RALY (Richfield Area Lutheran Youth)
Richfield Area Lutheran Youth (RALY) is a growth step for the Shared Youth and Family Ministry of Woodlake and House of Prayer Lutheran Churches for youth in 6th-9th grade.
Richfield Area Lutheran Youth (RALY) was created for:
Better facilitation of the mission and vision of the shared ministry
Assist with a central voice for communication and branding
What does RALY Do? Everything within the shared youth and family ministry of HoP & WL! What does that include?
Youth Group (Wednesday Nights)
Special Events (Snow tubing, Movie nights, Overnight lock-ins)
Summer Programming (Camp, VBS, Trips)
RALY Youth Group (Wednesday nights) rotates between three different things:
Discovery Nights - We will have a short devotion, a brief check-in, and we’ll play some games. One week, a RALY Leader will lead, and the next, one of the youth will lead. Youth Group is open to all kids from middle school on up, including those involved in Confirmation.
Adventure Nights - Once a month or so we have fun events for all 6th-9th graders to get to know each other better, build community, and just have fun. Events have included life-size board games, Halloween & Christmas parties, movie nights, broomball, and more!
Service Nights - Once a month we have a service project for the whole group together. These are great for kids to grow closer and serve the broader community at the same time. Projects have included sorting donations at VEAP, leading bingo at Martin Luther Campus, food packing with Many Hands Many Meals, and picking up litter at Christian Park.
We invite you to come see what Wednesday nights are all about! If you have questions or want to see a full calendar of what we have planned, email Pastor Eric at eluedtke@hoplc.org, or Pastor Neal at ncannon@woodlakechurch.org.
Summer Stretch
Summer Stretch is an afternoon program focused on fun and fellowship! This program is for students entering 6th grade to 9th grade. It will run the same week as VBS, from July 8th to 11th. Tentative activities include bowling, mystery day, escape room, and vertical endeavors. For questions, please contact Pastor Neal Cannon at ncannon@woodlakechurch.org. Register at the button below:
Confirmation
Confirmation is a time of Christian education, community, and fun for all youth in grades 7th-9th. This year, House of Prayer and Woodlake's joint Confirmation will be held once a month on the third Sunday of each month from 6-8pm, beginning in September and going through May. Please sign up ahead of time by contacting Pastor Neal Cannon (ncannon@woodlakechurch.org) or Pastor Eric Luedtke at eluedtke@hoplc.org or online.
RALY’s Impact - See Videos Below
Overnight Events
We also have opportunities for older youth to go on trips & retreats together. Some of the past options are listed below.
Family Mission Trips open to ALL ages to serve together! In past year's we’ve gone to Madison and the Duluth/Superior area.
Week-long trips for high schoolers - In 2017 we took a high-adventure trip to Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp in Montana to go rafting on the edge of Glacier National Park. In 2018 we went to the ELCA National Youth Gathering in Houston, TX. In 2019, we went to Chicago, IL for a mission trip with Serve Boldly.
We also encourage youth to attend summer camp at Luther Park in Danbury, WI. They offer week-long camps, half-week options for young kids, family camp, grandparent & kid camps, and much more! Check out www.lutherpark.com to learn more. Scholarships are available to help make camp possible.