YOUTH MINISTRY

"You are not the church of tomorrow; you are the church of right now."

--former ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton to the students of the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, Louisiana


Our youth are our present! Each week students are reminded that they are welcomed as their true authentic self to come and be who God created them to be--themselves. Students come from practice, work, and school alike for community, to talk faith and life, and to enjoy fellowship. The Underground Youth Center is a place where students come and connect!  For more information on how your student can get involved in the Youth Ministry of Alleluia! Lutheran Church, email Youth Director Kurtis Arndt at karndt@alleluia.church.

CONFIRMATION

6th-8th Grade

Confirmation is a middle school (grades 6-8) ministry where students grow in their faith, learn the Christian faith in the Lutheran tradition, and develop community in small groups to prepare them for their own Affirmation of Baptism. The Affirmation of Baptism is the opportunity for students to affirm for themselves the promises that their parents, sponsors, and congregation made for them at their baptism. Each year, 9th-grade students are given the opportunity to affirm their faith on Reformation Sunday! 


Confirmation meets in The Underground Youth Center at Alleluia! Lutheran Church on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. during the school year. During large group time, students will dive into the Old Testament & New Testament, discuss our Lutheran tradition, and explore what that means for living like Christ with Youth Ministries Director Kurtis Arndt. Students gather in small groups each Wednesday to connect with peers and small group leaders. Students are also encouraged and invited to participate in fellowship and service opportunities throughout the year! 


Have a student headed into 6th, 7th, or 8th grade?  NOW is the time to register for the 2026-'27 Confirmation year. 


We will meet Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:30 p.m.,
starting in September. Please join us!

Contact Youth Director Kurtis Arndt with questions.


email Director Kurtis Arndt


Register a student for confirmation


Note: Families also are invited and encouraged to attend Table Together community dinners starting at 5:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month! Cost is $5/person or $20/family. Sign up HERE for the dates you can attend!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

9th-12th Grade

Our high school youth group is open to all students in grades 9-12. We meet weekly in the Alleluia! Underground Student Center on Sunday evenings during the school year from 6:30-8:00 p.m.. During this time, high school students engage in a time of fellowship, activities, and learning. We welcome Alleluia! youth, friends, and visitors! Students also are given the opportunity to experience retreats, service opportunities, and a summer trip!


There is no formal registration for high school students to get involved. If you would like to be added to the email list reach out to Kurtis Arndt.


We meet on Sunday evenings during the school year, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join us! 


high school youth group CONTACT Form


EMAIL DIRECTOR KURTIS ARNDT

YOUTHMINISTRY VOLUNTEERS

Our Youth Ministry is powered by volunteers who share their time and talents with our Youth.  Both our High School Youth Group (Sunday Nights) and Confirmation (Wednesday Nights) have volunteers that serve in a variety of ways!  If you are interested in learning more about volunteering among our Youth - please contact Youth Ministries Director Kurtis Arndt at karndt@alleluia.lutheran.


VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM