Trinity Lutheran Youth Ministry walks alongside youth with the love of Jesus! Our WHY for doing ministry, our inspiration, is simple. We want to see youth live out their faith in everyday life!

HOW we do this has become five guiding principles we strive to incorporate into every aspect of Youth Ministry.

We encourage spiritual habits
We inspire Christ-like servant hearts
We build intentional relationships
We provide community
We emphasize identity in Christ

So as we get ready to start a new year, our prayer is that youth see intentionality in our ministry. We are not just about entertaining youth but helping them to be an example to all people in what they say, in the way they live, in love, faith, and in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12)

If you want to know more about this ministry, email Christy Malinowski, Director of Youth at ChristyMali@trinluth.org.

JR DISCIPLESHIP

JR Discipleship is a two year journey for students and parents that will teach and model the Christian life and help with their understanding of the LCMS doctrine. This journey is intended to lead students toward the Rite of Confirmation where they will give voice to the faith promises made at their baptism. It will encourage them to own their faith and equip them to live it out in everyday life. In the two years, we will be teaching and modeling what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus. We will also be intentional in our partnering with the home so that parents and students remain active in this faith journey together! We have three words that will help us on this journey.
EQUIP. CONNECT. ENGAGE!

SUNDAY MORNING JR DISCIPLESHIP

All JR High and SR High youth are encouraged to join us in the youth room for Sunday morning discipleship class. We begin in the youth room sharing pows and wows and then JR High will head backstage for class and the SR High remain in the youth room.

For the month of May, we will have class on the following Sundays from 9:30-10:15AM:

May 3
May 10
May 17

Then all Youth and Trinity Kids will take a break for the summer for a Sabbath rest for our teachers.

TRINITY YOUTH GROUPS

If you are going into the following grades this fall, see which youth group is designed for you! You are welcome to join the age group for you beginning this month!!!

JR High Youth group is for those students going into 6-8th grade this fall.
SR High Youth group is for those students going into 9-12th grade this fall.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

BLANKET BLESSING FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
The 12th grade Milestone will have our blanket blessing on Sunday, May 10, in the 8:15AM service. Parents, please make sure you bring a blanket that Sunday for the blessing. The pastor will call you forward toward the end of the service and we will guide you through the blessing to share.
JR High YOUTH EVENT
Join us for Movie Night at TLS on Saturday, May 9, from 6-8:30PM. We will provide popcorn, snacks and drinks. Youth should bring a blanket or lawn chair for the movie. Stay tuned for what movie will be shown. There is no cost, just show up! Please note the date change from what was previously shared.
THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION
This year we have 19 students who will be confirming their faith on Sunday, May 3, in the 10:30AM service. Please pray for these students and their families. Pray that faith conversations at home continue, and for the faith goals of these students.
SR High WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH NIGHTS - Join us for fun, fellowship, food and faith time from 7-8:30PM. Please note after May 27, we will break for weekly Youth Nights during the summer.
- May 6
- May 13
- May 20
- May 27

IMPACT Leadership Team

Our leadership team’s mission is to “Inspire youth to live for the LORD in ways that leave lasting IMPACT!”

Leadership team meets monthly to grow in their faith, develop leadership skills, plan activities and serve in a variety of ways at our events.

Our team this year is growing in leadership characteristics as well as confidence in writing and sharing devotions.

TRINITY YOUTH SUNDAY MORNING

Our discipleship time on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15AM, provides an opportunity for youth and adults to be spiritually filled as we study scripture and grow in our spiritual habits. We also want youth to be relationally connected with one another through sharing our stories and encouraging each other on a regular basis.

Learn more

TRINITY YOUTH FAITH MILESTONES

As God’s family we have an opportunity to pause at important moments in our journey of faith to celebrate God’s work, remember God’s faithfulness, and pass on faith in Jesus from one generation to the next. We call these meaningful, memorable moments in the lives of individuals, families, and our congregation, the Faith Milestones.

PRETEEN FAITH MILESTONE : 5/6th GRADE MOTHER/DAUGHTER, FATHER/SON

All Faith Milestones are in partnership with Family Life Ministry.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Trinity’s Co-Ed High School Basketball Teams provide excellent moments of Christian fellowship and sportsmanship. In addition to regularly scheduled practices and games, the teams participate in our Holiday Invitational Tournament, various other tournaments and the State Championship Tournament. Throughout the years, the dedication and Godly example of our coaches have continued to make this ministry a success.

Practices are once a week, generally on Thursdays from 7-9:00PM. Anyone who is in high school and does not currently play for their school basketball team can join us. If you are interested, please reach out to Christy!

UKANDU CHICAGO MISSION TRIP

UKANDU CHICAGO MISSION TRIP 2026

This summer we have an opportunity for SR High youth, adults, and JR HIgh youth with a parent, to go and serve in the heart of Chicago. Our UKANDU mission trip is set for June 21-27, 2026 and registration is open February 1-28. Trinity will be joining five other churches for this week of serving. If you are interested and or want more information, please contact Christy Malinowski ASAP. She will make sure you have the link to sign-up and answer any questions. The cost for the week is $325 but we have the opportunity to fundraise. This week is a powerful week of not only serving, but growing in your faith.