St. John’s strives to be a place where youth in 6th-12th grades can grow in faith with friends under the guidance of awesome faithful mentors. We aim to have fun and care for one another while learning to live Christian lives together.
Wednesdays, September-May, 6:15-7:30 pm
6th-8th Grade – Manna and Mercy, in Fellowship Hall
Large group teaching of the story of scripture through Manna and Mercy curriculum led by the pastors, followed by smaller group discussion time, guided by faith-filled adults.
J-Term Collaborative Confirmation
January is a chance for the ELCA youth in Northfield to come together and explore a variety of topics through the lens of faith.
Sundays, September-May, 9:45-10:30 am in the Youth Room
On Sunday mornings, during the school year, middle school and high school youth gather together to talk about their week, explore faith questions, and connect with each other. And, of course, there are delicious treats!
Each summer our youth take a trip together. This summer (June 24th- July 1st), both the high school and middle school youth from St. John’s, St. Peter’s and First UCC are jointly going to Nashville, TN between June 24th and July 1st. The trip cost is $400 per participant. Registration is in progress.
During the school year, we often find ourselves playing night games at church, serving at places like Feed My Starving Children, The Key and Food Shelter, and having adventures like sledding, tubing, and canoeing day trip. Check the online church calendar for upcoming events!
Wednesdays, September-May, 6:15-7:30 pm in the Youth Room
High School youth meet to connect with each other and explore what it means to live a life rooted in Christ. Each week will alternate between a combination of interest-driven faith discussions (guided by faith-filled young adult and parent volunteers, engagement in service projects, a “burning questions” time with the pastors, and a casual hangout time to foster friendships with one another.
NOTE: 9th-grade youth are expected to attend this group as part of the Confirmation curriculum.
Wednesdays, September-May, 7:30-8:00 pm in the St. John’s Fellowship Hall
Ubuntu is an African concept that can be translated as “a person is a person through other people.” On reflecting on the idea that the well-being of an individual is dependent on the well-being of the community as a whole, and on striving to be a space where youth can learn to live Christian lives together while having fun and caring for one another, we have created Ubuntu extracurricular time that is youth-led and under adult supervision. Both Middle School and High School are invited to this quality time that is not limited to playing Romans & Christians and Gaga Ball games.
June 24th – July 1st
Each summer our high school group and middle school group take a trip together. This year, both the high school and middle school youth from St. John’s, St. Peter’s, and First UCC are jointly going to Nashville, TN between June 24th and July 1st. The trip cost is $400 per participant. Registration is in progress.
