Children, Youth, & Family 

One’s faith journey starts at birth, and continues throughout life. We are honored to offer a variety of opportunities for all ages and interests. We also have resources for faith in the home, where children are most likely to grow their faith, and be transformed by caring adults who are also growing in faith. Learn about the Bible and scripture from free online resources. These are good ways to learn on your own or with family and friends.

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Summer 2025

Faith Milestones for Every Stage of Life

Prayer, rituals, and faith practices at home are the leading reason why young people grow up to have faith. Check out these Faith To Go resources; and our library, which has great books, DVDs, and small group bible studies. Additional children and youth information.

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Young children are loved and nurtured in their immediate family, and welcomed in their church family. As we all live out the promises made at baptism, we’re honored to partner with families in faith formation. Check out our parent group, and family-fun events. Additional children and youth information.

Baptism Class

Children begin to learn stories from scripture in small groups at church. As we all live out the promises made at baptism, we’re honored to partner with families in faith formation. Find parent group, Shepherd’s Kids (Christian education/Sunday school), weekday preschool, communion preparation class, family-fun events, summer mini camps, and Vacation Bible School (VBS). Spark Story Bibles are given to all new students in Shepherd’s Kids. Additional children and youth information.

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Children dig deeper into the Old and New Testaments, learning to relate Biblical values to life today. As we all live out the promises made at baptism, we’re honored to partner with families in faith formation. Find Shepherd’s Kids and Zone 45 (Christian education/Sunday school), communion preparation class, family-fun events, Lutheran Bible camp (Camp Wapo), summer mini camps, and Vacation Bible School (VBS). A NRSV Bible is given to all Zone 45 students (4th and 5th grade). Additional children and youth information.

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Confirmation runs from grades 6 – 9, and ends with the Rite of Confirmation in the fall of grade 10. In our program, young people form supportive small groups, review the core teachings of the Christian faith, serve others, and develop faith practices. Faith formation also happens during summer opportunities like Bible camp, service trips, and mission trips. There are also retreats, fellowship events (like Run Ragged ’til Midnight and March Mystery Madness), and serving opportunities like volunteering at Feed My Starving Children. See more about middle school opportunities.

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Young adults explore their maturing faith, find ways to participate in broader congregational life, and work to identify God’s call for their lives. Our Confirmation program continues through grade 9, and ends with the Rite of Confirmation in the fall of grade 10. Leadership opportunities (like small group leaders in GodZone and Confirmation) help young people put their faith into practice. Summer camp and mission trips are life-changing experiences where youth and adults are immersed in service and Christian community. Retreat options exist at different times for faith formation and friendship. See more about high school opportunities.

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Serve With CYF

Volunteer with Children, Youth, and Family Ministry

Overview
Volunteers of all ages and abilities make every one of our programs possible! We need volunteers to help lead small groups, work on special projects, maintain worship bags, and so much more. Service opportunities are also a great way to fulfill NHS hours and other school or organization requirements for service.

If none of the service options below work for your schedule or abilities, contact Kelsey Young to discuss other opportunities, and check back often for more ways to get involved!

Volunteer Registration for 2024-25 Program Year

Service Opportunities

Serving with CYF during the program year is a fun and creative way to share your faith with others, live out your calling to be a part of God’s great work, and connect and grow in your own faith! It takes all kinds of gifts and talents to make these amazing programs happen, and we’d love to help everyone find their perfect fit!

Shepherd’s Kids Small Group Leader (Sun AM) – be excited, comfort big feelings, assist with activities, give directions, listen to their stories, structured, organized

Zone45 Small Group Leader (Wed PM) – flexible, high energy, manage behavior, give directions, encourage question asking

Confirmation Small Group Leader (Wed PM) – social, consistent, give directions, willing to jump in and have fun, ask questions, good listener

Service Track Small Group Leader (Flexible) – take and give directions, willing to jump in and help, puts your faith in action, independent, organized

Support (Flexible, Sun AM or Wed PM) – prepare materials, count out and organize supplies, fill in when subs are unavailable, take direction, comfortable talking to anyone, asks for help and clarity, likes to learn new things, organized, independent, willing to jump in when you see a need

Register Here for Fall 2024-25

If you have program specific questions, please contact the Program Director whose age group you would be interested in supporting:

Volunteers of all ages and abilities make it possible to host HUNDREDS of campers throughout the summer at SOTV! We’d love to have you join this amazing team and experience the joy of working together, sharing your faith, or giving a gift of your time, skills, or talents.

  • VBS is Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Small Group Leader — VBS, Mini Camps
Grade 9 and Older (2025 – 2026 School Year)
 Lead a small group of 5 – 8 campers and help campers stay safe, follow directions, and create a caring environment each day.

Small Group Assistant — VBS
Grade 6 and Older (2025 – 2026 School Year)
 Partner with a small group leader to care for a small group of campers.

Large Group Action Leader — VBS
Grade 6 and Older (2025 – 2026 School Year)
 Lead the VBS song actions for campers on stage at opening/closing.

Station Leader — VBS, Mini Camps
Grade 12 and Older (2025 – 2026 School Year)
 Organize and lead activities including giving instructions and managing materials for a station as multiple groups rotate through each day.

Station Assistant — VBS
Grade 6 and Older (2025 – 2026 School Year)
 Help station leaders refill and prepare supplies, and clean as needed.

Floater — VBS
Adults, age 18+
 Fill in for absent volunteers, help prepare materials, run supplies to station leaders, or whatever else comes up!

Adult Leader — Summer Trips
Adults, 18+
 Lead activities, discussions, and create a welcoming environment for Middle and High School students.

Whether it’s leading games and activities, hanging out with students, volunteering to serve others, or driving a small group, volunteers make it possible to host one-time short events for students of all ages!

Volunteers will earn credits that can be used towards a merit scholarship for Off-Site Summer Immersion Trips and Camps (including Wapo)! Learn more and sign-up.

Clean out and restock Worship Bags. Volunteer here.

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