Family Ministry
We are so fortunate to have a wide variety of ways you and your family can connect with others here at Messiah. Families come in all forms and sizes, and we know how busy life can become. That’s why Messiah offers a wide variety of ways that you and your family can discover, connect with and be supported by community.
Our family programming and events are open to the whole family. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends (the family we choose) and others are all invited to participate.
We host several events each year including social events held at Messiah, camping off-site at area Lutheran camps and the celebration of faith milestones like receiving a Bible, First Communion and Confirmation.
While many people choose to participate in the Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, High School Ministry, Senior Adult Ministry, Men's and Women’s Ministry groups, you do not have to belong to any of those groups to attend Family Events.
Trunk or Treat - October 26, 2025
Family Mardi Gras - February 26, 2026
Save the date for for a Family Mardi Gras Party after the late service: pizza, concert, and crafts.
Bread Breakers Adult Fellowship Opportunity
Whether you’re single, young, senior, partners, can’t drive, have a small living area, are going south for the winter – no problem – there is flexibility. It’s a fun way to get acquainted with fellow Messiah members.
The groups of (usually) 5-8 adults (couples and singles) host each other for meals at each other’s homes between late fall-early summer on a schedule determined by the group’s members.
The host household provides a main dish and beverages, with others bringing appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert. If you’re gone most of the winter, you can host first or last, and your group will keep meeting while you’re gone. When you host, the meal can be brunch or dinner, cook-out/fancy/casual, on a weekend or a weekday.
Sign-up by Labor Day for each new year.
Legend of Old Befana
We will not be having Old Befana return for 2026. We will be taking the year off.
Family Outdoor Ministry Experiences at Messiah
Following in the footsteps of Christ calls us to find balance between service, rest, and reflection, and we know the great impact retreats and outdoor ministry have for our faith and growth.
Throughout a child's time at Messiah, they will have the opportunity to participate in retreats and camps, giving them, and sometimes their parents/guardians, the opportunity to unplug from their normal routines (and their phones). During these faith-centered community experiences, they will build relationships with new people and participate in activities both familiar and new, and have fun while doing it all!
f you are interested in participating in, volunteering with, or supporting Messiah's outdoor ministry opportunities, or if you want to learn more, please contact Pastor Dan (pastordan@messiahchurch.com) for more information!
Summer Youth and Adult Boundary Water’s Canoe Trip!
If you are interested in participating in the Boundary Waters Canoe trip in 2026 please sign up on the Kiosk or use the button below to follow it to a registration form.
Canoe Trip - August 2-9, 2026 $900 Adult - $600 Youth
Island Camp - August 6-9 $550 Adult
Sign up ends January 11th.
Fall Family Camp
In the fall, Messiah hosts a Family Camp Weekend where children of all ages are encouraged to join us at one of our three synod camps with parents/guardians/grand-parents in order to be in community and experience God's love in an outdoor, and apart from home, setting. It is a “choose your own adventure” weekend where you can come for the full overnight experience or come for just the day!
If you are interested in participating in, volunteering with, or supporting Messiah's outdoor ministry opportunities, or if you want to learn more, please contact Pastor Dan (pastordan@messiahchurch.com) for more information!
Summer Children & Youth Summer Camp
Each summer, your child can join Pastor Dan and others for a week of overnight camp at one of our three synod camps. Although spending a week away from home and family can be hard, it is a challenge and an opportunity for children to grow and learn about themselves in new ways as they experience God's love for them, for community, and for creation!
If you are interested in participating in, volunteering with, or supporting Messiah's outdoor ministry opportunities, or if you want to learn more, please contact Pastor Dan (pastordan@messiahchurch.com) for more information!
