CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY
At Elk River Lutheran Church we aim be remarkable in our faith formation. Our ministries, from Preschool through Senior High, nurture kids and their families in their faith journey. All are welcome and you do not need to be a member of ERLC to participate.
At Elk River Lutheran Church we aim be remarkable in our faith formation. Our ministries, from Preschool through Senior High, nurture kids and their families in their faith journey. All are welcome and you do not need to be a member of ERLC to participate.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Greetings Sunday School Families,
What a crazy year to try and create something new! We, as a staff, want to ensure that we provide the best possible programming for you and your family throughout the fall. With COVID numbers on the rise, and with the reality that children are unable to be vaccinated we know that keeping your kids safe must be part of our highest priority. We also realize that you as parents want a safe place for your kids to connect to faith and life within the church.
You may notice that at the 10:30 am service we have opted to provide snacks, crafts, games, and activities geared towards the theme of worship or events in the life of the church. We will have a weekly activity page in our worship bulletin and opportunities to participate during or after worship throughout the month. As our volunteer base continues to grow, our aim would be to provide games, a small lesson or science project, and a chance to talk about what we learned in worship.
Keep your eyes on the bulletin for more opportunities coming in the next few months!
Our hope is that you find a place that meets your needs this year, and continues to help you grow in faith, and as a family. If you are interested in helping us create this program or find new opportunities to think creatively about the 2022 year, please contact Intern Jeremy. We look forward to serving alongside your family this year!
Respectfully, Jeremy Hallquist
Intern Pastor
What a crazy year to try and create something new! We, as a staff, want to ensure that we provide the best possible programming for you and your family throughout the fall. With COVID numbers on the rise, and with the reality that children are unable to be vaccinated we know that keeping your kids safe must be part of our highest priority. We also realize that you as parents want a safe place for your kids to connect to faith and life within the church.
You may notice that at the 10:30 am service we have opted to provide snacks, crafts, games, and activities geared towards the theme of worship or events in the life of the church. We will have a weekly activity page in our worship bulletin and opportunities to participate during or after worship throughout the month. As our volunteer base continues to grow, our aim would be to provide games, a small lesson or science project, and a chance to talk about what we learned in worship.
Keep your eyes on the bulletin for more opportunities coming in the next few months!
Our hope is that you find a place that meets your needs this year, and continues to help you grow in faith, and as a family. If you are interested in helping us create this program or find new opportunities to think creatively about the 2022 year, please contact Intern Jeremy. We look forward to serving alongside your family this year!
Respectfully, Jeremy Hallquist
Intern Pastor
Children's Ministry Fall 2021 Activities
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Club 456:
November 21st, 2021. 6:30-8:00 pm. Join us for a night of games, laughter, and fun! We will meet at ERLC at 6:30 pm and then head out from there! The cost for the event is $10. |
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December 19th, 8:30 am and 10:30 am. A Totally Hybrid Christmas!
Our 2021 Christmas pageant will be at both worship services! Whether you want to come in person, or you would like to participate via video we would love to have you as a part of this day. We hope you join us for this great event. |
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CONFIRMATION & HIGH SCHOOL
Greetings Confirmands, High Schoolers, and Parents!
We are thrilled to kickoff our 2021/22 school year with a bang. Wednesday evening has typically been a stalwart of the Youth Ministry program at Elk River Lutheran and our hope is that we continue that tradition.
We will begin each Wednesday night with a large group lesson and then break off into small groups for games, food, conversation, and much more.
We invite you to join us Sept 15th for Parent Orientation and then a fun night of games and food on the 22nd.
We look forward to seeing you at youth group this year!
We are thrilled to kickoff our 2021/22 school year with a bang. Wednesday evening has typically been a stalwart of the Youth Ministry program at Elk River Lutheran and our hope is that we continue that tradition.
We will begin each Wednesday night with a large group lesson and then break off into small groups for games, food, conversation, and much more.
We invite you to join us Sept 15th for Parent Orientation and then a fun night of games and food on the 22nd.
We look forward to seeing you at youth group this year!
Confirmation/High School Schedule
SEPTEMBER
September 15th: Confirmation Parent Orientation, 6:30 pm.
September 22nd: CYF Fall Kickoff, 6:00 pm.
September 29th: Confirmation/High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
OCTOBER
October 6th: Confirmation/High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
October 13th: Confirmation/High School Fun Night 6:30 pm.
October 20th: No Confirmation MEA Break.
October 27th: Confirmation/High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
NOVEMBER
November 3rd: Confirmation/High School 6:30 pm.
November 10th: Confirmation/ High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
November 17th: Confirmation/ High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
November 24th: No Confirmation/HS
DECEMBER
December 1st: Confirmation/ High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
December 8th: Christmas Dinner Church 6:00 pm.- 7:00 pm. Confirmation/High School invited.
December 15th: Christmas End of the Year Party. 6:30 pm. HS and Confirmation
December 22nd: No Confirmation/HS
December 29th: No Confirmation/HS
September 15th: Confirmation Parent Orientation, 6:30 pm.
September 22nd: CYF Fall Kickoff, 6:00 pm.
September 29th: Confirmation/High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
OCTOBER
October 6th: Confirmation/High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
October 13th: Confirmation/High School Fun Night 6:30 pm.
October 20th: No Confirmation MEA Break.
October 27th: Confirmation/High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
NOVEMBER
November 3rd: Confirmation/High School 6:30 pm.
November 10th: Confirmation/ High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
November 17th: Confirmation/ High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
November 24th: No Confirmation/HS
DECEMBER
December 1st: Confirmation/ High School Youth Group 6:30 pm.
December 8th: Christmas Dinner Church 6:00 pm.- 7:00 pm. Confirmation/High School invited.
December 15th: Christmas End of the Year Party. 6:30 pm. HS and Confirmation
December 22nd: No Confirmation/HS
December 29th: No Confirmation/HS
SAVE THE DATE
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2022 ELCA Youth Gathering:
July 24-28th, 2022. The ELCA National Youth Gathering will be held in Minneapolis and we would love to see you go! Join us for an informational meeting on Sept 15th at 6:30 pm. We will have more information for you as parents and for students as part of our Confirmation Orientation. |
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BIBLE CAMP
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
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
Check out some of the highlights from the past year: |
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