Middle School Ministry
Welcome to the Middle School Ministry at Zion Lutheran Church.
Welcome to 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.
Wednesday Night Schedule:
Afterschool 3:30 – 6:10 pm
Dinner 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Youth Choir 5:30 – 6:10 pm
Confirmation 6:15 – 7:30 pm
CrossWalk Confirmation
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.
CrossWalk Confirmation is grounded in the basics: weekly worship, worship involvement, weekly learning on Wednesday evenings, faith growth, and community and 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 the fall of their 9th grade year.
For more information about Middle School Ministry at Zion contact Pastor Mike Rueckert at: mrueckert@zionanoka.org.
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High School Hangouts!
During this time of the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions, high school youth are invited to join in on a Zoom Meeting hangout session! We will have hangout sessions every Mon & Wed at 2 p.m. Join in for devotionals, open discussions, & games!
Middle School Zoom Group
During this time of the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions, stay connected through a Zoom conference video call on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Pastor Mike will host weekly devotions, check in and general hangout time.
Zion Kids Online Resources
Connect with your Zion Church family with our online spots for sharing prayers, at-home family Bible activities, music activities, children’s yoga, outdoor faith fun, and lots of hope and grace for these challenging times!
Summer Intern Openings
Zion is hiring interns to assist with summer programming. Applicants should be young adults who have completed 1+ years of post high school education. Hiring decisions will take place soon! Apply now!
Family Camp is Back
Zion Family Camp will be held August 9-13, 2020 at Camp House Bible Camp which is north of Two Harbors, MN. There will be time for worship, faith discussions and fun! Register now!
Camp Wapo Registration
Wapo registration is open. June 21-26 is for Youth Camp, Confirmation Camp, High School Program and Servant Leadership Program. June 19-21 is for Seeds Campers. Contact Pr Mike with questions.