Middle School Ministry
Empower, Encourage, and Prepare
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.
Zion 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.
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.
Helpful Links to Confirmation Materials
Click on the button below to access Confirmation materials such as the Independent Study, Online Worship Response Form, Online Community Service Form, and Lenten Guide Information Form.
Contact Katie Weiland, Director of Middle and High School Ministry, for more information.
Announcements for Middle School Ministry and Children, Youth & Family
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Boundary Waters
Register by Jan 8 for the summer youth trip to Wilderness Canoe Base in the Boundary Waters. For grades 8-12 completed summer 2025.
Baptism Class
If you are expecting a baby, adopting or recently given birth & would like information about baptism, our next baptism class will be Jan. 12 at 12 p.m.
Late Night
Join us at Zion Friday, Jan. 17 from 7-10 p.m. for Lutheran Late Night! For middle and high school students & includes night games & snacks.
Common Ground
At Common Ground highschoolers meet Wed evenings during the program year, 7-8 p.m. in the Youth Room, have fun & grow in faith.
Whirl Wednesday
At Whirl Wednesday, kids meet 5:30-6:45 p.m., Sept.-April. We start with gym games, then split into two groups: Whirl! gr. K-2 & Joiz-N-Noiz gr. 3-5.
Kid City
Meets Sundays during the program year at 10 a.m. For kids grades K-5. Watch “Holy Moly” videos, dig into the Bible, play games & make crafts.
Holy Shenanigans
Meets Sundays during the program year at 10 a.m. For children 0-5 with a parent or caregiver. Come for Bible stories, songs and prayers.
Srimathi & Dinesh!
CYF Ministries currently sponsoring two children through LPGM, Srimathi (8) & Dinesh (10). Click here to see how you can help!
