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
Middle & High School students in grades 6-12 gather each Sunday from 6:00 - 7:30 pm for a time of fun, faith, & friendship. We are taking a break during the summer, but stay tuned for when we will start up again!
Gloria Dei Tweens & Teens
What to Expect: Through games, song, scripture discussions, various activities, & meaningful conversations we grow closer to God and to one another in a welcoming & supportive community. Meet in the Chapel at 6:00pm.
Dates: We will begin again in September
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.
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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Tweens & Teens Mini Golf Event
Wednesday, August 19 | 6 - 9PM
Who's ready to show off their mini golf skills? (Or just have fun trying! 😄)
Come hang out with us for a night of mini golf, laughs, friendly competition, and awesome memories. Whether you're aiming for a hole-in-one or just trying not to hit the ball into the water, it's going to be a great time!
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Feast of Justice Volunteer Event
Wednesday, August 26 | 3 - 7:30PM | come early or leave late as needed
Looking for volunteer hours? Then join in on this fun volunteer opportunity! Volunteers (high school age & up) help restock shelves & guests shop food.
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Fall Kickoff
Sunday, September 20
Grab your friends and join us for a day full of food, fun, faith, & fellowship.
We’ll start with one 10AM worship service, then keep the fun going with lunch, games, a moonbounce, an inflatable obstacle course, an ice cream truck, & plenty of time to hang out with friends.
Don’t miss this chance to kick off the fall together!
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!