Children
Worship
- Children are always welcome at Salem and are invited to participate in worship services.
- Kids’ bags filled with stuffed with toys, books, and crayons are available at the Sanctuary entrance.
- A fully stocked nursery (toys, games, books) is available every Sunday morning during worship in case your child needs a break from worship, feel free to make use of it!
Church School
FAITH FORMATION
Salem partners with St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church during the school year (September – May) to offer a time for worship and learning for individuals and families. Classes are held every Wednesday evening from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at St. Stephen’s. Dinner is served at 5:30 pm. The third Wednesday of the month is celebrated as an All Church Activity Night at Salem.
Youth
Confirmation (6th – 9th Grade)
Salem’s confirmation ministry is an experience designed to nurture youth in the Christian faith. A creative program which seeks to meet youth where they are in life and helps them discover the joy of faith.Confirmation is built upon four basic Lutheran foundations — Bible study, worship, community, and service. We use these foundations to build a solid relationship with God, with friends and with the church. The class is held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Dinner: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Class: 6:00 – 7:00 pm. (mid-September through mid-May).
Summer
Vacation Bible School
Salem partners with St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in the summer and offers Vacation Bible School for children in Pre-K through 5th grade. The curriculum is different every year and engages children in a fun time of games, songs, activities that teach them about God’s love for them. This rich and enjoyable time of education is held at Salem and is a week-long event. This year’s VBS will be held from June 10-14 (5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.) The theme is “Breaker Rock Beach”. Please use the link below to learn more and register to attend and/or volunteer!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024 – LEARN MORE & REGISTER!
Camp Wapo
Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp is affectionately known as Camp Wapo. It is an integral part of our ministry to children and youth. The statistics are overwhelming, children who attend a faith-based summer camp are more likely to maintain a life-long relationship with the church. Salem encourages children to attend and supports them with scholarship assistance. Click here for more information about Camp Wapo.