Middle School Ministry
Grades 6-8

Wednesday Night Live

Wednesdays through May 15, 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday Night Live gives students (grades 6-8) the opportunity to experience student-led worship, meaningful, Christ-centered teaching and intentional, authentic community. Wednesday Night Live is part of our weekly confirmation program. Confirmation is a four year program from grades 6-9. Kids in grade 9 participate in our High School Ministry (NEXT) and are confirmed in the fall of 10th grade. Learn more

2018-19 Online Registration
2018-19 Printable Registration
2018-19 D6 Family Challenge Registration
2018-19 D6 Family Challenge Log

WNL & NEXT Parent Preview (Grades 5-12 & parents)

Wednesday, April 24
Pizza dinner – 5:30 p.m.
Information meeting – 6:30-8 p.m.
Families are invited to experience WNL and NEXT with their kids through games and teaching. Parents will receive important information on the foundations of Calvary’s middle and high school ministries while their kids meet with their small groups. This is a great night for fifth graders to come and preview what they can expect next year in WNL! Questions? Contact Jason Roton by e-mailor at 763.231.2962.

Serve-a-Thon (Grades 6-12)

Saturday, April 27, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Various locations
For grades 6-12 participating in our 2019 summer mission trips. Serve together at local organizations and ministries for the day. Each participant will send letters of support, giving people the opportunity to sponsor them with prayer and financial contributions. Questions? Contact Leah Wipf by e-mail or at 763.231.2989.

South Dakota Mission Trip 2019

Saturday, June 22 – Saturday, June 29
Pine Ridge, South Dakota

Cost: $650 (Non-refundable deposit $50/person due by Jan 31, Final trip payment due June 15)

Mission trip participants are asked to attend at least two of the three mission trip meetings:

Jan. 27 1-3 p.m., N006
Mar. 3 1-3 p.m., N006
June 19 6:30-8:30 p.m., N006
Serve-a-thon: Saturday, Apr. 27 8-4 p.m.

You are invited to join Calvary’s middle school students (completed grades 6-8) and adults on this summer’s mission trip to Pine Ridge, SD through NextStep Ministries. Put your faith into action and deepen friendships as we serve and are served by the people of Pine Ridge. NextStep Ministries will be coordinating and setting up all of our volunteer opportunities. Then each evening we will join with other students and adults for a time of worship and reflection. Click here to find out more about NextStep Pine Ridge. Register here

Lenten Mentoring

WNL & NEXT Lenten mentor training

Sunday, Feb. 24, 5-7 p.m.
Gathering Room

Lenten mentoring is a vital piece of youth ministry here at Calvary and we are excited to offer it to students in grades 6-12, kicking it off with a soup and salad supper and training for veteran and new mentors. We will discuss key information concerning the Lenten services and working with kids.

Sign up to be a mentor

Contact Jason Roton by email or at 763.231.2962 with questions.

WNL & NEXT Lenten mentor kickoff

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30-8 p.m.
Sanctuary

Students (grades 6-12), mentors and parents are all encouraged to come for a time of worship, relationship building and a sneak preview of the Lenten worship experience this year.

Camp Wapo Grades 1-12

July 12-14, grades 1-3, SEEDS weekend, Wapo – Main Site
July 14-19, grades 4-5, Wapo – Main Site
July 14-19, grades 6-8, Ox Lake
July 14-19, grades 9-12, High School Camp, Ox Lake & Wapo – Main Site

Calvary families receive priority space at camp from Jan. 15 to Mar. 15. When you register, be sure to select Calvary from the drop down menu for priority space. While you may register for any week of camp, Calvary has reserved space for Calvary families and friends for the dates listed above. Calvary staff will be onsite at camp, building relationships with students and, we encourage you to join us for “Calvary Week” if that works for your schedule.

Calvary Scholarship Form
Register now
Contact Ryan at Wapo for registration questions.

Family Camp: Camp Wapo

Aug. 9-11
Camp Wapo, Amery, Wis.

Join Jason Roton and families from all over the Minnesota/Wisconsin area for a weekend of faith formation and fun for the whole family! Create memories with one another through classic camp activities but also be challenged through age-specific programming. We are excited to welcome you and your family for an exciting weekend growing in relationship with one another and Jesus Christ. Registration opens Jan. 15 and is on a first come basis.

Register now
Contact Ryan at Wapo for registration questions.

Confirmation 

Held Wednesdays, our confirmation program serves students in grades 6-9 and concludes with a confirmation service in the fall of 10th grade.

Children Youth & Families Core Values

We believe that…

• Every person is created in the image of God.
• Every person needs to know they are loved, they belong, and they are not alone.
• Every person needs to know the life-changing truth of the Bible.
• Families have the greatest influence in a kid’s life.
• Every person needs to know they can trust Jesus no matter what.

About confirmation

Our confirmation program features:

• Weekly worship (Wednesday Night Live) or regular worship, with messages covering the Bible, theology and life application.
• Small groups
• Sermon Dialog
  • Online Dialog
  • Printable Dialog
• Retreats.
• Service projects.
• One-on-one mentoring during Lent.

Teen Trinity

Teen Trinity is a social and service group for 4th-12th grade students and their parents that meets twice a month for service and social activities. The schedule is determined on an ongoing basis. While we’d love to see you and your tween/teen at each event, you can pick and choose the activities to attend based on your schedule.

By participating in various social and service activities together, Teen Trinity aims to develop three relationships:

• Deepen the tweens’/teens’ relationships with their parents.
• Develop long-lasting Christ-focused friendships teen-to-teen and parent-to-parent.
• Grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

If you are interested in learning more and/or would like to be included on future communications, contact Kilee Christnagel or attend one of our upcoming events.

Connect with Us

Jason Roton | CYF Ministries Pastor | 763.231.2962
Leah Wipf | CYF Middle School Ministries Intern | 763.231.2989
Susan Mork | CYF Ministries Assistant | 763.231.2971
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