Empower, Encourage, Prepare
Middle School Ministry
The mission of Zion’s Middle School Ministry is to empower, encourage, and prepare youth for a deep life of faith and active engagement in the Body of Christ.
Support and accountability are provided in this partnership, with shared expectations for Sunday worship, Wednesday night learning and small group, and fellowship gatherings. Youth will have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith, ask tough questions, and see what it means to be a part of a faith community as preparation for their Affirmation of Baptism service.
Access Realm Connect
Realm is a password-protected site that serves as the go-to resource for all your church engagements.
CYF Ministry Brochure
See brochure.
Faith Milestones
At Zion, we partner with parents to help them meet their children’s spiritual needs by celebrating four faith milestones each year: Holy Baptism, Gift of Word, Holy Communion and Affirmation of Baptism.
Affirmation of Baptism
Confirmation is an important milestone in your son or daughter’s faith journey that began at their baptism. It is our joy to partner with you in helping you fulfill the promises you made at baptism and help your child grow in their relationship with God.
Confirmation is grounded in the basics: weekly worship, worship involvement, weekly learning on Wednesday evenings, faith growth, and community service. In addition, students are expected to attend a retreat in their 6th and 7th-grade years and spend a week at Camp Wapo in June after their 8th-grade year before participating in the Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) Service in the fall of their 9th-grade year.
To register for Confirmation, click on the Registration Events tab in the menu at the top of this page.
Click the button below to access Confirmation materials, including the Independent Study, Online Worship Response Form, Online Community Service Form, and Lenten Guide Information Form.
Youth Group
Lutheran Late Night
For 6-12th graders. Meets the 3rd Friday of the month, 7-10 p.m., in the Youth Room.
For more information about Middle School Ministry, contact John Patton, Director of Middle and High School Ministry.
Announcements for Middle School Ministry and Children, Youth & Family
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Trick or Treat
Zion’s indoor Trick or Treat event will be held on Wednesday, Oct 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. Sign up to decorate a table at the Welcome Desk or donate candy now.
Late Night
All Middle & High School students are invited to Lutheran Late Night at Zion, Friday, Oct 16, 7-10 p.m. Snacks provided, night games will be played.
Youth Fundraiser
Zion youth are serving cinnamon rolls in the Cornerstone Oct 18 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to raise money for their upcoming summer mission trip.
Bible Class
A Bible Class will be offered Oct 25 at 10 a.m. in the Theater. Bibles will presented to all 2nd graders & new 3rd-5th graders Nov 8 at the 9 a.m. service.
First Communion
The K-Grade 5 First Communion class will take place on November 15 at 11 a.m. in the Theater. Click on Registration Events Tab to register now!
CYF Registration
Registration for the CYF 2026-27 program year is now open! This includes all early childhood, Sunday School, Confirmation & youth group.
Sponsorship
CYF Ministries sponsors three children through LPGM, Sri Vidhya (7), Srimathi (11), Dinesh (13) & . Click on “Give Today” button for more info.
