Children, Youth & Family Ministries

Children, Youth & Family Ministries (CYFM) helps young people discover God's love, build lasting friendships, and grow in faith together. With weekend and midweek opportunities for ages 3 through high school, every stage has a place to learn, serve, laugh, and belong. 


For parents and youth in K-12th grade, this will be a night of age-group-specific informational meetings between

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. 

    • Daily Bread (Sunday School): Sundays at 9 am  & 10 am for children ages 3 through 5th grade 

    • SALT (Serving And Loving Together):  Monthly ministry for 4th & 5th graders (meeting twice/month Wednesday evenings, Advent Room)
    • Surge Confirmation: Faith formation for middle school students (meets Wednesday evenings 6:30-8 pm, Our Saviour's Campus, Upper Level youth rooms.)
    • Ignition: High school ministry focused on faith, fellowship, and service (meets Wednesday evenings 6:30-8 pm, Our Saviour's Campus, Upper Level youth rooms.)
    • Children's Choir K-5:  Opportunities for children to grow in faith through music and worship (Meets Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30 pm, Our Saviour's Campus, Epiphany Room, education wing)
    • Seasonal Events:  Special gatherings throughout the year, including overnight retreats for middle and high school students.
    • Summer Mission Trip:  Annual service and learning opportunity for high school students
    • Vacation Bible School (VBS):  Summer program for children ages 4 through incoming 5th grade
    • Volunteer Opportunities: Meaningful ways for children, youth, parents, and families to serve together

  • Join us anytime! There's a place for every child, youth, and family to learn, grow, and connect.


    Registration links are now open!

    DAILY BREAD (Ages 3-5th Grade)

    SALT (Grades 4-5)

    SURGE (Grades 6-8)

    IGNITION (Grades 9-12)

    CHILDREN'S MUSIC (Grades K-5)


    To register as a volunteer or mentor, click here!


    Questions? Contact CYFM Director Brittany Sheldon.

  • September
    • ELCA Youth Gathering Registration Meeting: Sunday, September 27, 7 pm-8 pm, Fellowship Hall. Our Saviour's Campus. 
    • Ignition Fundraiser (Flamingo Flocking): Sunday-Tuesday, September 27-29, from 8 pm -9 pm
    • Deadline and Deposit Due for ELCA Youth Gathering: September 30
    October
    • Chili Cook-off Fundraiser: Wednesday, October 7, 5:30-6:30 pm, Our Saviour’s Campus, Fellowship Hall. Join us for a delicious fundraiser supporting Ignition High School Youth as they prepare for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering. Want to enter your chili? Sign up here. Questions? Contact Pastor Elisabeth or Brittany Sheldon.
    • Surge & Ignition, "Imagine More" Youth Gathering Night: Sunday, October 11, 8 pm -11 pm, Our Saviour's Campus
    • Crop Walk:  Sunday, October 18
    • Reformation Sunday & 9th Grade Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation): Sunday, October 25, 9 am worship service.
    November
    • Ignition Sleep Out Saturday @ St. Tim's:  November 7-8. 
    • "Imagine More" Youth Gathering Night: Sunday, November 8, 6-8 pm.
    December
    • CYFM Service Project, Cocoa and Caroling: Sunday, December 6, 11 am worship service, lunch, then sending.
    • Christmas Pageant: @ 11 am service (10 am-12 am for participants).
    • Just Like Me VBS Throwback & 2027 Theme Reveal: Wednesday, December 30, 9 am -12 pm.
    • Sermon Notes
    • Need volunteer hours? Ready to jump in? Explore a variety of opportunities on our Volunteer Hub tab.