Youth ministry at Peace is all about relationship—to God, to each other, and to the world. We believe that every young person in our congregation is called by the Holy Spirit to full partnership in the community of faith. That translates into opportunities for fun, fellowship, and service in a safe and open environment.
Sunday Mornings
Arrive at 9:25 or earlier to grab a snack and a beverage. Classes begin at 9:30.
- Preschool–2nd Grade — Start in the main room for snack time with parents, then join teachers for stories and crafts.
- 3rd–5th Grade — Head straight to the classroom for interactive Bible story exploration.
- Grades 6–12 — Grab hot chocolate and settle into the youth room for conversation, fellowship, and deeper Bible study.
Parents are invited to enjoy a second cup of coffee and conversation while students are in their classes.
Friday Night Youth
Friday nights are a highlight for our 6th–12th graders. Expect hide-and-seek marathons, laser tag, movie nights, mystery dinners, and more. These gatherings typically run from 7–9 pm and draw 7–10 youth each week.
We also host occasional 3rd–5th grader nights and Family Friendship Dinners for younger families, organized by age group with activities like Pictionary and gingerbread house building.
Retreats
Each year we offer retreats at Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center, including:
- A fall youth retreat for 6th–12th graders
- A Lutherwood work retreat (service + community building)
- A Grunewald Guild confirmation retreat (featuring the labyrinth)
- An annual elementary retreat at Lutherwood
Service Ventures
Our youth put faith into action through hands-on service projects. Past ventures have included baking muffins for Teen Feed, making sandwiches for the Welcome Table, painting cabins at Lutherwood, building a tiny house with the Low Income Housing Institute, packing backpacks for Southwest Youth & Family Services, cooking meals for Compass Housing Alliance, and yard work for Peace members.
High schoolers also serve during Sunday worship as communion assistants, ushers, acolytes, and in altar care and coffee hour.