The CURRENT | St. Luke’s Youth Ministries Newsletter

Sent as an email on August 4, 2026. This is the website’s copy of it.

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CONCESSION STAND DONATIONS!!

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**Currently, our biggest needs are for donations of candy and chips as well as volunteers for August 13, 14, and 15.

We are running the Concession Stand as a Youth Fundraiser again from August 6-9 and 13-16.

You can help by donating popcorn, drinks, candy, or snacks. The link to Amazon food donations is below (it should be working now).

You can also help us run the table each night as a student or adult volunteer. Click the link below to sign up.

Thanks again for helping our youth attend life-changing events like camp, retreats, and mission trips through your generous donations!

COME TO THE PREMIER!

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It’s time to sign up! Come celebrate the beginning of a new school year at St. Luke’s Youth with our Fall Kickoff Events for High School and Middle School.

HighPoint will have their Premier on Sunday, August 16 at 6 PM.

MidPoint will start Wednesday, August 19 from 6:30-8:30.

Both will feature food, fun, and water slides. Invite your friends! You DON’T want to miss it!

PARENT MEETING for ALL PARENTS!

Youth Ministry Parents and Students Info Meeting on Sunday, August 30 at 11:15 AM in the Youth Center, lunch provided.

We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE all parents to attend the important meeting on Sunday, August 30!

Free lunch provided!

Meet your small group leaders (they REALLY want to meet you!)

Hear about important policies and procedures for the year.

Get all the crucial dates for events for the WHOLE YEAR!

SIGN UP BELOW!

DISCOVERY/CONFIRMATION 2026

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Students in grades 8 – 12 are invited to come discover YOUR FAITH and YOUR CHURCH through the journey of Confirmation!

It all starts on Saturday, September 12 with a 30-minute Information Session for Parents at 10 a.m. and One-Day Retreat for Youth from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on-campus at St. Luke’s.

Weekly sessions start the following day (Sunday, September 13) from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates to Save:

  • 1-Day Retreat/Orientation – Sept. 12
  • First Regular Session – Sept. 13
  • Weekend Retreat – Oct. 2 – 4
  • Confirmation Sunday – Nov. 15

IMPORTANT: Students are expected to meet weekly, including off-campus Interfaith Learning Sessions and the Weekend Retreat.

There will be ways to make up missed classes if necessary with their group leaders. If students are unable to attend the majority of classes, then please contact bsangster at st dot lukes dot org.

The $175 fee will help cover the cost of materials, the weekend Confirmation Retreat at The Warren Willis Camp, and more. If you can donate to help scholarship a student in need that would be great!

OPEN HOUSE!

NEW: FAITH AND FORKS!

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Join us for our monthly Wednesday Night Dinner on campus! Gather around the table for a delicious meal, meaningful conversation, and a chance to connect with your church community. Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or on your own, all are welcome!

REGISTER BY AUGUST 17 FOR DINNER ON AUGUST 19:
TACOS, SALAD, AND DESSERT
Dinner is $7 per person or $25 per family maximum.

YOUTH WORSHIP SECTION

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We saved you a seat! Every Sunday morning, you can grab a donut from The Rotunda and come sit with us in the Youth Sunday Morning Worship Section during the 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service in Founder’s Hall. Find us on the right section of the room and let’s worship together!

WE NEED U ON OUR TEAM

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Parents, College Students, Young Adults, etc… WE NEED YOU!

Come and Be One of Five adults in the life of the youth at St. Luke’s! Contact Brandon, Matt, or anyone on our Youth Ministry Leadership Team for info and ways you can get involved with Youth here at St. Luke’s.

WAYS TO COMMUNICATE

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