Youth Ministry (6th-8th Grade)
Middle School Ministry
“Come for the friends, stay for the fun, eat a little food, and take your faith on the run” ~Pastor Heather and Ellen
Sunday Mornings
6th-8th Grade Breakfast Club 9:30-10:15am at the Minneapolis Campus
In addition to being on worship teams, 6th-8th graders are invited to connect together in between worship services on Sunday mornings. Come join us for a time to connect with friends through prayer, games, intentional discussions and FUN!
Wednesday Nights: Minneapolis Campus
Grade 6-8 Register here
Confirmation Calendar 6th-8th Grade – Year 1, Fall
Parent/ Student Information Night September 8 with Root Beer Floats, and the first night of Confirmation for students begins September 15.
What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is…QUESTIONS! Young people ask good questions. Our role at Bethlehem is to walk beside these young people and to encourage them to ask hard faith questions. We might not have all the answers, but we are willing to talk about them. Curriculum is written in-house among the CYF staff:
Year 1 is Jesus who…? We take a look at Jesus as healer, miracle worker, teacher and savior.
Year 2 is I am a Lutheran, and what does that mean?
Year 3 is God and my Ipod and other life stuff such as body image, music, and pop culture.
Confirmation is….RELATIONAL. Students and leaders will be in-person this fall session. We use a large group/ small group model to tackle their questions of faith. Large group will be in the Commons, and small groups will take place in rooms throughout the building.
Confirmation is…ONLINE! We will have a small group option online for students who cannot be in-person. This will take place at the same time on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday Nights: Minnetonka Campus
All Students Register here
MTKA Confirmation Calendar 21-22
Students at the Minnetonka Campus will be exploring together how we listen, learn, act and communicate our stories together as a community of faith with Pastor Meta and Ellen. This year will be “The Year of Baptismal Promises” where we dig deep into the promises the whole community makes when one is baptized. Faith is being part of a community and how we practice these promises together matters. We will be in large groups, small groups, online, and out in the community learning together how the Baptismal promises may have been spoken within the walls of the church, but we carry them with us wherever we go. When we are in person, we will be meeting from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Minnetonka Campus.
Youth Choirs
Youth choirs meet on Wednesday nights during the school year.
Minneapolis
Youth Choir
7th–12th Grade
Minnetonka
Chancel Choir
Middle School to Adult
Upcoming Events
See AllLeah Yellowbird Exhibit: “Can You Hear Me Now”
Now on display at the Minneapolis Campus, please visit the exhibit on Sunday mornings through September. Yellowbird creates mixed-media pieces incorporating painting, beadwork, sculpture and fiber art connected to her Algonquin-Metis and Anishinaabe heritage.
Learn MoreAll Saints Sunday
This year, in addition to reading names and lighting candles in worship, we are also gathering photos of loved ones who have died during the pandemic. The “gallery of saints” will be in Langemo Lounge in Mpls or the Narthex in Mtka. You are welcome to bring a photo and/or light a candle.
Learn MoreLeah Yellowbird Exhibit: “Can You Hear Me Now”
Now on display at the Minneapolis Campus, please visit the exhibit on Sunday mornings through September. Yellowbird creates mixed-media pieces incorporating painting, beadwork, sculpture and fiber art connected to her Algonquin-Metis and Anishinaabe heritage.
Learn MoreFall Garden Clean Up
We are looking for volunteers to come to help us clean up the garden and get it ready for winter!
Learn MoreLeah Yellowbird Exhibit: “Can You Hear Me Now”
Now on display at the Minneapolis Campus, please visit the exhibit on Sunday mornings through September. Yellowbird creates mixed-media pieces incorporating painting, beadwork, sculpture and fiber art connected to her Algonquin-Metis and Anishinaabe heritage.
Learn MoreBethlehem Music Series presents Anthony Ross and friends
Anthony Ross, Principal Cello with the Minnesota Orchestra since 1991. Away from Orchestra Hall, he is active as a chamber musician, festival performer and educator both nationally and internationally. Joining Anthony Ross on the concert program will be Beth Rapier, Assistant Principal Cello with the Minnesota Orchestra since 1991; Burt Hara, Principal Clarinet of the Minnesota Orchestra for 25 years and currently Associate Principal Clarinet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and Timothy Lovelace, pianist and conductor, who serves as Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano and Coaching at the University of Minnesota School of Music.
Learn MoreFeed My Starving Children
Join Pastor Heather at the FMSC Chanhassen location 1:45 pm-3:45 pm, and together we will have some fun packing food!
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