Youth and Family
Nursery (Birth - Preschool)
Nursery is available from 8:45 - 11:45 a.m. each Sunday morning.
Sunday School
(Preschool
- 5th Grade)
Faith formation in Sunday school starts in pre-school and continues until
5th grade.Weekly Sunday school meets 9:45 - 10:25 a.m. between services and
follow the the public school calendar. Class activities include Bible
stories, singing, crafts and games.
Bibles are given in the third grade. Formal communion classes are
provided in the spring of fifth grade, although younger ages may commune
with Pastor instruction.
What’s new
starting Fall, 2011? Rachael Kresha, our new organist, will be offering
15 minutes of “music and motion” for children of all ages. Rachael has
enthusiasm and experience working with groups of children of mixed ages and
knows how to engage them with singing, rhythm instruments, and movement.
What’s
old? We will begin with snacks, move to hands-on crafts, then to the
Bible story for the day, corresponding to our worship lectionary. In
addition, age-appropriate Spark
materials to enhance each week’s lessons will be sent home. We will also
continue with the Take Five bookmark.
Confirmation
(6th
- 9th Grade)
Concordia's students begin confirmation when they enter sixth grade. Confirmation takes
place on Reformation Sunday (the last Sunday in October) during students' ninth grade
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The 2012 Camp Schedule is Available!
VLM is an Outdoor Ministry of the ELCA
that provides a variety of year-round and summer programs. VLM also operates
as an outfitter in the BWCAW through our Voyageurs Canoe Country program.
Camp Vermilion and Camp Hiawatha have been providing opportunities for
Christ-centered Spiritual Growth, Leadership Development and Outreach in
God’s Great Northwoods for over half of a century. Youth, families, adults
and groups from all over the country are part of that rich history. The VLM
community and programs are open to all. Camp is the perfect place
for rest and renewal all year long! There are program opportunities
for all ages. You can put your own group together and hold your retreat or
event at camp or you can attend summer camp as an individual.
· Don’t forget - March 15 is the Early Bird Discount deadline · Learn
more about renting the facilities and the 2012 Summer Camp programs at
vlmcamps.org or call 1-800-331-5148 · Want to work or volunteer for VLM?
Check out the VLM website at vlmcamps.org or contact Gretchen at
218-780-4116
Senior High
(CY) (9th-12th Grade)
Wednesdays:
Cardio Deo: "Sent" March, 2-4, Big Sandy Camp,
McGregor
http://www.nemnsynod.org/Youth/CardiaDeo/tabid/39124/Default.aspx
Family (All Ages)
The Mighty CLUCS (Concordia LUtheran Community Softball )
Our church softball league plays during the summer months to promote
fellowship
and
health in a relaxed recreational atmosphere. No experience is
necessary. This is a family league for ages 12 and older. The only
requirement is the desire to have fun. The games are played on Tuesdays at UMD in a
summer church league.
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