Sunday School (preK-6th grade) & Youth Group (7-12 Grade)
2024-25 Online Registration & Medical Release Form
completion of this form allows for participation in Good Shepherd Youth/Family programming June 2024-2025.
Get in contact with Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator Kelli: kelli@goodshepherddecorah.org
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024:
At ReNew, kids explore the Bible and discover ways to care for God’s creation.
Emphasizing stewardship and community, kids will have an amazing time growing in faith, having fun, and changing the world!
- All children entering grades K-6th are invited! Complete the registration form above to save your spot.
- July 29-31st, 5:00-7:30 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
- Start the night with dinner, then enjoy a fun evening including: music, games, small groups, and crafts!
- $20/child & $5 per additional household member. Payable to the Church Office or online HERE.
- Scholarships are available – email office@goodshepherddecorah.org for information.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS SUNDAY, August during worship.
As students, teachers, and staff return to school, all are welcome to bring backpacks, bags, computer cases etc. to worship for a blessing during worship. You’ll get a special gift for the year ahead too!
RALLY SUNDAY for kids and parents.
Sunday School students will have games and fun as we launch a new program year. Please register for programming at the Online Registration & Medical Release Form above. Parents and Sunday School helpers please meet Kelli in the Gathering Space at 10:45am for a brief orientation about schedules and programming. Youth will meet briefly with Pastor in the library at 11am to talk about opportunities for faith and fun in the year ahead.
Helpful Information about Youth Programming at Good Shepherd: Regular Sunday programming happens during the school year on Sundays at 10:45 am starting in the Fellowship Hall.
- Sunday Youth Programming happens after Sunday worship under the leadership of 1 teacher, and 1 adult helper per classroom.
- Students, Sunday school teachers/volunteers, are dismissed for Sunday School at 10:30am even if the worship service has not yet concluded. This provides students an opportunity to socialize and get a treat before Sunday School starts. By 10:45, students (accompanied by a parent for children younger than 6th grade) proceed to designated classrooms.
- A check-in and check-out sheet are in each classroom. Parents need to sign in/out their children younger than 6th grade.
Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program
At the Annual Meeting of the Congregation on February 4, 2018, a Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program was formally adopted by the Good Shepherd congregation. The program was recommended by the ELCA as well as Church Mutual, the Good Shepherd insurance company, and ratified by the Congregation Council. Legal counsel was also consulted.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Good Shepherd is fully accessible to all. 