Youth | Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Ministry for those in the "early stages" of life

From birth to young adulthood, there is a place here to learn and grow in faith and in years.

Sprinkles

Newborns through Kindergarten

From our very beginning, we are loved. Whether it's through nursery care, playtime with other infants or toddlers, or those first milestones like "first day of school," the youngest among us are constantly reminded and shown how much they're loved!

Ripples

Ages First grade through 5th grade

Ripples Youth meet on Sunday mornings for faith formation and then at various times throughout the year for additional activities.

Waves

Middle & High School Youth

From bible studies, to mission trips, social outings, and shared meals, our waves youth journey with each other in some of the most pivotal and formational moments of life.

Whether it's understanding our identity in God's image, or youth forming thier identity as young adults, this group holds space of love and inclusion as life develops in an array of ways.

Tsunamis

College-Aged Group

Whether high school graduates go on to further academic studies, or enter the workforce, this group aims to build and strengthen relationships among young adults from the time they graduate high school through age 24.

ELCA Youth Gathering

Every three years the youth and young adults nationwide from the ELCA gather in a host city for a national gathering. Our last gathering was in the summer of 2024, where we took over the city of New Orleans, LA.

Youth gatherings usually vary somewhere in size from 20,000-30,000 participants. The week involves worship, service opportunities, cultural immersion, and faith formation.

Get excited for the summer of 2027, where we will be taking over the twin cities of Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN! It's gonna be great (you betcha!)

Get Connected

Click the small group below to get your young people connected!

Sprinkles

Newborn-Kindergarten