GOAL

We strive to build in each youth a strong biblical and Lutheran foundation as well as equip them to Connect, Grow, and Serve.

WEDNESDAY SCHOOL | GRADES 6 & 7

Classes are held on Wednesdays from 5-6pm during the school year at the Downtown Campus.  This program includes large and small group time that challenges the youth to explore and grow their faith with Biblical stories and discover how it applies to their lives today. These classes are led by Cindy Halunen, Director of Middle School Ministry.

Click HERE to register your student for the 2022-23 programming year.

CONFIRMATION | GRADE 8

Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm during the school year.  This program includes large and small group times that explore faith and apply faith to everyday life challenges, ultimately supporting the youth to define their own faith statement.  These classes are led by Cindy Halunen, Director of Middle School Ministry.

Click HERE to register your student for the 2022-23 programming year.

Middle Lock-in

Come one, come all middle school students for a lock-in complete with pizza, snacks, games (Salvation!), laser tag, devotions, Ga-Ga and more! Students are welcome to invite their friends to register too!

Click HERE to register!

Registration Deadline: January 11

Chaperones: 8+ chaperones are needed - can you help chaperone this event?  Contact Cindy Halunen (  )

Youth Ministry Waiver - All participants must have a completed 2022-23 waiver.  Click HERE to complete the waiver or check with Marcie Andrews (  ) to know whether your waiver is up-to-date.

Middle School Ski Trip 

Middle School students will travel to Spirit Mountain in Duluth for a fun weekend of skiing with friends!

Depart: February 10 (4:30pm)
Return: February 12 (5:30pm)
Cost: $200
Click HERE to register

Includes transportation, a 2 day lift ticket, lodging, continental breakfast and a pizza dinner Saturday

Does not include equipment rental, lessons or money for 2 lunches and 1 dinner

Deposit: $50 non-refundable, due at sign up

Registration and Deposit due January 20
Balance due February 1

Pre-Trip Meeting - There will be a meeting in early February to review the trip, expectations and answer any questions students or parents might have. 

Middle School Mission Trip 2023 

This summer, Bethel's Middle School Mission Trip will travel to the Quad Cities to partner with local organizations to provide service to others. The youth might work with kids at the Boys & Girls Club, the elderly at senior care centers or with local churches at a food pantry.  There will also be an opportunity to visit a water park for some well-earned fun!

This mission trip is in partnership with an organization called YouthWorks which has years of experience organizing mission trips for youth in the Quad Cities.  

Fundraising opportunities will be arranged in the coming months. 

Dates: July 5-8
Deposit: $100
Cost: $350, minus the $100 deposit (includes housing, food, waterpark adventure & transportation)
Who: students currently in grades 6-8
Registration: Click HERE to register

A Youth Ministry Waiver is needed for all student participants.  If your student completed the form earlier in the school year and nothing has changed, nothing more is needed.  If changes have occurred, please click HERE to complete the form again.  

Scholarships are available - click HERE to complete the application form.

BETHEL’S WINTER WEATHER POLICY

It is Bethel’s policy to cancel or postpone youth/children’s activities if Hudson schools are closed due to weather.