Youth Ministry
The Gloria Dei Youth Group is composed of middle and high school students in grades 6-12. We are passionate about engaging in personal relationships with our youth, not limiting church to solely a Sunday event.
Youth Ministry events are fun and welcoming! We are eager to build meaningful, faith-filled friendships that serve as sources of hope, joy, and belonging throughout their middle and high school years. These friendships are formed over shared meals, service projects, and casual Friday night hangouts of group movie nights, game nights and pizza parties! We hope you will join us!
CONTACT:
Dana Harrison
Fun Activities!
Tweens and Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us in entertaining get-togethers such as a Glow Event at Sky Zone, an Ugly Sweater Party, Ice Skating and more! We are always open to trying new activities, so please share your ideas with the group!
Announcements & Upcoming Events:
- Tweens & Teens Holiday Event on Sunday, December 15 from 5-7pm: Calling all cool kids in grades 6-12 to come deck the Chapel Christmas tree in style, then dive into a cookie exchange and sip on some hot cocoa! Oh, and did we mention pizza will be served? For all the juicy details and to snag your spot, click HERE or shoot an email to kidsandfamily@gloriadei.com. Don’t miss out on the festive fun!
- Sunday School Youth Volunteers: Sunday School takes place every week during the 10am service for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Youth in 6th grade and above are welcome to volunteer in the Sunday School classroom. Please contact Dana if you are interested.
- The Tween & Youth Friendsgiving Party on There was time to connect and to create personalized affirmation jars promoting spiritual growth and positivity. We certainly all gobbled ’til we wobbled!
Reach out to Dana with any questions or suggestions.
Affirmation Classes
Affirmation classes are offered to Youth grades 7-8. We have worked hard to provide a program that is both stimulating and educational for our youth to grow in their faith and build their relationship with God. Please reach out to Dana with any questions regarding registration and schedule.
Service Projects
GDC Youth host several service projects throughout the year! New project ideas are always welcome and encouraged. If you have any suggestions for a service project for the youth group, please email Dana with the details. We are happy and eager to serve our community whenever possible!
Mission Trip
GDC Youth believe in serving God by serving others. Once a year, youth and adult leaders participate in a week-long mission trip. These workcamps are designed to deepen your relationship with God while serving people in God’s name. Through service, devotions, and sacrifices participants have a life-changing faith-based experience.
The Youth Group would not be able to have these experiences without the generous community of Gloria Dei. Throughout the year, the youth host several fundraising events in an effort to help defer the cost of attending the mission trip. These include but are not limited to the Pancake Breakfast, Flea Market, and Envelope Campaign.
If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the upcoming Mission Trip or in helping with our fundraising efforts, please email Dana.