Youth "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."
–1 Timothy 4:12
Youth Ministries and Activities
Current Youth News
Click here for the Youth Ministry page from the May Parish Memo. 
VBS Teen Helpers
Do you wish to help out at this summer's Vacation Bible School? Have a blast in one of the following areas: crafts, snacks, classroom assisting, recreation, nursery, or music. Click here for the sign up sheet. This year's VBS runs during the mornings of July 15 - 19. Volunteering at VBS is a great way to achieve Confirmation Service Points!
Middle Schoolers
For more information regarding Our Saviour's Youth Ministry programming for Middle Schoolers, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 847-255-8700, ext 240.
Acolytes
Young teens beginning at age 12 may participate in the Traditional Worship Service as Acolytes by lighting and extinguishing the candles, carrying the cross in and out of the worship space, and assisting during Holy Communion. Sixth graders attend new Acolyte training sessions.
Confirmation Program
Confirmation is Christian education for all youth who are in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The Confirmation program meets on Sunday evenings September through May, 7:00-8:30 pm. Our Confirmation program features large and small group learning environments; service requirements, and writing sermon reports. Students are confirmed in October of their 9th grade.
You can find all of the current Registration Forms and the 2012-13 Confirmation/XTeam calendar under "Resources" then choose "Forms".
All-Confirmation Service Night
Click here for updated information regarding the All-Confirmation Service Night on Sunday, January 13, 2013.
Confirmation Camp, June 16-21, 2013
All Confirmation students are invited to attend this awesome week with Pastor Adam! Click here for information regarding the Confirmation Camp at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon, Illinois.
G.O.D. (Giving Our Devotion) Middle and High School Choir
Giving Our Devotion is our Middle School/High School Choir. They meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. for rehearsal. The G.O.D. Choir sings in worship services periodically, about once a month, September through May.
Crosswalks
Our annual Lenten Passion Play is open to middle school and high school actors. Crosswalks feature audience participation in the dramatic account of Jesus’s last hours before the crucifixion.
Retreats
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Youth "Quake" for Middle Schoolers
A weekend of spiritual growth, learning and fellowship. -
Lock-in
Our youth enjoy a night of worship and fellowship followed by a lock-in at E-Skape. -
Camping and Canoeing
Two day trip of tent camping and canoeing on beautiful Sugar Creek in Indiana. -
Confirmation Camp at Lutherdale
A two day retreat filled with fellowship, team building, nature walks, and faith formation opportunities.
Youth Sunday
Middle School and High School Youth are responsible for the preparation and implementation of a Sunday Worship Service in February. The youth are responsible for the sermon, the children’s sermon, the ushering, and all music throughout the service.
High Schoolers
For more information regarding Our Saviour's Youth Ministry programming for High Schoolers, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 847-255-8700, ext 240.
High School Bible Study
High schoolers meet on Sundays at 10:30 am in the Youth Room for a Bible Study, discussion, and fellowship.
G.O.D. (Giving Our Devotion) Middle and High School Choir
Giving Our Devotion is our Middle School/High School Choir. They meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. for rehearsal. The G.O.D. Choir sings in worship services periodically, about once a month, September through May.
X-Team
Senior High youth work together with volunteer adults to form the X-Team, which leads a weekly program utilizing skits and contemporary music for Sunday evening’s Confirmation Program's students.
Service Team
Our High Schoolers are involved in a variety of service opportunities in the local community. Examples include a Feed My Starving Children packing event; assisting with a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser; and participating in Operation Christmas Child.
Crosswalks
Our annual Lenten Passion Play is open to middle school and high school actors. Crosswalks feature audience participation in the dramatic account of Jesus’s last hours before the crucifixion.
Retreats
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Youth "Zone" for High Schoolers
A weekend of spiritual growth, learning and fellowship. -
Lock-in
Our youth enjoy a night of worship and fellowship followed by a lock-in at E-Skape. -
Camping and Canoeing
Two day trip of tent camping and canoeing on beautiful Sugar Creek in Indiana.
National ELCA Youth Gatherings
Every three years, the youth of Our Saviour’s travel to the National ELCA Youth Gathering for a week of faith, fellowship, and fun. Typically attended by 30,000+ youth and adults, they are immersed in worship, music, Bible study, community service, play, prayer, reflection, the witness of faithful leaders from around the world, and new friendships. The last gathering was in New Orleans in July 2012. The next Youth Gathering will be held in July 2015, in Detroit. For further information regarding the ELCA National Youth Gatherings, click here which will bring you to the National ELCA Youth Gathering website.
Youth Sunday
Middle School and High School Youth are responsible for the preparation and implementation of a special worship service on a Sunday morning. The youth are responsible for the sermon, the children’s sermon, and all music throughout the service. This year, Youth Sunday fell on February 5, 2012. Our youth also participate in the national effort to feed the hungry, known as "Souper Bowl of Caring". Money and food is collected and distributed to those in need both locally and globally.
