Upcoming Children, Youth, & Family Events

Sunday Morning Programs

Activity Time – Sunday Mornings during 9 am Forum

Supervised free play for all children and youth in Room 114

Children’s Area & Staffed Nursery – Sunday Mornings during worship

The Children’s Area is the front right of the sanctuary. We ask that care givers sit in the adjacent seating area to monitor their children. A staffed nursery is also available in Room 114 if needed.

For All God’s Children – Sunday Mornings during 10 am Worship

For All God’s Children time takes place at the beginning of worship when we will call children to the front of the sanctuary for the Children’s Message, prayer, and blessing.

Sunday School and Confirmation – Every Sunday at 11:30 am

Pre-8th grade children and youth are invited to attend Sunday School, which will include snacks, a Bible story, opportunities for wonder and curiosity, movement, activities, and connection. We are looking forward to a year full of learning, curiosity, wonder, and delight as we dig into God’s stories and discover more about who God is—together!

Confirmation Classes will follow two different schedules: A 1-hour weekly class every Sunday OR a 3-hour monthly class on the 1st Sunday of each month.

South Sound Youth Group (11 - 18 years old) – Every Third Sunday of the month from 5-8 pm

The South Sound Youth Group is a joint group of youth from Good Shepherd Lutheran and Gloria Dei Lutheran in West Olympia. These gatherings are a time of fun, community, play, and worship! We'll gather together for dinner (free of cost), before playing games like Vampire Tag in the church. Then we close the night with small group discussions and a time of contemplative worship.

We alternate gatherings each month at Good Shepherd and Gloria Dei. Youth are invited and encouraged to bring friends! (go to Youth Activity Night webpage for schedule.