Children & Youth
Sunday School
A 20-30 minute lesson offered during worship for children pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Children attend class after the children’s sermon early in the service and return in time for Holy Communion.
Senior High Youth
Senior high youth are encouraged to:
- Serve as worship leaders and assist with children’s ministry.
- Join occasional gatherings for fellowship and fun.
- Attend Sky Ranch and participate in regional youth gatherings.
Confirmation
A two-year program providing an overview of Scripture and the Lutheran faith (Catechism). Middle school youth are invited to join classes, participate in group-building activities, and attend regional youth gatherings.
Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp offers a confirmation program called the “Coyote Howl Confirmation Retreat” designed for youth preparing for confirmation in their church; this retreat focuses on community building, Bible study, and worship in a dedicated camp setting. Youth from Lord of the Valley are invited to participate.
Day Camp
In partnership with Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp, we host a weeklong faith-based program in June in an outreach to children and families in our wider community. We host three camp counselors from Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp near Ft. Collins, Colorado. These trained counselors lead Bible studies, worship, games, crafts, and more for children kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Open to children from Kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Led by College-aged counselors from Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp, trained to guide worship, Bible study, games, arts and crafts, and nature exploration.
- Middle and senior high youth and adults assist as leaders.
Learn more about Sky Ranch at www.skyranchcolorado.org.
Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp
Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp, located just north of Rocky Mountain National Park, offers a variety of overnight programs for children and youth. Younger campers can enjoy a half-week program, while older youth stay for a full week. Learn more about:
- Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp: www.skyranchcolorado.org