Youth

Overview

Youth Ministry at St. John’s

The Youth Ministry at St. John’s offers classes, service activities, and social events for young people in grades 7-12.  Centered around Sunday evenings with dinner, and classes, and a short worship service, the youth group also participates in retreats and camps, leads ministries like Cafe Rwanda and the Refuge, and are active participants in all parts of the life of St. John’s.  

Questions about where you can connect? Just ask!

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Confirmation
Grades 7 & 8: Keeping the Promise

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At St. John’s, we make a promise at baptism to help our youth grow into and with their faith. But as others have learned before us, most confirmation classes boil down to a classroom experience: a teacher and a bunch of young people who aren’t terribly interested in sitting up straight and listening to a lecture.

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General Information

Youth Group
Grades 9-12: Join us on Sundays!

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High School Ministry is a transitional ministry, reflecting the fact that teens are learning to negotiate the adult world and St. John’s strives to be a resource of knowledge, faith, and strength in their lives. We are here to help them connect with God.

On Sunday mornings at 10:15 am we meet for our on-going service project: running Cafe Rwanda. The proceeds of our mission help to fund the construction of a hospital in Rwanda. Join us for this fantastic service work!

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The Order of St. John
Calling all Youth

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For a half century, young people have served in worship through the Order of St. John. They have been acolytes, crucifers, torchbearers, and banner bearers, providing life and energy and promise to our worship experience.

Adult mentors and high school leaders, as well as an in-depth training program, provide the support, structure and instructions that allow our youth to serve confidently and graciously. If you are Junior High or High School age, this is one place for you to actively participate as a leader in worship.

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Shalom Camp 2012
June 17-22, 2012

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Join the St. John’s junior high (and a few adults) and head to Mt. Cross for a fantastic week of fun, Bible study, and hanging out with friends!

Every student in Confirmation is required to attend Shalom Camp once — either between 7th and 8th grades or between 8th and 9th grades. 

Where: Mount Cross in Ben Lomond, CA

Cost: $370 per person

Registration Deadline: April 29, 2012

To Register for Shalom Camp, submit:

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Photos: Confirmation 2011
October 9, 2011

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On October 9 the St. John’s community celebrated as eleven young people said “yes!” to the promises made at their baptisms.  It’s all a part of our pledge to Keep the Promise.  Congratulations to our Confirmands!

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Photos: Blessing of Graduates 2011
June 5, 2011

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On Sunday, June 5, we offered blessings to our 2011 graduates as they make this major transition in their lives. You are invited to congratulate them and to remember them in prayer as they move into the world: Mitchell Blomquist, Patrick Confer, Noah Dwyer-Voss, Jayla Lee, Samantha Lee, Jacee Neumann, and Jack Wyatt III.

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Shalom Camp 2012
June 17-22, 2012

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Join the St. John’s junior high (and a few adults) and head to Mt. Cross for a fantastic week of fun, Bible study, and hanging out with friends!

Every student in Confirmation is required to attend Shalom Camp once — either between 7th and 8th grades or between 8th and 9th grades. 

Where: Mount Cross in Ben Lomond, CA

Cost: $370 per person

Registration Deadline: April 29, 2012

To Register for Shalom Camp, submit:

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Photos: Blessing of Graduates 2011
June 5, 2011

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On Sunday, June 5, we offered blessings to our 2011 graduates as they make this major transition in their lives. You are invited to congratulate them and to remember them in prayer as they move into the world: Mitchell Blomquist, Patrick Confer, Noah Dwyer-Voss, Jayla Lee, Samantha Lee, Jacee Neumann, and Jack Wyatt III.

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Graduating High School Seniors
We want your info!

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Every year St. John’s recognizes and honors our high school graduates.

This year it will be on June 10 at the 9am worship service

Please fill out this form ASAP so we can properly honor you and bless you as you move on to the next chapter of your journey.

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The William and Donna Morgan Award
Nomination Deadline: May 21, 2012

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Named for William (1928-2009) and Donna (1932-2010) Morgan, long-time members of St. John’s Lutheran Church.  During his career as an educator, Bill served as principal of McClatchy High School and devoted himself to the education of Sacramento’s young people.  He and Donna supported the Scholarship Fund from its infancy, and Bill served as the Scholarship Committee’s chair for many years. 


The William and Donna Morgan Award is presented in their memory to graduating high school seniors as chosen by the Scholarship Committee. 

These awards will be:

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Scholarships and Awards
for High School Seniors and College Students

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As bands and orchestras across the country practice the endless strains of “Pomp and Circumstances,” young people wait for envelopes — skinny and fat —  to arrive.  It is graduation season!  

For more than three decades, St. John’s Lutheran Church has helped young people headed off to college — as well as those already enrolled.  We believe that the education of young people is tremendously important, and we strive to acknowledge the work of the young adults in our community.  

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St. John’s Scholarship
Deadline: May 21, 2012 at 5 pm PDT

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The scholarship program exists to assist qualified students who are members of the churches in the Sacramento Conference of the Sierra-Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Two scholarships, each in the amount of $1000, will be awarded annually.

This scholarship will:

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F. Melvyn Lawson and Velma Kopka Lawson Scholarship
Deadline: May 21, 2012 at 5 pm PDT

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F. Melvyn Lawson and Velma Kopka Lawson Scholarship

The scholarship program exists to assist qualified students who are members of the churches in the Sacramento Conference of the Sierra-Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  One scholarship, in the amount of $1200, will be awarded biennially.  The scholarship recipient must be pursuing a career in education.

This scholarship will:

Event

Shalom Camp 2012
June 17-22, 2012

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Join the St. John’s junior high (and a few adults) and head to Mt. Cross for a fantastic week of fun, Bible study, and hanging out with friends!

Every student in Confirmation is required to attend Shalom Camp once — either between 7th and 8th grades or between 8th and 9th grades. 

Where: Mount Cross in Ben Lomond, CA

Cost: $370 per person

Registration Deadline: April 29, 2012

To Register for Shalom Camp, submit:

Overview

The Refuge
All Ages Music Venue

The Refuge is an “All Ages Music Venue” that is run by youth and adult volunteers from St. John’s. The Refuge strives to be a safe place for youth to listen to and play live music.

For more information about this ministry, concert dates, or if you are interested in playing at the Refuge, visit us on MySpace, Facebook and Twitter.

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