Family Ministry: Grades 6 - 12
3rd Annual Pick-Nic
November 8 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Youth in grades 6-12 and their families are invited to join at Fox Creek Park and Pavilion (522 NE Westgate Dr., Waukee) for a potluck and pickleball tournament. This is a great chance to have some fun and get to know one another! Younger or older siblings are welcome. Contact Pastor Megan with any questions. (megan@faithlc.org or 641.831.9499)
Senior high youth group
SHYG for youth in grades 9-12 is on Wednesday nights from 7:15 - 8:30 during the school year. Meet in the Gathering House—enter through the doors at the top of the wooden ramp.
Confirmation ministry
September—MAY
Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00
Confirmation at Faith is an interactive program for 6th—8th grade students that takes place during the school year on Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm and at various retreats throughout the year. 9th graders participate in a Fall Retreat prior to The Rite of Confirmation (a.k.a. Affirmation of Baptism) the final Sunday in October at 10:30 am.
Confirmation is a time for relationship, outreach, community, and growth in the knowledge of who God is and how God is at work in the world. Confirmation isn’t just an academic process or a requirement for membership at Faith. Rather, the goal of Confirmation is to create a strong community of young people who have the tools necessary to live out a life of faith.
MENTOR NIGHT SCHEDULE 2026-27
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Mentor Night @ 6-7 pm – Offsite at St. Mark Neighborhood Fridge
Sunday, December 6, 2026 – Mentor Bowling Event @ 1-3 pm – Location TBD
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 - Mentor Night @ 6-7 pm – Sanctuary – Attend Advent Worship together
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 - Mentor Night @ 6-7 pm – St. Michael’s Hall
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 – Mentor Night @ 6-7 pm – Sanctuary – Attend Lenten Worship together
Wednesday, May 12, 2027 – Mentor Night @ 6-7 pm – Gathering House/St. Michael’s Hall
ELCA Youth Gathering
June 28 - July 2, 2027
“Imagine More” is the theme for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN. Join thousands of high schoolers from around the world at this triennial event. Learn more at elca.org/gathering. Contact Pastor Megan at megan@faithlc.org with any questions.
Volunteer Application
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