Youth Calendar 2026-2027
Youth Programming Dates
September
13th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
20th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
27th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
October
4th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
11th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
18th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
25th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
November
1st: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
15th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
22nd: No Youth Programming
29th: Pageant Practice, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
December
6th: Pageant Practice, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
13th: Pageant Practice, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
20th: No Youth Programming - Winter
Programming Break
January
3rd: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
17th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
24th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
31st: No Youth Programming - Annual Meeting and Chili Cook-Off Youth Fundraiser
February
7th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
14th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
21st: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
28th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
March
7th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
14th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
21st: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
28th: No Youth Programming - Easter Egg Hunt
April
4th: No Youth Programming
11th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
18th: Youth Programming, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
25th: End of Year Party
Youth Event Dates
August 23rd: Backpack Blessing Sunday
Join us during worship for our annual Backpack Blessing as we pray for the new school year.
September 13th: Faith Formation Kickoff & Parent/Guardian Orientation
Meet your teachers & play games with your class before the start of our program year! Parents will have an opportunity to meet with Education committee members.
December 20th: Christmas Pageant
Members of our youth will perform a Christmas Pageant during worship on Sunday!
January 31st: Chili Cook-off Youth Fundraiser
During our Annual Meeting, Youth will assist in the serving and voting process for our annual Chilli Cook-off Fundraiser, helping us raise funds for Youth Programming.
March 3rd: Spaghetti Fundraiser
Our Youth will prepare and serve a spaghetti dinner for the congregation during Wednesday night dinner church during Lent, helping us raise funds for Youth Programming.
March 28th: Easter Egg Hunt
After Easter morning worship, the Easter Bunny will make a visit to CHLC, littering our fellowship hall with colorful easter eggs! If we’re lucky, we may even see the bunny before he hops away…
April 25th: End of Year Party
At the end of the programming year, we will celebrate after Worship in the Fellowship Hall with food and games!
May 2nd: Confirmation/Senior Recognition
During worship, we will confirm the baptisms of the youth who have completed their confirmation curriculum. We also take time to recognize and pray for the graduating class of seniors as they transition into adulthood.
June 28th-July 2nd: 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering
Join CHLC as we participate in the synod-wide gathering in Minneapolis for inspirational and educational speakers and lessons.
July 18th-27th: Vacation Bible School
Join us in the evening for Vacation Bible School, with snacks, singing, crafts, and games, interwoven with bible lessons. These dates have not yet been confirmed and are subject to change.
August 1st-6th: Bible Camp
Join CHLC’s yearly trip to Camp Ewalu, a place to connect the word of God with the world of God through a classic summer camp experience.