved in every aspect of the life of our congregation. Scroll down for all ways to get involved.
Sunday School
SUNDAYS AT 10:30 AM — Sunday school meets for children and youth ages two through middle school. September through May.
Children ages two through five meet to hear a Bible story, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and much more. Elementary students learn through the rotation model of learning, whereby a single Bible story is studied for 4 weeks through different workshops: art, music, games, food, science, and video.
Middle school students meet and discuss various topics of interest. They talk and wonder, get to know each other, and think about their faith in the world. They are included in other activities, including some hands-on mission work.
All children and youth are welcome! Click here to receive more information.
Youth Group
Join us on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for a vibrant youth group experience designed for high school students! Enjoy dinner, fun activities, engaging discussions, and more. The group also attends the ELCA National Youth Gathering. For more info, click here.
Confirmation
Confirmation is the ritual where a previously baptized individual affirms their baptism, becoming an adult member of the congregation and committing to participate in God's work within the church and world.
To support thoughtful spiritual development, LCR confirmation classes extend over three years, typically grades 7-9, with students confirmed in 9th or 10th grade. The classes, which focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible and church practices, meet in clusters throughout the school year, including a spring retreat and participation in Advent and Lent services, culminating in Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. Additionally, younger children engage in early sessions, with third and fourth graders focusing on the Bible and Ten Commandments, and fifth and sixth graders on the Lord's Prayer and Communion, laying the foundation for deeper learning in later years.
Contact Pastor Sarah with any questions regarding confirmation or to sign up (click here to email).
Adult Learning
From Bible studies to adult forum, there are several ways for adults to get involved and grow in faith.
Adult Forum
Sundays after worship in the Fireside Room. Forum formats vary from Bible Study to guest speakers to spiritual practices to intentional fellowship. Everyone is always welcome! High School youth are invited to attend as well.
Bible Study
Mondays at 1pm in the Fireside Room. Bible Study series run throughout the year.
Circle
Ruth Circle, a small women's group, meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room. These monthly gatherings include Bible study and fellowship time. All are welcome to join!
Bookworms Book Group
All are welcomed to attend the “Bookworms” gatherings on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm in the Fireside Room. Check News & Events emails for current book.
Click here for more information about any of the above activities.
Annual Youth Events
Yearly events for our youth include late-overs, lock-ins, baking pies for Thanksgiving, serving as teachers & helpers at Vacation Bible School, the Christmas pageant, the Youth Recital and Arts Showcase, serving treats after worship on Easter Sunday, and participating in various fundraisers. Check New & Events for upcoming activities or click here to join the church email list to stay up-to-date on all church events.
Vacation Bible School
Thanksgiving Pie Sale
Christmas Pageant
Summer Activities for Youth
Stay connected to our church community through the summer months!
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection is unlike any other! While we enjoy all the beloved activities—arts and crafts, outdoor recreation, treats, Bible stories, and music—our VBS is made truly special through a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Throughout the week, children learn the songs and lines of a musical that brings a Bible story to life.
Our middle and high school students serve as counselors, guiding the children through the days, playing games, singing alongside them, and leading with Christ-like hearts. Volunteers joyfully create sets and costumes, and on Thursday night, the Resurrection pit orchestra joins together for a grand performance that brings the week’s story to life in a powerful way. It’s a week where faith, creativity, and community come together to glorify God!
Camp Wapo
Youth in grades 3 through high school are invited to attend camp at Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp in Remer, WI each summer. StudWAPOents entering grades 3 and 4 have a weekend option called "SEEDS", which gives younger kids a good taste of the camp experience. Youth entering grade 5 and up are given the option to attend a week of camp onsite. Fundraising throughout the year helps to defray the costs of camp.
Lutheran Summer Music
Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) is the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students. In addition to advanced musical instruction and numerous performance opportunities, LSM students form an intentional community, living together for four weeks on a Lutheran college campus. Since 1981, this unique and immersive program has guided the lives of thousands of young musicians, many of whom credit LSM as the starting place for their future careers and vocations.