Grades 7 and 8
Welcome to our ministry for 7th and 8th graders at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church! Our goal is to provide you with a safe place where you can be yourself and be accepted, and a place to be encouraged and supported as you continue your journey between childhood and young adult. Friends are always welcome to join us for any of the activities!
Youth Retreats and Mission Trips
Summer Week of Service
Each summer we offer a week of service for youth in grades 7 and 8. We usually look for ways to serve in and around the church so at some point, the youth know where they can serve if they choose to do that in the future.
This year’s Week of Service will be Monday, July 22nd to Friday, July 26th, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. To learn more and to register, click the button below.
Youth Retreats
We offer a weekend retreat for all youth in grades 7 and 8 each year. There are two main themes that we rotate; dating and relationships, and leadership. We think it is important for youth to know about relationships and dating before that becomes part of their life. The leadership retreat teaches skills around leadership, which are vital in everyday life.
Confirmation
Confirmation is for all students in grades 7, 8 and 9. We meet on Wednesday nights from 7 - 8:30 from September through March. Our main focus is building safe relationships with peers and adults as we grow our faith through service projects and group activities. Check out the Confirmation page for more information!
REJOICING RINGERS
on hiatus
All children 6th grade and older are invited to participate in our Rejoicing Ringers handbell choir. We meet on Wednesday nights from 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm (except in the summer). Experience making music in a fun environment where kids will learn how to read music, or if they know how to read music, how to play as part of a group. We participate in worship throughout the year. The wonderful part of playing in a handbell choir, is kids at different skill levels can all do it, and have a great time. Join the fun, and be a part of this exciting group, and enjoy making music with others.
Church on the Go! - on hiatus until fall 2024
7th and 8th graders are invited to join Tammie in an adventure called, “Church on the Go!” Once a month, we will meet at Holy Spirit and travel to other churches in a quest to discover how other people worship God. We will stop for brunch along the way, so please bring $20 for food.
Please let Tammie know via the button below if you are interested! For more information, contact Tammie Zarfos @ confirmation@hslckirkland.org.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH EVENTS FOR GRADES 6,7,8
Throughout the year, we will offer a few activities for 6th, 7th and 8th grade youth and friends to come and have a good time!
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church is committed to keeping children safe and asks all adult volunteers to attend our Safe Haven Training.