Are you a high schooler? Do you have a high schooler? Either way, we're glad you're here! We love high schoolers and hope you'll check out one of our ministries designed just for you! Students in grades 9 - 12 are invited to join us as we study the Bible, enjoy game nights, serve, build relationships and connections, and participate in small groups!
Parents of High Schoolers
We want to partner with you! Here are a few ways to stay connected.
Email Us: (
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) Any important info about your young person that will help us care for him/her! (Things we like to know: any special needs, life changes/concerns, exciting stuff, and the hard stuff.)
Parent Blog: There are book reviews, announcements, and family faith ideas.
Small Group Leaders: Get to know your young person's small group leader, invite them to games/plays/competitions. Invite them out for coffee/dinner. They are a cheerleader for you as well as your young person!
WLCYOUTH Facebook Page: Liking our Facebook page is another great way to get updates on things happening. WLCYouth Facebook Page
For more information about High School Ministry please contact: Patrick Brewer
High School Upcoming Events
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING (NYG): The gathering will be in Minneapolis, July 10-15, 2019! Click on links below to find out more about this great youth conference. Contact: Patrick Brewer.
SUMMER SERVANT EVENT
SUMMER SERVANT EVENT - Youth Servant Event - we will 'MinneSERVEta' this summer, June 16-21, 2019 at Camp Lebanon, Burtrum MN. Contact Patrick Brewer with questions.
LIBERTY RIDGE DONUTS and DEVOTIONS
LIBERTY RIDGE DONUT AND DEVOS - On the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month we will gather to enjoy donuts together, play a game, do a devotional Bible study, and share highs and lows from our week. We will then meet in the kids/youth area to have fun, get to know each other more, spend time in God's word together, and connect as a Liberty Ridge community. We meet 9-9:45am. Last date till fall is May 5. Contact Laura at with questions.
OH SERVING - FMSC on May 2
Oak Hill FMSC SERVING EVENT (6-12th)
This month instead of Game night we will be heading to the Valley Creek Campus on Thursday, May 2, to pack food for FMSC. We will pack from 6-8pm. Please meet at the VC campus. Questions talk with Sarah.
SUMMER STRETCH TEEN LEADERS
Summer Stretch (6th-8th)
Registration for Teen Leaders is open. Youth who are 9th & up are welcome to apply to be teen leaders. Summer Stretch is select Thursdays, 7:30am - 5:15pm at the VC Campus. Training meeting will be held on May 29. Click the link below for more information or sign up below. Questions: Contact Lindsey Schmidt.
EASTER BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Easter Breakfast Fund Raiser (6th -12th at OH & VC campuses)
The Easter Breakfast youth fundraiser sign up is open to sign up for multiple shifts until full.
GARAGE SALE FUND RAISER
Garage Sale Fundraiser at VC (6th-Adult)
Here is your chance (current 6th through 12th graders and parents/family) to raise money for mission trips, Summer Stretch or any youth events held through WLC. We have quite a few sign up guidelines for the May 7-11 fundraiser. All this information can be found on the sign up page at wlcyouth.org. PLEASE read the directions carefully. Also, we will be accepting donations at the VC campus starting May 7. Questions, contact Shanna at
or 612-859-1365.
ALL CAMPUS HS GAME LAB - May 17
All Campus High School Youth Game Lab (9-12th)
(Next Year's 9th Graders Welcome!)
Human guinea pigs are needed to test ridiculous, newly invented games that have never been played before. Much laughter, fierce competition, and ice cream will abound! Come to the VC campus on May 17, 6:30 -9:30pm for a game Lab. Current 8th graders are encouraged to attend this event too!
FAMILY HOLY COMMUNION CLASS SEDER MEAL
FAMILY HOLY COMMUNION CLASS (6th -12th): All participants who signed up meet at the VC campus, Genesis room, on Thursday April 18. Program starts promptly at 5:45pm (we'll eat the meal at 6:30pm). Then we will go to the Maundy Thursday Service at 7:30pm to celebrate first communion. Contact Lindsey Schmidt at if you have any questions.
SERVE - Holy Communion Seder Meal - April 18
Help at the Holy Communion Class Seder meal: (5th -Adults) The Valley Creek Holy Communion Class Seder meal on Thursday, April 18 is in need of volunteers (5th grade through adults). The final session of the Holy Communion Class is the Family Seder Dinner. This Seder Dinner celebrates the last supper of our Lord Jesus Christ. The is a fun way to serve with others, earn service hours or simply serve as a family!
Volunteers are needed to help make this special event a success. We need people to help: Set up 3-4:30pm (2 people); Serving 5:30-7:30pm (2 people - wear dark pants and white shirts please) and Clean-up 7-8pm, (10 people needed). See specifics in sign up below. Thanks for volunteering to help!!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH PROGRAMS - Lent Schedule
Wednesday Night Youth Programs for all campuses (6th-12th):
All Campus Wednesday night ministries for 6th-12th are at the VC (LR campus meets at VC) and OH campuses, 6-8:15pm. TAKE NOTE: We are back to regular programming on April 24 - no classes on April 17. MAY 8 is the END OF YEAR PARTY, being held at the Oak Hill Campus. 6-8:15pm. A Bus will leave from VC at 6pm and return by 8:45pm Contact Patrick Brewer with questions.
High School Ministries
Roots
Wednesday evening Bible study for 9th-12th grade students held at the Valley Creek Campus (September - May).
Confirmation
Personalized faith-enriching experience for students who are currently in 7th-12th grades who would like to dive deeper into understanding what they believe and why.
The Bridge
After-school youth center at the Valley Creek Campus for 6th-12th grade students to hang out, do homework, and connect with friends (Wednesdays, September - May).
Serve
Find opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus at Woodbury Lutheran or in the community by using our Serve Finder.