YOUTH
Welcome to
St. John Youth Ministry!
"Youth" encompasses all young learners age 3 through grade 12. Learn more about what's coming up and what we have to offer for the children and teens in your family.
High School Youth Group
Wednesday night Youth Group meets at 7:17 p.m. in the Youth Room or Courtyard (watch the weather)!
What's Coming Up:
September 16 | What Does this Mean?
Apologetics: Defining Terms of Worship
September 23 | Where Does this Come From?
Apologetics: Scripture in the Service
September 30 | Why Do We Use That?
Apologetics: Items in the Service and Sanctuary
October 7 | Why Do We Sing That?
Apologetics: How Songs fit into Worship
October 14 | NO YOUTH GROUP
MEA Break
October 21 | Christian Life Project Reception
October 28 | One Chapter Wonders: Obadiah
November 4 | Youth Night at Sioux Falls Lutheran School
November 11 | One Chapter Wonders: Philemon
November 18 | Advent Prep
November 25 | NO YOUTH GROUP
Thanksgiving Eve Worship at 7:00 p.m.
December 2 | One Chapter Wonders: Jude
Additional fellowship opportunities for students in
grades 9-12 will be announced as they are planned
by our Youth Board.
Youth Room Brick Showcase! Painted by our graduating seniors and DCE Jessica Blocker:
Middle School Youth Group
Special events for youth in grades 6-8 will be announced as they are planned by our Youth Board and staff.
The Youth Board will be hosting 4th Sunday middle school youth group! Watch here for more details.
Confirmation Classes
Classes meet Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The 2026-2027 year begins soon!
1st-year students will meet with Steffanie St. Clair for the Bible Survey course.
2nd-year students will meet with Pastor Booe and DCE Jessica Blocker in Room 205 for Catechism instruction. At this time, the 3rd-year course is not offered during midweek.
Contact Pastor Booe or DCE Jessica Blocker with any questions about our Confirmation Program.
Sunday School
Sunday School classes are offered for those age 3 through
8th Grade on Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:15 a.m.
in the Education Wing. Programming runs September-April.
The 2026-2027 year begins with our St. John School Year Kickoff on September 13! See your classroom and meet your teachers. Classes begin the following week.
Kingdom Kids
All students in 2nd-5th grade are invited to be a part of Kingdom Kids. This program takes places Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Rooms 208/209 of the Education Wing from September-April.
The 2026-2027 year begins on Wednesday, September 16!
Voices needed!
Junior Choir is open to all youth grades 2 through 12 and runs from September 27, 2026 through April 18, 2027. Join us for an exploration day on September 13 after kickoff festivities.
The group holds practices on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. following the Christian Education hour. Rehearsals run for about 20 minutes. Any students who are interested in sharing their talents through voice or instrument are invited to contact Junior Choir director, Jessica Blocker.
Any questions? Contact DCE Jessica Blocker!
dcejess@gmail.com | (507) 283-2316