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There is a place for you here!
At Immanuel, we want our youth ministry to be a place where young people can grow in faith, build meaningful friendships, serve others, and have a lot of fun along the way. Our goal is to create a welcoming community where youth know they belong, are encouraged to ask questions, and discover how their faith connects with everyday life.
Throughout the year, we offer a variety of opportunities for youth and families, including Youth Group, Bible studies, Confirmation, service projects, special church events, and plenty of opportunities just to have fun together.
Activities may include bowling, miniature golf, laser tag, trips to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Trunk-or-Treat, Dinner Theater, youth-led worship opportunities, community service projects, and other special events.
Faith, Fellowship & Service
Our youth ministry is about more than simply filling a calendar with activities. We want to help young people build relationships—with God, with one another, with caring adults in the congregation, and with the wider community.
Our gatherings combine faith, conversation, food, games, service, and fun in an environment where everyone is welcome. Whether you have grown up at Immanuel or have never been part of a church or youth group before, you are invited to join us.
Friends are always welcome—you do not need to be a member of Immanuel to participate.
Come as you are, bring a friend, and be part of our youth community at Immanuel!
Serving Our Community
Service is an important part of youth ministry at Immanuel. Throughout the year, our youth have opportunities to put their faith into action by serving both our congregation and the surrounding community.
These experiences help our youth discover that service is about more than what we can do for someone else. It is also about listening, learning, building relationships, caring for our neighbors, and discovering the many ways God is already at work in the world around us.
If you have anyquestions, or are interested in learning more, contact pastor Josh @ pastorjosh@ilclosaltos.com
CALENDAR
September 2026 ~ February 2027
September | Who are we? (big event: Bowing night)
9/13 Welcome Back
9/20 Who Am I?
9/27 Where Do I Belong?
October | faith & fear (Big event: youth choice)
10/4 When Life Feels Overwhelming
10/11 Trusting God When We Are Afraid
10/18 Stress, School & Finding peace
10/25 Trunk or treat
November | gratitude & serving others (big event: miniature golf)
11/1 What does it mean to be thankful?
11/8 seeing the people others overlook
11/15 Jesus calls us to serve
11/22 gratitude in everyday life
11/29 no youth group - Thanksgiving weekend
December | Christmas: god with us (Big event: Christmas party & white elephant)
12/6 Advent begins: Waiting & hope
12/13 peace & joy in a busy season
12//20 the Christmas story: why Jesus came
12/27 No regular youth group - Christmas break
January | New Year, real faith (big Event: Service event)
1/10 new year: Where is god leading me?
1/17 friendships, choices & peer pressure
1/24 social media, comparison & being yourself
1/31 questions about faith: ask anything
February | Love, relationships & friendship (Big event: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk / special outing)
2/7 What does the bible mean by love?
2/21 forgiveness, conflict & starting over
2/28 Everyone belongs: welcoming others
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Confirmation Calendar 2027
(Schedule Coming Soon)
Confirmation (7-8 grade)