Children & Youth
Sunday School
Sundays at 10:30am
Hope's Sunday School program runs September through May and is for children ages Pre-K through 5th grade. It offers kids opportunities to build skills for faith formation practices (Bible reading, praying, etc.) as well as developing a basic understanding of God’s love for them and their identity as children of God!
Participants begin in worship with their families, then join teachers to head to class after the Children’s Message. Kids also have the opportunity for communion or a blessing during worship before returning to their small group.
Volunteer teachers and assistants are needed each week to cover our Pre-K & Kindergarten class, our 1st & 2nd Grade class, and our 3rd & 4th Grade class. 5th graders can participate in their age group class or opt to serve as junior counselors, assisting in other classes. Volunteers 18+ are asked to have a current background check and take our online Abuse Prevention Training class, both provided at no cost.
For more information, please contact Alicia Herrle, Children's Ministry Coordinator.
First Communion
Holy Communion is a gift from God! As with any gift that God bestows, it is given with no strings attached—there is nothing we can do that makes us more or less worthy to receive the gift. When kids receive a gift, it is natural to want to know all about what it is, how it works, and what to do with it. That is what the First Communion class will teach our kids. To learn more, please contact Pastor Amy Cooley Higgs.
Confirmation
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm
Anyone is welcome to affirm their baptism at any time in order to be reminded of the amazing grace God has given us! Confirmation is a special opportunity for our young people to publicly declare their intent to continue their faith journey and to receive the love and support of their congregation.
At Hope, Confirmation preparation usually begins in 6th grade. Students who are in 6th through 8th grades are invited to participate in this special faith formation. The Rite of Confirmation typically occurs in the fall of the students' 9th grade year.
As appropriate for their ages, confirmands will explore the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament in more depth than our younger children do in Sunday School. They will also have the opportunity to learn about Christian history, teachings, and ritual. Our goal is to give young people a solid foundation of love and support for what we pray will be a lifelong journey of faith made in curiosity, humility, and wonder.
For more information, please contact Pastor Amy Cooley Higgs.
Student Ministry
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm
Beyond Confirmation, supporting our young people in their faith journey is an important part of our ministry at Hope. Throughout the program year (September-May), our youth gather for fellowship, fun, conversation, study, and prayer. This group, for 9th-12th grade youth, are welcome to attend, and friends are always welcome as well!
If you have questions, please contact Pastor Amy Cooley Higgs.
Upcoming Events for Children, Youth, and Families
Movie Night | August 1 | 6-8:30pm
Need a place to cool off and have fun with your church friends? Join us on August 1st for popcorn, candy, and a movie on the BIG SCREEN! The movie showing is a surprise, but will be suited for an audience of all ages. Can’t wait to see you at the Hope Cinema!
Let us know you will attend: Movie Night @ Hope - Hope Lutheran Church
Bonfire | August 17 | 6-8pm
Let's squeeze in a little more summer fun together before we head back to school and transition into fall! Join us at Hope for an evening bonfire with s'mores, good conversation, games, maybe even some camp songs. Bring your own chairs and blankets along. We'll meet out back between 6-8pm. (And if we're able, we will check out the new Hope Nature Trail!)
RSVP by clicking here: HOPE BONFIRE - Hope Lutheran Church
Back To School Blessing | August 24 | 9:30am
Get your school supplies ready & load up your backpacks! We will be blessing backpacks and the young people wearing them for the upcoming school year at Hope on Sunday, August 24th at our 9:30am worship service. Heading back to school or work as an adult? You are welcome to receive a blessing for the new year as well. All are welcome. Please plan to join us. Let’s kick-off the year covered with God’s blessings!