Youth Ministry Events
Fall 2024
Check out the Fall 2024 Youth Events calendar below. These events are designed to help students and families grow personally and spiritually and provide opportunities to impact relationships and the community. We hope you and your family will build some traditions around these meaningful events.
Download a copy of the Fall 2024 Youth Ministry Calendar for your fridge!
High School Ministry (Grades 9-12)
Select Sundays, 6:30-8:00 PM (Location Varies)
Registration is open for students in grades 9-12 for the 2024-2025 program year. High School Ministry (HSM) is designed to give students in grades 9-12 opportunities for growth, fellowship, worship, and service that are relaxed, relational, and relevant to their lives. In HSM we seek to help students deepen the impact of their faith and to reach beyond themselves in service and ministry to their families, schools, communities, nation and world.
Our HSM Fall Kickoff will take place on Sunday, September 8 from 6:30-8:00pm at the Far Hills Campus!
New and returning students should register online before attending.
BreakThru: From Catechism to Christ (Grades 6-9)
Select Sundays, 4:00-6:00 PM (Far Hills Campus)
Registration is open for students in grades 6-9 for the 2024-2025 program year. There will be a mandatory orientation meeting for all new students and parents on Sunday, September 8 from 4:00-6:00pm beginning in the Celebration Center at Epiphany’s Far Hills Campus. A complete 2024-2025 confirmation program schedule is available for download here.
New and returning students should register online by August 31.
Quilts for Kids
Saturday, September 14, 10:00am-3:00pm (Far Hills Lower Level)
Epiphany’s youth ministry is partnering with the Epiphany quilters for a day of service for the whole family. Join us as we make simple quilts and fleece tie blankets to support the pantry ministry and Epiphany’s service at Family Promise in Xenia. Lunch will be provided. Unable to participate in the full day? Workers are welcome to sign up in shifts for either 10:00am-noon or 1:00-3:00pm and join us for lunch on either end! Register online by September 10.
Youth Bonfire Night
Friday, October 4, 7:30-9:30pm
(Following Harvest Party at Austin Campus)
Invite your friends and join us for an evening under the stars! Our youth ministry is hosting a bonfire night on Friday, October 4 from 7:30-9:30pm. We’ll gather around the fire pit, roast marshmallows, sing songs, and share stories. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, connect with old ones, and deepen your faith. So come on out and enjoy the warmth of the fire, the beauty of the night sky, and the joy of community. We can’t wait to see you there!
Blessing of the Animals Service Opportunity
Saturday, October 5, 12:30-2:00 PM (Far Hills Campus)
Epiphany is hosting this year’s Blessing of the Animals along with St Francis and Incarnation. The service will take place on Saturday, October 5, at 1:00 in our outdoor chapel.
Saturday, October 5, 12:30-2:00 PM (Far Hills Campus)
Epiphany is hosting this year’s Blessing of the Animals along with St Francis and Incarnation. The service will take place on Saturday, October 5, at 1:00 in our outdoor chapel.
Help is needed to help with the following:
- Directing people to the outdoor chapel from the parking lot.
- Passing out St. Francis medals to the pets who have been blessed.
- Instructing pet owners where to line up, either in front of Pastor Julie or a Deacon.
- Greet and fellowship with visitors.
This is a great opportunity for youth and families to serve together! Contact Rose Wasky if you are available to help out.
Youth Family Promise Service Opportunity (Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, October 15, 5:00-6:00 PM (Far Hills Kitchen)
Wednesday, October 16, 4:30-6:30 PM (Meet at Far Hills Campus)
Ready to love Jesus by serving others? Epiphany’s youth ministry will be preparing and delivering a meal to the wonderful folks at the Family Promise House in Xenia as part of Epiphany’s week of service. There are two opportunities to serve–meal preparation on Tuesday and/or meal delivery on Wednesday! Students are also encouraged to sign up for another day during the week to serve with their family, confirmation small group, or a group of friends! Register online by Thursday, October 10.
Rake & Run Service Opportunity (Grades 6-12 and Families)
Saturday, November 2, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Meet at Far Hills Campus)
Ready to love Jesus by serving others? All 6th-12th grade students, parents, and friends are invited to join us for this fun-filled day of service on Saturday, November 2. We will gather at Epiphany’s Far Hills campus at 9:00am before heading out to rake leaves. Lunch will be provided. Adult drivers are needed to help transport groups around town. Register online by Monday, October 28.
Fall Retreat
November 22-24 (Camp Lakeview, Seymour, IN)
Join us this fall for an exciting weekend of group-building, faith-forming, and FUN at Camp Lakeview in Seymour, Indiana. We will meet at Epiphany’s Far Hills Campus at 4:30pm on Friday, November 22 and return around 2:00pm on Sunday, November 24. This retreat is designed for students in grades 6-12. Middle school students are expected to participate at least once during confirmation instruction. High school students may attend as a retreat participant or apply to serve as a leader. Please register online and submit your $115 payment to secure your spot. High School Leader deadline is October 1, and all retreat participants must register by October 21.
Epiphany Youth Google Calendar
A full, up-to-date calendar for Epiphany Youth Ministry programs and events can be viewed below. If you’d like to add this calendar to your iPhone or android device, use the iCal link below. If you’d like to add it to your Google Calendar, click the +GoogleCalendar button in the lower right hand corner of the calendar.
Epiphany Youth Ministry iCal Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/epiphanylutheranyouth%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics