Youth Mission Statement
“To have a connected, consistent (not scary) youth ministry that attests to the value of church and youth group through engaging, exciting activities to help guide youth and adults understand Christ and that He is always present with us.”.
~ GET INVOLVED ~
Worship Service Opportunities
There are many opportunities for our youth to engage in our worship services!
Greeters & Ushers
Grace is a welcoming community and you too, can be a part of it! Help us greet everyone as they walk through the door! You can also usher and distribute the bulletins, help collect offering, and even ring the bell during the Lord’s Prayer.
Readers
At both 9am service, we have readers who read our readings from the Bible. If you like reading, please don’t hesitate to join the reading squad!
Other Church Ministry Opportunities
There are many opportunities for our youth to engage in our church ministries! Check out these opportunities HERE
Strunk Fund Scholarship Opportunity
This Scholarships is for 2 or 4 year colleges, or trade schools. You must be enrolled as a full-time student, in an undergraduate degree program. You may only be eligible for this scholarship for a maximum of four (4) years. Awards will be given in July/August. The committee will announce the recipients of the scholarships in June. All applicants must be a baptized/confirmed member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Click HERE for more information on requirements and application process.
ELCA Supported Ministries
Bear Creek Camp
Many Grace families attend summer and winter & summer camps at the Bear Creek Camp facilities in Bear Creek, PA. Click HERE to find out more information & register for summer camp! Grace offers camp scholarships, please contact the office to submit a scholarship application
Synod Youth Leadership Team
The synod leadership team is an amazing opportunity to connect the leadership our youth do at their local congregations and do it on a larger scale within the synod for the fall retreat, Junior Youth Gathering. For more information click here
ELCA Youth Ministry Network
The ELCA Youth Ministry Network exists to strengthen and empower adult children, youth, and family ministry leaders in service to Christ. Each year they have a conference, the Extravaganza for education, renewal, and transformative, It is for the professional and volunteer
https://elcaymnet.org/