Children, Youth & Family Ministry (CYF)
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At Elk River Lutheran Church we aim to be remarkable in our faith formation. Our ministries, from Preschool through Senior High, nurture kids and their families in their faith journey by integrating them into the overall life of the church. Please scroll through this page to see what some of those offerings look like and reach out with any questions (contact form at the bottom of this page). All are welcome and you do not need to be a member of ERLC to participate.
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Wild Wednesdays
for Youth and Children*
Join Pastor Anne for some hangout activities this summer! We’ll play some games, eat some snacks and build relationships. All of these events will be at ERLC. Most of the events will not have any cost associated with them, and friends are always welcome!
Fall 2023 Kick Off
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CYF NIGHT
Fellowship - Learning - Fun for All Ages
Next CYF Night: Wednesday October 11, 2023 @ 6pm
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Kids Connect
All students, preschool through 6th grade, are invited to engage in fun and age–appropriate activities most Sundays during the middle of the worship service. Students will leave the sanctuary and gather in the Fellowship Hall during the reading and sermon time to have their own lesson, Bible reading and prayer. It’s a great time to learn about God and make new friends! Watch for the invitation to come during both worship
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CLUB 456
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Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 are invited to occasional gatherings for games and activities! Some events we’ll play games and other times we’ll do a service project, but all of our gatherings will include lots of yummy food!
The next Club event is Friday, October 6th from 6:30-9pm! Watch the emails and announcements for a link to RSVP! |
CONFIRMATION
Fall 2023 Dates
Parent Meeting: September 13 @ 6:30pm;
Confirmation Resumes September 20 @ 6:30pm
9th Grade Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation Sunday): October 29 @ 10:30am
In Baptism, God says, “I love you no matter what!” In Confirmation, we learn how to love God back! Pastor Nathan will lead our weekly Wednesday gatherings for students in 7th and 8th grades and will spend time discussing difficult questions about faith, God, the Church and the world in which we live…plus, there is always room for fun!
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Confirmation RegistrationParents, please register your students with form link below so we have the appropriate contact information. There will be a meeting for both parents and the 7-9th graders on Wednesday, September 13th from 6:30-7:30pm. We will discuss the curriculum and plans for a winter retreat!
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9th Grade Students!This is a momentous time for you as you make the final preparations to confirm your faith at the Confirmation Service on Sunday, October 29th, 10:30am. Please register on our website so that we know you are ready to affirm your baptismal promises and publicly declare your commitment to Jesus. For September 20-October 25th, please plan to come to weekly high school events (6:30-7:30), and then stay after to talk about writing a faith statement and other details regarding the Confirmation Service. We will wrap up by 8pm.
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HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
Fall 2023 Dates
High School Youth Resumes September 20 @ 6:30pm
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Students 9th - 12th Grade Held most Wednesdays starting at 6:30pm Our Youth Room is getting new furniture! Students in grades 9-12 are invited to come get comfortable as we dive into what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our real worlds. We will spend Wednesdays studying the Bible, doing service projects, and just having fun together! We meet most Wednesdays during the school year from 6:30-7:30. Our first night together will be September 20th. Watch the announcements for specific details!
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SUMMER BIBLE CAMP
Summer Festival Camp
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The secret sauce of Summer Festival Camp: We get a bunch of churches to send teens and caring adults to camp. Those adults want to show Christ’s love to those teens. We bring everyone to a college campus. 2-3 campers bunk up in a dorm room, while adults get their own rooms right next to their campers. We eat great campus food and enjoy the luxury of top-notch facilities.
Then the Summer Festival team plans an intense week of incredible fun, great humor, and programming designed to break down walls of teens and build trust in their small groups. We have an excellent band for music. The Summer Festival team takes care of the programming details so that you and your volunteers can focus on relationship building and earning the right to be heard in the teenager’s lives.
Finally, we give groups something worth talking about in those small groups. Each day is packed with two messages from a professional speaker who shares each morning and night on what it looks like to follow Jesus.
Then the Summer Festival team plans an intense week of incredible fun, great humor, and programming designed to break down walls of teens and build trust in their small groups. We have an excellent band for music. The Summer Festival team takes care of the programming details so that you and your volunteers can focus on relationship building and earning the right to be heard in the teenager’s lives.
Finally, we give groups something worth talking about in those small groups. Each day is packed with two messages from a professional speaker who shares each morning and night on what it looks like to follow Jesus.
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Luther Crest Bible Camp – Alexandria, MN
Located on the shores of Beautiful Lake Carlos near Alexandria, Luther Crest offers innovative, Christ-centered experiences that are fun, safe, spiritually filling and open to all! Visit their website for details on their programs and camps. www.luthercrest.org |
