youth programs at bethesda lutheran church

Youth Programs

From Cradle to Commencement; A Great Place to Be a Kid!

We love young people here at Bethesda! In a recent survey, Bethesda members said the #1 thing we do well here is love and support youth and children. Our Youth Programs provide a way for children and teens to grow their faith and friendships.

These four legs support the “Welcome Table” for youth:

  • Staff: Every pastor is a youth programs pastor! Pastor Tom oversees Confirmation and High School Youth Ministries and Pastor Sarah oversees Children’s Ministries.
  • Volunteers: Many adults volunteer on a weekly, or regular basis with our Middle and High School youth programs.
  • Youth Ministry Team: A team of parents, volunteers, and staff meets regularly to carry the vision and support of Bethesda’s youth programs.
  • Supportive Congregation: Bethesda’s people are committed to praying for youth, including them in worship, providing leadership opportunities, and giving generously to subsidize every trip or retreat experience, so that no one will be turned away for lack of money.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday School begins each Sunday at 10:45am.

Something For Parents

We always have education or fellowship options for parents to check out while their young ones are in class. Learn more about Adult Education.

Youth & Family Ministry

We continue to see new youth getting connected. We have had to begin splitting middle and high school into separate discussion groups, as we don’t fit around the same circle!

We use a teaching approach that mixes the Bible with Luther’s Small Catechism, and reinforce the “3 B’s” of youth group: Belong, Believe, Become. That youth group would be a community where every person feels they can belong.

As we bring the Bible and Catechism into conversation with adolescent concerns and realities, belief and trust in Jesus deepens. The gift of belonging to and believing in Jesus causes us to become different people. Our attitudes, behaviors, and practices get shaped in a positive direction by Christian faith and friendship.

Youth Making an Impact:

The youth group recently helped pack 100+ Little Sprouts bags and helped to run games at the Trunk or Treat!

Middle School & High School Youth Group:

Belong, Believe, Become.

We want youth group to be a community where every person feels they can belong. As we bring the Bible and Catechism into conversation with adolescent concerns and realities, belief and trust in Jesus deepens. The gift of belonging to and believing in Jesus causes us to become different people. Our attitudes, behaviors, and practices get shaped in a positive direction by Christian faith and friendship.

Middle School Confirmation

Wednesday

Middle and High School students meet at church by 5:30-6:30pm to take vans to an optional fast food dinner. Bring your own meal money. Middle School Confirmation and High School Youth Group are 6:30-8pm. Come join in & meet new people. Learn a little about who you are and your calling. Bring friends!

High School Youth Group

Wednesday

Middle and High School students meet at church by 5:30-6:30pm to take vans to and optional fast food dinner. Bring your own meal money. Middle School Confirmation and High School Youth Group are 6:30-8pm. Come join in & meet new people. Learn a little about who you are and your calling. Bring friends!

Contact Us

Office Hours
Monday- Thursday 9am-1pm

Phone
541-688-9085

Address
4445 Royal Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402

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