During fall break, our high schoolers spent a day hanging out, trying something new and serving our community. We started the day at MW Climbing, tackling a new challenge for many of…
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First’s new learning year offers opportunities for children and youth age 3 through high school to learn, grow in faith and build relationships. FaithTrek and middle and high school learning hour begins Sunday,…
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A new school year is just around the corner, and we want to send everyone who learns, teaches, serves and supports our schools into the year with a blessing. Join us Sunday, August…
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For me, youth ministry begins with a simple promise: no child or young person should ever wonder whether they belong. I know what it feels like to be the new kid, to…
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Our high school youth and adult leaders are on their way home—but not before packing their final days with service, laughter and plenty of memories! On Friday, the group traveled to Latrobe, Pennsylvania—home…
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Our high school youth and adult leaders spent Thursday serving, learning and building relationships in the Pittsburgh area! The morning began at Agape, a church camp in Hickory, Pennsylvania, where the group helped…
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Our high school youth spent yesterday serving at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Pennsylvania, a ministry that supports youth with developmental disabilities and special needs. Glade Run incorporates nature into its programming as…
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In late January, Laura Graulty and Lillie Rademacher traveled to St. Louis for the ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza, a national gathering for those who serve in youth ministry. They returned home energized,…
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This Sunday, we will celebrate the Affirmation of Baptism for six of our young people during worship—a special milestone in their faith journey. After years of study, prayer and reflection, they are ready…
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We are so excited to introduce the newest member of our ministry team, Lillie Rademacher! Lillie began her role as our Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator on September 22 and we are thrilled…
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