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Youth  Ministry
First English ​Children, Youth and Family Ministry welcomes all ages to explore their faith, form relationships, and share experiences that bring meaning to your daily life now and as you grow.  We invite members and non-members to our ministries and events.


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​Youth


6th-12th Grades
Middle and High School youth are busier than ever. At First English we offer opportunities to experience God and friends in a culture where each youth knows they belong. We work constantly to create a place that is caring, welcoming, and affirming.  

Register now for Summer Stretch!
Summer stretch combines service and recreational fun for youth entering grades 6-12 on six days each summer. The 2018 dates are Wednesday, June 6, Thursday, June 14, Wednesdays, June 20, July 18, July 25, and August 1. 
Service Learning events provide great opportunities to connect with your friends and the wider church.   Click here for dates, details and a registration form. 

September-May Ministries
6th Grade Connections
Wednesdays, 7-8 pm
 The  Connections  lessons focus on bible verses, prayer, the Apostle's Creed, and what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. Within that framework we look at how our faith can affect everything we do in our daily lives.

​Confirmation | Grades 7-9
Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.
The confirmation ministry at First English  is an intentional exploration of faith and life, preparing youth for the Affirmation of Baptism.  A combination of worship, small group discussion, service, and mentoring allows confirmands to experience and prepare themselves to live out our baptismal promises.

CROSS+Gen/Mentor Meal and Worship
The first Wednesday each month, we gather for a meal between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. and then follow this meal with worship and a mentor/cross+generational program. Confirmands select a mentor each fall who walks with them on this spiritual journey. 

Special Events and Ministries
  • 5th Quarter Friday Nights
  • Youth Lock-ins 
  • ​Summer Stretch - Service & Fellowship
  • Peer Ministry Leadership Team
  • Summer Outdoor Ministries - BWCAW & Camps
  • ELCA Youth Gathering 2018, June 26-July 2​ ​ - go to the ELCA Gathering Page for updates.​

Family

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Family and CROSS+Gen
Worship and Activities
At First English, we celebrate our opportunity to support and encourage each other.  Each worship service at First English is open to all ages. Childcare is provided on Sundays from September - May.  In addition, specific ministries  and special events support sharing faith experiences across the generations. 
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Family CROSS Sundays
On the first Sunday of the month, parents and children are invited to attend worship and CROSS together.  During worship, CROSS kids will sing,  and  families and children will  be invited to greet, usher,  read, and participate in the service. Following worship, enjoy the company of other families during coffee fellowship, then gather at CROSS for faith formation activities designed for parents and children to do together.

CROSS+Gen Worship
The first Wednesday each month, October - May, gather for a meal from 6:00-6:30 p.m. followed by worship. This experience encourages us to meet and grow in faith with people from another generation. 

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