HIGH SCHOOL LIFE @ ILC

High school students are actively involved here at Immanuel through various avenues, including youth groups, volunteer opportunities, and small group adventures to places like New Orleans, Wisconsin Dells, Six Flags, concerts, etc. Engaging in church provides High Schoolers with a sense of belonging, support, and accountability within a faith community, fostering a deeper connection to their faith. 

 

2026 QUAKE EVENT - WISCONSIN DELLS

Here is an experience you don’t want to miss!! Service projects, breakout groups, worship, waterpark and so much more! Are you in Middle School or High School and want to experience something kids talk about all year?!? Consider joining us. Sign-up with our Youth & Family Director.

2026 LIFEST EVENT

Lifest 2026 – A Party with a Purpose!
** WHEN:** July 9–12, 2026 

** WHERE:** Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh, WI


** WHO:** HIGH schoolers (ages 16–18), families welcome!

Why You’ll Love It:

  • KidZone, inflatables, giant slides & petting zoo

  • Ferris wheel rides, art projects & video game tournaments

  • Live music, bonfire worship, prayer experiences

  • Sports tournaments, yoga, scavenger hunts, 5K run

  • Camping, food trucks, merchandise & marketplace shopping

Ticket Info:

  • Full Event Youth Ticket: approx. $42

  • Camping included!!

  • Kids 7 & under free (with wristband)
    Group discounts available for 10+ tickets—ask us!

** Bring a friend and come with ILC Youth Group —this is an unforgettable summer adventure!**

HIGH SCHOOLERS ONLY TRIP…

2027 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

“Let Your Story Take Center Stage!”
Join the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis
** June 28 – July 2 | High School Youth (Grades 9–12)**

What’s Ahead:

  • Electrifying worship services and keynote speakers

  • Inspiring Bible study sessions and small group reflection

  • Meaningful service-learning projects to bless the city

  • Deepening friendships with youth from across the nation

Why You Should Be There:
Minneapolis is calling. Let’s answer with faith, joy, and bold witness. We’re “finishing what we started”—renewing a promise to journey together in God’s love.

2024 YOUTH GATHERING MEMORIES…

A Trip To Remember - National Youth Gathering 2024

New Orleans, LA

5 Youth and 2 Adult Leaders headed to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering 2024!!

Breakfast - Important meal of the day!

We made it!!

Cameron being an Ambassador for Christ!!

Our week-long entrance tickets came in the form of wrist bands…

Road trips with your church are always so much more fun than any other road trips!

Some of us have to wait to be served - patience is a blessing.

Group photos - always entertaining to take!

Nightly Gathering of 16, 000 in one space at the Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans

Accompaniment Day - Service project helping fill two new libraries at a charter school in New Orleans.

We found Ryan Mackey!!

Cade helped lead worship service with other youth from our Synod on Friday morning.