Youth Ministry
Confirmation (6th - 8th Grade)
2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday from 6:00-7:30p.m.
First’s Confirmation Ministry is an educational opportunity that is a part of the process of formation in faith for youth. These classes offer a chance to look at scripture, doctrine and practices of the church that are a part of the life of a Christian. Here at First, confirmation is offered in a three year curriculum starting in 6th grade. At the conclusion of the three years, the community celebrates a service of Affirmation of Baptism in which the 8th grade confirmation students stand before the congregation and publicly affirm the promises made at their baptism.
The confirmation curriculum covers the following:
Year A
· Reformation History
· Holy Communion
· Holy Baptism
Year B
· Lord’s Prayer
· 10 Commandments
· Apostles’ Creed
Year C
· Bible: Old and New Testaments
Confirmation meets on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday from 6:00-7:30p.m. starting in September and ending in May each year. Opportunities for gathering together in fellowship are also planned including lock-ins, community service activities and angel tree shopping.
High School Youth (9th - 12th Grade)
At First we are looking for new ways to include the high school youth in the ministry of our congregation. Many of our youth take part in worship ministries such as worship assistants, communion assistants and singing in the choir. There are also opportunities to take part in activities hosted by the Southeastern Iowa Synod such as mission trips and weekend youth gatherings and the ELCA Youth Gathering. Contact the church office for the latest information on these events.
ELCA National Youth Gathering
Every 3 years, the ELCA hosts a national youth gathering. This is an opportunity for approximately 35,000 youth to participate in worship, service and discipleship together. In 2015, the ELCA Youth Gathering took place in Detroit, MI. In 2018 the Youth Gathering was in Houston, TX, June 27-July 1, 2018. The next Youth Gathering is for youth entering 9, 10, 11 and 12 in the fall of 2021 to be held in Minneapolis.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available from FLC for both recent and non-recent high school graduates. To apply for a scholarship, please contact the church office.
