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.

Sunday Morning JR Discipleship will resume on Sunday, September 13. New student meeting will take place on Sunday, August 9 at 12PM.

Additional monthly learning events and other dates to be shared in our handbook.

REGISTER HERE

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!

SR High YOUTH
Are you going into high school this fall? Then you are ready for our SR High Youth group! Be watching for our monthly events this summer. Also, join our GroupMe group for reminders about events and encouraging Bible verses!
SR High EVENT
Join us for a scavenger hunt on Thursday, July 16, from 6-8:00PM. Meet in the church gym and you will find out what the “hunt” will be! Join us and bring a friend. Snacks and drinks will be served after we get back.
JR High YOUTH
If you are going into Jr High this fall, then we welcome you to join this group! We meet once a month during the summer. We look forward to having you a part of this ministry!
JR High YOUTH SERVANT EVENT
Join us for an evening of serving at Midwest Food Bank. The date is Wednesday, July 15, from 6:00-8:00PM.
Parents, we would love to have about 4 of you join us as well.
ACOLYTE TRAINING
Part of our JR Discipleship is having our 7th & 8th graders serve in worship as acolytes. This is a wonderful way to introduce youth to different ways they can serve at Trinity. If you have not been trained yet, or want a refresher, we have four different training sessions to pick from. We want each youth to be confident in lighting our candles so we will explain the how but also give youth time to practice at these sessions. If you have any questions, please contact Christy Malinowski.

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.

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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

From June 21–27, 159 participants from seven LCMS congregations, including Trinity Lutheran, served throughout the Chicago area during UKANDU Chicago 2026. Under the theme "No Fear," teams partnered with 15 churches, schools, and ministries through construction, painting, landscaping, outreach, Vacation Bible School, media, and support projects. Each day was centered on worship, prayer, fellowship, and sharing the love of Christ through service.