Committee Members: Diane Kirchhoff, Kaylene Orr, Sommer Budke, Randee Camarata, Michele Peck, Alison Peck
Upcoming Events:
**Worship continues each Sunday morning at 9am
October 3rd: Confirmation Class 6:00PM
October 10th: Feed My Starving Children Service Event at Westminister 7:00PM
October 11th: Faith Statements read to Council 6:30PM
October 12th/13th: UNI Lutheran Student Center Middle School Lock-In
October 17th: Confirmation Class 6:00PM
October 21st: Faith Statements to congregation 9:00AM
October 21st: Youth Group Can drive fundraiser 8:30-11:30 AM
October 24th: Confirmation Class 6:00PM
October 28th: Confirmation of students 9:00AM
October 31st: Trunk or Treat
ELCA Youth Gathering:
Zion sent four students to Houston Texas to attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering in June. Students learned about our Synod, participated in service projects around Houston, worshiped with 30,000 other Lutheran Youths from around the US and participated in interactive learning activities.
Thank you for supporting these youth in their endeavor to become better disciples of Christ and leaders in the church.
Upcoming Events:
**Worship continues each Sunday morning at 9am
October 3rd: Confirmation Class 6:00PM
October 10th: Feed My Starving Children Service Event at Westminister 7:00PM
October 11th: Faith Statements read to Council 6:30PM
October 12th/13th: UNI Lutheran Student Center Middle School Lock-In
October 17th: Confirmation Class 6:00PM
October 21st: Faith Statements to congregation 9:00AM
October 21st: Youth Group Can drive fundraiser 8:30-11:30 AM
October 24th: Confirmation Class 6:00PM
October 28th: Confirmation of students 9:00AM
October 31st: Trunk or Treat
ELCA Youth Gathering:
Zion sent four students to Houston Texas to attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering in June. Students learned about our Synod, participated in service projects around Houston, worshiped with 30,000 other Lutheran Youths from around the US and participated in interactive learning activities.
Thank you for supporting these youth in their endeavor to become better disciples of Christ and leaders in the church.
2021 ELCA National Youth Gathering
I know it's early to be talking about this, but I wanted to keep information up to date for all of you. Students who have completed grades 8-12 by May of 2021 are eligible to attend!
It will be held in Minneapolis Minnesota. Registration costs will be $350 (plus transportation, housing and food). We will be doing fundraising for these costs.
What to expect from the Gathering:
The 2021 Gathering will have five program areas which are our primary vessels for engaging youth and adults in ministry and fulfilling our mission and desired outcomes.
Those program areas are:
I know it's early to be talking about this, but I wanted to keep information up to date for all of you. Students who have completed grades 8-12 by May of 2021 are eligible to attend!
It will be held in Minneapolis Minnesota. Registration costs will be $350 (plus transportation, housing and food). We will be doing fundraising for these costs.
What to expect from the Gathering:
The 2021 Gathering will have five program areas which are our primary vessels for engaging youth and adults in ministry and fulfilling our mission and desired outcomes.
Those program areas are:
- Synod Day - a day of Bible study, worship and fellowship within the ELCA’s geographical groupings
- Service Learning - a day of learning the stories of Houston, service projects and advocacy
- Interactive Learning - a day of hands on experiences related to theology, service, justice seeking, prayer, the arts and fellowship
- Community Life - daily opportunities for worship, fellowship, music and recharging
- Mass Gathering - daily gatherings of the whole community featuring inspiring speakers, engaging Christian musicians and worship