Emmaus has a youth group in which our youth join their peers from Central and United Lutheran churches for connection and Christian formation (Central United Emmaus = CUE). Our CUE youth group is open to all teens, and friends are always encouraged to attend! Our youth group time is an important way to build Christian fellowship, explore faith together, and give our teens a place in the church.
Our group is divided into two age groups:
- Middle School Youth Group (6th–8th grade): Meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
- High School Youth Group (9th–12th grade): Meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Please note there are often a few exceptions to this schedule due to holidays or other conflicts, and we also have a scattering of combined activities throughout the year. Most meetings will take place at United Lutheran, unless we are gathering somewhere else in the community.
Confirmation — the CUE Confirmation Program provides a two-year curriculum. One year involves a journey through the Bible, exploring God’s promises to God’s people, and the other year explores the central pillars of the Christian faith and teaches confirmation students to discern how they will live out their faith in the world. Each confirmation student is paired with confirmation mentor(s) — if you’re interested in serving in this way, please let Pastor Andrew know.
Sunday School
- Emmaus offers Sunday school classes for ages 3 through 5th grade each Sunday, September – May during worship (while the congregation hears the readings and sermon). Sunday school includes Bible stories, games, music, and crafts. Sunday school takes place during the readings and sermons.
- During the rest of worship we encourage all children to be a part of our worship services. During indoor worship, we offer a child friendly space in the sanctuary where kids can play quietly, color, or work on crafts.
- All of our teachers and adult helpers in the classrooms undergo background checks and two adults are always present in every room.
Vacation Bible School/Day Camp
- Emmaus has teamed up with United and Central Lutheran Churches to offer VBS for kids ages 3 through 5th grade. Central Lutheran hosts this week of learning. There’s an opportunity for kids of all ages! Older kids and teens have been amazing volunteers and role models for our young ones. 2026 dates TBD. Contact Crystal Miller with any questions.
- We welcome volunteers who are going into 7th grade and up (through adulthood!) to help out as group leaders, kitchen helpers, and support staff.
