• 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.

• 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
• CROP Hunger Walk: Sunday, October 18. Join our SALT 4th and 5th graders as they walk with Our Saviour’s to help fight hunger in our community and around the world. The walk starts at Grace UMC on Gartner Rd. Folks will gather at 11:30am for a 12pm start. It lasts about 1.5-2 hours, depending on how quickly people walk. It is through the neighborhood around Grace UMC.Bring your family, invite a friend, and come walk together as we support Loaves and Fishes and the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Join the Our Saviour’s Team.
• Reformation Sunday & 9th Grade Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation): Sunday, October 25, 9 am worship service, followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall, from 10-11 am.

• Ignition Sleep Out Saturday @ St. Tim's:  November 7-8. 
• "Imagine More" Youth Gathering Night: Sunday, November 8, 6-8 pm.