Welcome to st. john youth ministry!

We are glad you are here. Our congregation believes firmly that students are not just the church of the future; they are the church of today. Our prayer for our students echoes that of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 3,  “I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.  And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.  May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.  Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

Our youth ministry consists of students who have been Christians their whole lives, to students who are still in the middle of exploring this whole Jesus thing. Whether your student has been raised in the faith, new to Jesus, or just beginning to explore faith,there is a place for them here in our Youth ministry.

Unless otherwise specified, youth events are open to all students in grades 6-12.

Sunday Mornings - 9:45AM - Youth Room (located in the Upper Level of Gym)

2026 Tuesday Youth Spring Schedule - 7-8:30PM - Emmaus Room (located in the Office Wing)

April 14

April 21

May 5

May 19

June Bible Study & Bonfire - 6:30-8:30PM - Schrampfer Home - Dates Coming Soon!

If you are coming for your first time, welcome! We know checking out a new group and/or church can be intimidating, so we have specific events designed to help make your first time attending less nerve-wracking! Check below to find an event that you are comfortable coming to for the first time. We are glad to have you!

Idaho Servant Adventures

Join LCMS youth from across the United States for a week of service, hard work, campfires and community in the northwoods of Idaho. Idaho Servant Adventures (ISA) takes place at Shoshone Mountain Retreat of Lutherhaven Ministries. Each day, groups of students and leaders are deployed across the Silver Valley for hands on service in the community. Each evening consists of a campfire, a delicious meal and a group activity (rock climbing, horseback riding, river tubing, zip lining, etc.) While adventure is a big piece of ISA, the heart is service. This is a powerful experience for students and the community alike. Students should view this trip primarily as a mission trip, and expect to put in some long hours of hard, meaningful work, doing everything from yard work, hauling and splitting wood, construction maintanence and building projects, day camps and more. Students develop leadership skills, a servant’s posture, and skills that they can take back to their own community, while Shoshone is able to build upon the relationships started by groups even long after groups have returned home. It is a meaningful, impactful week for all parties involved.

Who: Students grades 7-12

When: July 5-10, 2026

Cost: $200 per student (scholarship options available)

Registration: Registration is now closed, but if your student is interested, contact DCE David Schrampfer and he will look into seeing if it is still possible to register your student.

2026 camp lutherwood Autumnretreat

Each fall, we join youth from across the greater Vancouver, Portland and Bend area at Camp Lutherwood in Cheshire, Oregon. It is a weekend of bonfires, worship, Bible study, hiking, service projects, GaGa ball, rock-climbing and more! It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow youth not only in your own church, but from across the PNW.

Who: Students grades 6-12

When: October 2-4

Cost: $50 (includes lodging, food & transportation)

Registration: Check back soon!

Got any more questions? Contact our Director of Youth and Young Adults - David Schrampfer - at david@stjohnlc.com or visit our IG Page, immeasurably_more_stjohn for more information