About Our Youth Ministry

We believe that families are the primary and best source for faith formation, so we exist to serve alongside of parents, grandparents, sponsors and the community of believers as a partner and equipper to help faith in Jesus Christ come alive. Check out "Taking Faith Home" from Vibrant Faith Ministries under "announcements" for a great take-home resource.

Our Director of Youth

Our full-time Youth Ministry Coordinator is Andrew Buck. Andrew is an ‘07 graduate of Roanoke College. Prior to Emmanuel, Andrew has served in campus and outdoor ministry settings. He is currently the FourSquare "Mayor" of the Vienna Panera and McDonald's.

Andrew connects regularly through Facebook and Twitter. Check out the links below for photos, updates, and more.

Phone: 703 938-2119

abuck@emmanuellutheranvienna.org

ALL Are Welcome

Here's a glimpse at ELC's youth programs, organized and run by youth and adult volunteers. Detailed event info, calendar dates, and this month's newsletter can all be found in "Things to Download" below.

Three Course Meal "3CM"

• 3CM is our monthly high school student night.
• Come to 3CM for dinner, devotion, and thoughtful activity with friends.
• This month's 3CM is May 20 @ 6:00PM.

Trips & Retreats

• Quarterly Trips, retreats, and lock-ins are planned each year.
• FAST SHACK is coming the weekend of May 18-20.
• Diaconos Servant Week (July 8-12) for 6th, 7th, & 8th grades.

Fundraising

• Quarterly fundraising events are planned to support our triennial pilgrimage to the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering. The next Gathering will be held in New Orleans on July 18-22, 2012.
• 10% of the profit from current fundraising efforts support current relief efforts.
• Next fundraiser - Rummage Sale, the morning of May 5th.
• Fundraising also allows us to provide financial assistance where needed. Please talk to Andrew if monetary issues are deterring you from attending an event.

Things to Download

FastShack Information

Youth Evangel for May

Youth Newsletter

2012 Youth Gathering Handout ... required reading for those attending next year's 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering Event in New Orleans

Easter Egg Hunt - April 7 - Volunteer Opportunities

7th/8th Graders - Diaconos Registration and Information

2012 Youth Convention

Important information regarding the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans is available here. This is required reading for anyone planning to attend.

Congregational & Synodical

Students are encouraged to participate in every area of the congregation including...

• Worshipping and assisting in worship (8:45 & 11:15 Sunday mornings)
• Participating in or teaching Sunday School (Sundays at 10AM)
• Youth praise band (R2), choir, or drum circle
• Summer Drama Camp & Vacation Bible School

We are also actively involved within the Metro D.C. Synod

• Chrysalis High School Retreat (1st Weekend in December)
• Shekinah Middle School Retreat (Mid March)
• Shema Day Retreat for 3-6 Grade (Apr 29)
• Chi Rho Summer Servant Trip (July 1-7)

Confirmation

Every Tuesday night from 6-8PM, when FCPS is in session, is "Confirmation Night" for our 7th & 8th grade students preparing for affirmation of baptism. An average evening consists of dinner, an activity, music, presentations centered around the Re:form curriculum, and time in small groups. Adult and high school teen "guides" play a big part in this formative time for our students. Parents of students are also encouraged to sit in on large group, participate in their own small group, and join the Youth Prayer Team in the chapel from 6:00-6:45