We are blessed to have thriving youth ministry opportunities here at Sharon. We offer Church School from 3 years old-5th grade. We provide opportunities on both Sunday  mornings and Wednesday evenings.We offer Confirmation classes for grades 6-9 on Wednesday  evenings from 7:15-8:15pm. Students spend their 10th grade year with an adult mentor and are confirmed in the fall of 11th grade.

Sunday       
     9:30 - 10:15am
   11:00 - 11:45am

Wednesday
     5:15 - 6:00pm
     6:15 - 7:00pm

Faith Formation Ministries recognizes that the seed of faith starts at birth and it is our covenant to grow and nurture that faith by building relationships with our young people, by supporting young people's relationships with God, by living one’s faith through mission and service, and by experiencing faith as a vibrant and compassionate way to live life connected to God and others.

A weekly program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to gather together in community for Bible learning fun through stories, games, food, and friends.  We meet on Sunday afternoons from 3:45-4:45 pm in the Lower Level Youth Room, runs Oct-May.  Join us and be part of 3-4-5 ALIVE!

Friends are always welcome!

4G is a weekly gathering of young people in grades 6-8 on Wednesdays from 8:15 - 9:00 p.m. in the lower level youth room.  We will play games, eat, have fun, and grapple with questions middle schoolers ask about family, friends, and faith. 

Bring your friends and take the 4G Challenge!!

ELCA Youth Gathering: The 2015 Gathering has now taken place. Stay tuned for information on the next gathering! 

Re:New: Weekly High School Youth Group meets Wednesday nights 8:15-9:30 p.m. in the upstairs youth lounge called the “TP”. (Begins Wed. Sept. 10th) Each week is unlike another. From games, to food, service projects, visiting shut ins, learning, laughter, support, and more. This group sometimes also meets offsite. Steph Bauer our High School Ministries Associate with a Masters in Counseling leads this weekly ministry. Youth really appreciate the time she takes to plan their weekly group and the caring way she leads and listens.

M.O.B.: This is a bi monthly High School and College-aged Men’s Bible Study. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday’s at 7:00 p.m. downstairs in the Youth Room. This ministry is led by Pastor Nate and assisted by Matt Dahlen. The guys who have been attending appreciate their own space and time to wonder, question, and even be real with their faith doubts.

Uniquely You: High School girls group that meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m. They meet in the upstairs youth lounge and are led by Steph Bauer and Karen Molmen. This is perfect for the young women who prefer a more dedicated time of study and discussion. While they do share laughs and snacks, the goal of this groups is to allow time for real faith conversations that makes room to support each other in the special walk of a young women of faith.

12th Grade Senior Only High School Mission Trip: Youth and Parent information meeting will be held on TBA. This  unique mission trip is specially designed and planned for those who have graduated High School and are headed to their next journey. This time together allows us the opportunity to explore the joys and challenges of college life. What will their faith journey become in this next phase of life? (On Gathering years, our 12th Grade students can choose to participate in the Gathering and/or this Mission Trip. More information on this will be covered at both information meetings.)

Castaway Retreat: Usually held at the end of September, this retreat is a gathering across our Synod with High School students from Fargo to Devils Lake, Grafton to Wahpeton attending this weekend. It is filled with the music our youth love, worship in camp/praise style, learning, free time, and more. A registration form is available at the office and more information will be sent directly to students/parents. To check out the retreat center visit: http://castaway.younglife.org/Pages/default.aspx

Bright Lights is our weekly music ministry for kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd    graders.  Bright Lights meets from 4:45-5:15 p.m.

Shine! is our weekly music ministry for 3rd, 4th, and 5th  graders. Shine! meets from 5:15-5:45 p.m.

By Grace is our weekly music/drama ministry for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. By Grace meets from 4:00-4:45 p.m.