Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
1 Timothy 4:12, NIV:
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."
For questions or comments, contact rebekah@evergreenlutheran.org
Sunday School
available each Sunday for all ages! Pre-K through 12th grade students are welcome to join our classes at 10am downstairs. We have a Pre-K class, K-1, 2-3, and 4-5 grade class, as well as a combined middle and high school class. Check out the Adult Faith Formation Page for Sunday School options for those 18+.
Confirmation Class
6/7th grade students meet from September-May on Wednesday nights from 6-7:15. There they will learn all about grace and the tenants of the Lutheran Faith. Additionally, students participate in service projects as well as fellowship opportunities like lock-ins and other activities.
8th Grade Students meet from September-May on Thursday nights from 5-6:15. There students learn about the 5 promises made at their baptism that they choose to take on as adults at their affirmation of baptism service. Additionally, students participate in service projects as well as fellowship opportunities like lock-ins and other activities.
TED (The Evergreen Disciples) High School Youth Group
Students in 9-12th grade meet year round on Wednesdays from 6-8pm. Students check in, support each other with issues in their own lives, dive into bible study and faith lessons, and develop relationships through fellowship activities. Additionally, students participate in service projects as well as fellowship opportunities like lock-ins and other activities.
Guitar Lessons
Available every other week at the church house for all ages and levels. We meet Mondays for half hour lessons from 3:30-5pm, free of charge. We have guitars and supplies available for you to borrow as well. Contact Rebekah
Nursery
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, our nursery is currently closed. However, your children are always welcome in worship. We have children’s bulletins, busy bags, and our prayer ground available in the narthex. Each week there is a children’s message aimed directly towards our pre-k and elementary aged friends.
Summer Opportunities
Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp
An ELCA camp located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, just between Salida and Canyon City. For students entering 6-12th grade, we highly encourage attending Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp each year. It’s a place for friendships, faith formation, and fun! Confirmation students are required to attend at least once during their 3 years in the confirmation program. Senior High, and Elementary students are also encouraged to attend! Here’s the link to see Rainbow Trail’s Summer Schedule:
Day Camp
Day Camp is our Vacation Bible School for pre-school and elementary students! All are welcome! Invite your friends! Join us this year on June 20-24!
Day Trekkers
Is a week long service focused day camp for our middle school age students. Those entering 6-8th grade are encouraged to come for a week of awesome service opportunities! In the past we volunteered at Soles4Souls, ECHO, and the animal shelter!
Youth Gathering/Mission Trip
Senior High Students are encouraged to join us for a week long summer trip together. These trips are focused on service, faith formation, and fellowship. In past years, we have done mission trips nationally and to Ecuador through Rainbow Trail’s Bridging Borders Program.
Family Activities
Our Youth and Family Board is passionate about planning incredible opportunities for families and friends of all ages. Each year we have a Labor Day Family Campout. Around Christmas time, we have had an advent Wreath making Event, a C^5 ('C to the 5th': Christmas cookies, cocoa, crafts, and carols) event. We have also had a great time at the Bailey Adventure Park! Pay attention to our upcoming events of our Olympic Level Easter Egg Hunt and Water Day at Water World June 5th!
