Youth Ministry
Welcome to the Youth Ministry
Welcome to Emmanuel’s Youth and Family Ministry. Our mission is to build a Christ-centered community of young people where God’s Spirit transforms their lives – as we together worship, learn, love, share and serve. Every year the programs and activities for our youth and families look a little different, but the underlying goals remain the same.
Youth Ministries
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Faith Formation
Every Sunday, relevant and engaging faith formation class is held upstairs in the youth room “The Oasis” for middle and high school students. It is every Sunday morning from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Youth and Family Outings
Every month we strive to have a fun youth and/or youth and family event. We can always use parents to volunteer and help us with our mission. Join us for a fun family outing.
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Trips - Day or Weekend
Several times during the year we have special day trips to Tampa or Orlando. We always attend the “Rock the Universe” event in September. We also gather once a year for a retreat.
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Camps and Mission Trips
Every summer we plan a trip for youth. It is either a camp experience in central Florida, or North Carolina, a mission trip experience, or a trip to the ELCA Youth Gathering.
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Confirmation
Emmanuel’s Confirmation Program is a two and a half year program that includes seven core components. The goal of this Confirmation program is to educate and assimilate youth into the life of the church.
About Jim Cooper
Jim arrived at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on August 1, 2001, with his wife and two children. Prior to being at Emmanuel, he was the director of student life ministry for seven years at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Ramsey, Minnesota. Prior to Minnesota, he worked at a large church outside of Chicago in small group ministry. Prior to that, he received his M.A. in Missions and Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College in Illinois. Prior to that, he served four years overseas with an interdenominational mission organization, serving mainly in Africa, India, Asia, and the South Pacific.
Jim Cooper
ELCA Deacon for Children, Youth,
Families & Contemporary Worship