Children & Youth

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Children & Youth

ECMN has a history of providing transformative formation opportunities for children and youth, allowing them to take ownership of their own faith by rooting in the story of Jesus, connecting with one another, and building community across our diocese’s vast geography.

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Events Calendar

Join children and youth from across the diocese for a number opportunities to build relationships, deepen our discipleship to Jesus, and have a ton of fun! See below for a complete calendar, with flyers available to share in your faith community. 

Click here for the full 2026 Calendar of Events!

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DYE: Diocesan Youth Event

DYE: Diocesan Youth Event

February 28 - March 1, 2026

Grace Episcopal, Minneapolis

For students in grades 9-12

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Service of Confirmation at St. Mark's Cathedral

Diocesan Confirmation Service

April 18, 2026 | 2pm

St. Mark's Cathedral, Minneapolis

More information coming in 2026

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Pre-YE: Middle School Youth Event

Pre-YE: Middle School Youth Event

April 25 & 26, 2026

St. John the Evangelist, Saint Paul

For students in grades 6-8

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ECMN Youth Camp

ECMN Youth Camp

June 21-25, 2026

Green Lake Lutheran Ministries, Spicer

For students in grades 6-12

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ECMN Family Camp

ECMN Family Camp

June 26-30, 2026

The Village at the Shores of St. Andrew

For families with children!

Donate to the Brian N. Prior Youth Scholarship Fund