A Place Where Teens Belong & Faith Comes Alive
Navigating the teen years isn’t easy—but having a strong faith community makes all the difference. At Gloria Dei, our Teens & Tweens Ministry is a place where middle and high school students can ask questions, build friendships, and grow in their faith in a way that feels real and relevant.
Faith, Friends & Fun—Why Join Us?
At Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, we get that teens and tweens learn best through experience, community, and action. That’s why our youth ministry is designed to:
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Help students explore faith in a way that makes sense to them.
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Create a welcoming, judgment-free space where everyone belongs.
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Offer engaging activities that help build friendships & confidence.
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Provide service & mission opportunities to make a real impact.
We’re a community where teens grow, lead, and
discover who God created them to be.
What We Do
High School & Middle School students in grades 6-12 gather each Sunday in the Youth Room and The Lounge from 6-7:30PM for a time of fun, faith, & friendship in a safe & welcoming environment.
Gloria Dei Teens & Tweens
What to Expect: Weekly Sunday gatherings and monthly activity nights.
Regular Sunday Nights: Through engaging discussion series, interactive games, group prayer, and a relaxed environment, we grow closer to God and to one another in a welcoming & supportive community. Meet in the Lounge Room.
Monthly Activity Nights: Special events, field trips, and hands-on service projects. Fun events to invite friends to!
Affirmation Classes
Affirmation classes help students explore their faith and make it their own. These classes help tweens and teens understand what it means to follow Jesus and live out their faith.
Who It’s For: Middle & high school students preparing for Confirmation.
What We Cover: Lutheran beliefs, faith discussions, and personal reflection.
Service Projects & Community Engagement
Faith is active—it’s something we live out through service and compassion. Our teens have the chance to make a difference through hands-on projects.
Opportunities Include: Volunteering at local shelters, food drives, and service projects that help the community. See below for upcoming opportunities.
Mission Trips
For students who want to step outside their comfort zones and grow spiritually, we offer life-changing mission trips where they can serve others and experience faith in action.
What to Expect: Travel, hands-on service, team-building, and unforgettable faith experiences.
What’s Happening for Teens?
Looking for youth events in Huntingdon Valley? We’ve got some fun and faith-filled experiences coming up!
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Let’s Get Packing!
Sunday, October 11 | 11 AM
We’ve got 10,000 meals to pack, and we need YOU! Join Gloria Dei, Rise Against Hunger and Thrivent to help families facing hunger around the world.
Join us after the 10AM service. Bring a friend, lend a hand, and help us spread some hope. Everyone can participate!
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One House At A Time (OHAAT) Volunteer Event
Saturday, October 17 | 8 AM
Want to make a difference? Sign up to help deliver beds and everything kids need for a good night’s sleep—and a better start to their day!
Volunteers meet at 8 AM to load the truck and return around 11 AM–12 PM after delivering beds to Philly-area families.
Ages 13+ welcome! Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Candy, Costumes, & Trunk or Treat Fun!
Saturday, October 24
3 PM: Help set up & Trunk Hosts decorate
4 PM: Trunk or Treating begins!Help make Trunk or Treat a spooktacular success! Lend a hand and make Halloween extra special for everyone.
Costumes encouraged, but totally optional.
Volunteer with some friends and help make this a fang-tastic Halloween for families in our community!
Have Questions? Let’s Connect!
We know every teen’s faith journey is unique. If you have questions, ideas, or just want to chat about getting involved, we’d love to hear from you!