Youth Ministry (6th-12th Grade)

Come for the friends, stay for the fun, eat a little food, and take your faith on the run!

Sunday Mornings Wednesday Evenings Music

Middle school and high school is a time of joyful, messy, brave identity formation.  We engage with students through weekly hangouts, community service, and loads of fun activities. We love being silly together, especially at special events such as our lock-ins, retreats, and summer trips. We often explore big life questions through a no-pressure and judgment-free atmosphere, and reflect together on what it means to truly love and welcome our neighbors as ourselves. We are an LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent welcoming community. We’d love to have you join us! 

Sunday Morning Programming

Minneapolis Campus

Brunch Bunch

6th-8th Grade | Sundays, 10:00-10:25 am

All 6th-8th graders are invited to the Viking Room (third floor) between worship services on Sunday mornings. Come connect with other middle schoolers in our relaxing youth space and enjoy breakfast snacks, joyful conversation and prayer. Registration Required.

Breakfast Club

9th-12th Grade | Sundays, 10:00-10:25 am

All 9th-12th graders are invited to the Viking Room (third floor) between worship services on Sunday mornings. Come connect with other high schoolers in our relaxing youth space to enjoy breakfast snacks, joyful conversation, and prayer. Registration Required.

Minnetonka Campus

 

Tonka Youth Leaders –NEW!

Grades 5–12 | Sunday, August 30, 10:35–11:15 am

You have what it takes to help lead. This community thrives when people of different ages and experiences spend time together. With a little training, you’ll be ready to volunteer for events and ministries throughout the year.  Registration Required.

Confirmation: Created Creative

Grades 5+ | First Sundays (beginning October), 10:45–11:30 am

This creative introduction to confirmation uses artistic and hands-on activities inspired by the baptismal promises. It’s especially designed for students who enjoy making things and learning through movement. Registration Required.

Wednesday Evening Programming

Confirmation

Minneapolis Campus

Grades 6–9 (9th graders complete their confirmation year)
Wednesdays | 6:30–7:30 pm

Students ask the best questions, and our role at Bethlehem is to walk beside these young people and encourage them to ask the hard faith questions. During the 2026–2027 school year, confirmation students will explore “10 Questions of Purpose,” using the Bible, Luther’s Small Catechism, small groups, and large-group teaching with pastors to connect faith to everyday life. Registration required.  Click here to register 6th-8th grade.    |   Click here to register 9th grade.

Youth Group

Grades 9–12
Wednesdays | 6:30–7:30 pm

All 9th–12th graders are invited to gather in the Viking Room each Wednesday night to play games, build friendships, and grow in faith together.

Register Here

Emmaus Pairs

Minnetonka Campus

Grades 5–12 | First Wednesdays

Students are paired with a trusted adult for conversations and games inspired by Scripture. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, this intergenerational ministry creates space for curious faith, meaningful relationships, and keeping the promises we make at baptism to walk alongside one another.

Youth Choir & Handbell Ensemble (MPLS)

Youth Choir (6th-12th Grade) – Wednesdays, 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
Youth Handbell Ensemble (6th-12th Grade) – Wednesdays,  7:30pm-8:00 pm

We invite students in 6th-12th grade to join our youth choir before Wednesday night confirmation. Students are guided in their spiritual development through singing music to the glory of God while learning to be part of a musical ensemble and Christian community. They are encouraged to grow in their faith through the sharing of their voices with each other and the congregation.

Staff Contacts

Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministry

Melissa Ramshead

(she/her)
Minnetonka Family Ministry Coordinator

Jen Gruendler

Minnetonka Campus Pastor

Meta Herrick Carlson

(she/her)
Phone: 612-312-3403