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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Mom’s Retreat
Calling all moms! You are invited to a Mom’s Retreat on Nov 21 at 10 a.m. Gather with other moms for a Bible study & make a Christmas craft. Register on Realm.
Coffee & Crafts
As part of Zion Youth Group, all high schoolers are invited to Coffee & Crafts Sunday, Dec 6 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Friends are welcome, too!
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 2026-2027 program year is open. This includes registration for all early childhood, Sunday School, Confirmation and youth groups.
Sponsorship
CYF Ministries sponsors three children through LPGM, Sri Vidhya (7), Srimathi (11), Dinesh (13) & . Click on “Give Today” button for more info.
