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. 

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.

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.

New Spark Bibles Available 
Bible stories accessible to children and colorful illustrations are featured in the Spark Bible. Hardcover copies are available at Sunday School for $20. This is the Bible used for the stories read in Sunday School.

First Communion Classes
Traditionally for fifth-graders, this is also open to younger youth. This is for parents as well as their youth. 

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 year.  You will need to have Adobe Acrobat installed to view materials.

• Program Schedule 2012-2013
• Requirements / Explanation of Requirements
• Covenant (student/parent)
• Medical Consent Form
• Adult Guide Description/Expectations
• Make up Materials

Confirmation Schedule (May):
May 1 - Lesson
May 8 - Lesson
May 15 - Hartley Nature Center Service Project
May 22 - End of Year Potluck - Famlies

Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry (VLM) Summer Camp - Information

Senior High (CY) (9th-12th Grade)

Wednesdays:

• Supper at 6:00 p.m. ($3 suggested donation)

• Prayer and Praise at 6:30 p.m.

• Conversation on faith and life with Lars Anderson at 6:45 p.m

YouthWorks Mission Trip: Youth having completed grades 8-12, June 30 -July 5, 2013 (more information).   

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 previous 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. 

Last Updated: May 5, 2013     Limitations & Policy