Children, Youth, & Family Ministry
Oak Knoll's ministry is designed to support our children, youth, and families in all aspects of life, and engage and develop them in faith. Find out what's happening and get involved!
Upcoming Events
Wed, Oct 23Fellowship HallOct 23, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMFellowship Hall, 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USARegistration for Luther Crest opens on November 1, so we need to be prepared to put in our group holds. Please join us in Fellowship Hall for a meeting as we discuss the options for Luther Crest camp and camp Christikon opportunities.
Sun, Oct 27Fellowship HallOct 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMFellowship Hall, 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USAJoin us for some Halloween Fun! Please bring a dish to share - treats, appetizers, etc. (this will be in place of pizza this month) Halloween-themed dishes get extra points! Sign up to attend.
Wed, Oct 30Oak Knoll Lutheran ChurchOct 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMOak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USAJoin us for Trunk or Treating, games for children, and a FREE taco bar meal! (Vegetarian and gluten friendly options available.) Costumes are encouraged!
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 06Oak Knoll Lutheran ChurchNov 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMOak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Hopkins, MN 55305, USA
Thu, Nov 21Feed My Starving ChildrenNov 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMFeed My Starving Children, 18732 Lake Dr E, Chanhassen, MN 55317, USANovember is a great month to help feed those in need. All confirmation and high school youth are invited to join us at Feed My Starving Children to pack meals. We could use some parent volunteers too. Sign up now!
Sun, Nov 24Fellowship HallNov 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMFellowship Hall, 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USAChildren, youth and families of all ages are invited for a showing of a Thanksgiving show special as we enjoy pie. Please bring a pie to share! Sign up online.
Sat, Dec 07Oak Knoll Lutheran ChurchDec 07, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMOak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USAJoin us for Breakfast with Santa and fun holiday crafts! Vegetarian and gluten friendly options will be available.
Sunday School
Join us for our 2024-25 Sunday School program! Sunday school is held during part of our 9:30 worship services. Children start worship with their families in the sanctuary. Immediately following the Children's Sermon, Sunday schoolers (ages 3 to 5th grade) will join leaders in the Sunday School room until returning to worship in time for communion with their families.
We also hold a Dinner and Family Night one Wednesday a month. This is a time for family fellowship and a Sunday School deep-dive across generations.
Donate to the Sunday School program
2024-2025 Sunday School Calendar - Coming Soon!
Confirmation
Join us for our 2024-25 Confirmation program! Confirmation is open to 6th-8th graders and is held on Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:30pm. Each includes a shared meal (usually pizza), group song or activity, large group lesson and small group time.
Our confirmation program is designed to partner with parents, grandparents, and other care givers to nurture and help our youth grow into their Christian faith as followers of Jesus. Throughout their years in confirmation, youth are expected to serve in various areas of the church as well as attend and stay on top of worship services via Worship Insights.
After three years of growing in their identity as a "child of God," we celebrate the Rite of Confirmation on Reformation Sunday of their 9th grade year.
We hope that through confirmation ministry our students will:
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Grow in their relationship with Jesus.
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Learn the stories of the Bible and grow in their understanding of Lutheran theology.
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Connect in meaningful relationships with peers and adults in our faith community.
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Develop a solid foundation for further growth in personal faith and involvement in the church and outside of it.
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Youth Night & Events
Confirmation and high school youth are invited to participate in our monthly youth events. We often share a meal of pizza and hang out playing games at church. We also like to throw in some volunteer events and offsite field trips.