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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
Our ministries across the first decades of life are uniquely designed for the time we live in, both helping to strengthen all forms of family and emphasizing the importance of younger voices in the life of the church. Our ongoing goal is for our children and youth to grow and participate in their vocation, and in their relationship with God, others, themselves, and their world.
WE BELIEVE
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Parents are the most important adults in their child’s faith life.
(See the National Study on Youth and Religion)
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God is active in all parts of family life, from changing diapers to college.
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Each age has a unique way of connecting to God and living out their faith.
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Being in community is a gift from God and an essential part of our faith lives.
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Baptismal promises shape our life together.
THE MESSAGE
Sundays during 9 am & 11 am Worship (October - April)
Kid-Style Faith-Talk
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Preschool-5th grade: Families start in worship, and kids are invited to leave with group leaders after the Gospel reading. Kids return to worship after the prayers and finish with their families in the Sanctuary.
The Message offers families a time to worship together and a time for kids to dig into faith talks, music, and activities with their friends during the sermon.
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Preschool (3, 4, 5 yr.) Lower Level 203
Grades K-3- Youth Room
Grades 4-5- Lower Level 201
Registration is now open for 2025-2026 - All are welcome!
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
Wednesday evenings:
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Community Meal and Family Fellowship
5-6:30 pm in Good Shepherd Hall
Dinner is served! Start your Wednesday evenings off with a Community Meal in Good Shepherd Hall. Families are encouraged to sit together to connect and engage in a weekly self-led activity provided by the CYF team. We're always looking for volunteers to help! For information on volunteering or the weekly menu, click the buttons below.
Goodwill donations support this outreach ministry that also serves our neighbors. ​
Faithful Families (October - April)
5:45-6:05 pm in the Westwood Room
Come as a family to enjoy activities that spark God-talk. We gather together to grow faithful families through bible stories, interactive prayers, music, and rituals. Pastors serve open communion once a month; all are welcome to join in God's meal of grace.
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Registration is now open for 2025-2026 - All are welcome!
6-8th Grade Wednesday Evening Faith Activities & Groups (October-April)
We strive to continue connecting youth in their faith journey through meaningful study, relationships, and friendships. Westwood is committed to programming that includes fellowship, worship, study, service, and fun!
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6th Grade: Pre-Confirmation
Wednesdays (October-April) 6:30-7:30 pm
​6th-grade Pre-Confirmation works with big questions, such as: Who wrote the Bible —God or humans? Is God male? Is it ok to be angry at God?
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Grades 7, 8, 9: Parent/Student Learning and LAB (Learning And Belonging)
Wednesdays (October-April)
In Parent/Student Learning, each age group has a time to learn from the pastors. Parents attend class alongside their students.
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6:30-7:30 pm: Parent/Student Learning (Westwood Room)
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9th Grade - 1st Wednesday of the month
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8th Grade - 2nd Wednesday of the month
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7th Grade - 3rd Wednesday of the month​​
6:30-7:30 pm: LAB (Youth Room)
​Confirmation students attend the weeks they do not have Parent/Student Learning.
Registration is now open for 2025-2026 - All are welcome!
HIGH SCHOOL
9-12th Grade Faith Activities & Groups
Wednesday Nights (October-April) 7:30-8:30 pm
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At Westwood Lutheran Church, we connect young people through relationships by including faith in everyday life. Our philosophy of youth ministry is to engage young people, as well as adults, in ways that include depth and perspective on how we live as Christians in this world.
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YOUTHERANS (aka Senior High Youth Group)
​Join us weekly as we engage in meaningful relationships, conversations, study, and fun!
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For more information about High School ministries & events, contact Alison Broman.
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Registration is now open for 2025-2026 - All are welcome!