Trinty youth traveled to PEI to the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering, and had a great time. After a long bus ride there a wonderful four day-event, and the long bus ride back, our youth and leaders are no doubt tired, but energized for ministry!
Hear from our youth at church on September 18th, but in the meantime, check out a few of the great pictures from Youth Coordinator Nathan Mantey on our image gallery page.
In July, we received word from our Youth Coordinator, Nathan Mantey, that the time has come for him to say goodbye. On staff since 2014, Nathan has forged valuable relationships with Trinity’s youth.
Nathan is leaving Trinity due to some exciting changes in his career:
“I recently received news that I was successful in an interview process for a full-time outdoor education position… as an employee of the Waterloo Region District School Board.”
While we’re sad to see Nathan go, we wish him good luck in this new, and highly sought after venture. Nathan will be with us through the end of summer, seeing us through our youth’s trip to CLAY in PEI, and Confirmation Camp.
On September 20th, the parish youth, led by Nathan Mantey, sang before worship. Later they shared some of their experiences at the ELCA camp this summer and at confirmation camp. It was awesome!
As summer draws to a close and the new school year beckons, we look ahead to our own autumn season, beginning with the blessing of the backpacks, the start-up on confirmation classes and opportunities to hear about the amazing youth trip to Detroit! Here’s a calendar of what’s coming up!
September 13th:
Welcome Back and Backpack Sunday – We’ll bless the children’s backpacks as a new school year begins and register children and youth for Faith Adventures, Affirmation and Confirmation.
September 18th:
Youth are invited to a Friday evening bowling event on Sept 18, at 7:00 pm. Another event at a date to be determined will feature a screening of the movie, “Godspell”. At the Confirmation Camp this past week, 17 Trinity youth and Nathan pulled off a wonderful musical presentation of the Parable of the Prodigal Son that came from “Godspell”. Thank you to Lisa Hagen for directing them in rehearsal!
September 19th:
On Saturday, September 19th a new Nith Valley Ministry Area Confirmation program is launching at St. James Lutheran Church in New Dundee on Celebrating Baptism. These monthly Confirmation class gatherings will continue through the school year. Trinity will host the March gathering. A couple of parents of Confirmation students are needed to participate in the first Nith Valley Ministry Area Confirmation class from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at St James Lutheran Church in New Dundee.
September 20th:
Youth and Nathan will help lead worship and after worship will share their experiences at the Detroit Youth Gathering and Confirmation Camp!
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