Youth Ministry
The Gloria Dei Youth Group is composed of youth in grades 5-12. 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 in grade 5-6 and Youth in grades 7-12 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:
- You are invited to our Youth Ministry Summer BBQ on Sunday, July 28 from 5:30–7:30pm! Middle and High School students are invited, and we welcome parents and families to join in too. Enjoy delicious food, games, and a chance to connect with others in our community. Click HERE to register. This event is free, but if you would like to help cover some of the costs, please purchase an ‘optional meal cost’ at check out.
- Volunteers 7th Grade & Older Needed for Vacation Bible School 2024! Those is 5th & 6th Grade are able to participate in VBS! VBS will be held Monday, August 5, 2024 through Friday, August 9, 2024 from 9am to 12pm. Registration for VBS participants and volunteers is now open! Click HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Dana. See you this summer!
- Congratulations to Ava and Brianna who received the Gloria Dei Endowment Fund’s Ernest O. Goelz 2024 Scholarship Award! The award was presented during worship on Sunday, June 9.
- Congratulations to all of the graduates in Gloria Dei’s extended family! Click HERE to see the graduation video.
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.