Youth Christian Education
Vacation Bible School was August 4-7, 2008.
Please click on the link below to see pictures.
Sunday School
Sunday School classes are divided according to age and grade level. They are held during the 10:30 am worship service (September through May).
Wednesday School
Wednesday School is an after-school program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and is held at the church every Wednesday afternoon from 3:45 to 5:00 pm during the school year. Stacy Johnson and Rev. Chris Myers and other volunteer teachers present the Christian curriculum using drama, art and music. A snack is provided. Please register with the church office. There is no Wednesday School if the River Falls schools are closed or close early.
Wednesday School began on October 1, 2008.
Wednesday School Registration and Permission Form
Ecumenical Youth Group
Recently, the faith communities of Hope Lutheran, River Falls United Methodist and First Congregational Church have come together with their ideas, inspirations and visions in an effort to encourage a shared youth ministry to take shape and form.
We will begin the Ecumenical Youth Group gatherings again this fall with Diana Johnson Villeneuve as our new leader. Diana has worked with many of our youth through the YMCA programs and she has many cool, fun ideas.
Middle School Youth Group Gathering
The middle schoolers are "Bowling for Blankets" THIS SATURDAY October 11th from 4-5pm at St. Croix Lanes. The students will be asking for pledges per pin on pledge forms, and then we will see what scores they can achieve to raise money to buy the materials to make blankets for children this winter, with help making them from residents of the Lutheran Home. Middle Schoolers: Be sure to get a pledge form and start asking for pledges to help with this great project! If some people would rather pledge a set amount, that is fine as well. Pledge forms are located in the back of the church or click on the link below. Thanks!
Please click on the links below for meeting dates, times and places.
Ecumenical Middle School Youth Group
Ecumenical High School Youth Group
Diana's email address: rfrealyouth@hotmail.com
Puppet Ministry Workshops
The purpose of Puppet Ministry is to minister to people of all ages through drama, music, humor and personal testimony. The puppet team serves as a witness for Christ, with each person using his or her God-given abilities. Each workshop is filled with learning puppetry techniques, lip synchronization, choreography and designing scenery and puppets. Puppet Ministry Workshops are offered throughout the year. Watch for upcoming dates.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a 3-year experience that roots our young people in Christian tradition using hands-on activities, Bible studies and mission trips. It is open to all 7th through 9th graders. Confirmation meets on Wednesday evenings.
Please see the Confirmation page for more information.
YoUthCC
YoUthCC provides opportunities for spiritual growth, service to the community and times of fun and fellowship for both middle and high school students. We strive to provide meaningful ways to explore your relationships with Christ as well as celebrate fellowship with your friends. You are invited to bring a friend to any YoUthCC meeting or event.