MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

Helping middle school students know Christ and make Christ known!

At Red Hill Lutheran Church & School, we believe that middle school is a crucial and integral part of a student's faith journey. We want to facilitate a place where students can grow, build meaningful relationships, and truly get to know Jesus for themselves!


Please see below for our weekly gatheringsupcoming events, and other information that may help you and your family! 

JUMP: YFM MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP 2025

JULY 28 - AUGUST 1, 2025

Middle School Summer Overnight Camp is the ultimate place for your 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade student! During this 5-day camp, we'll explore how we are invited to trust God as we JUMP into our faith. This camp is an incredible opportunity for students to connect with their peers, build meaningful friendships, and most importantly, an opportunity for them to challenge themselves to grow deeper in their faith, through the teaching of God's Word, worship, and so much more!


This summer, Red Hill Lutheran Church & School is heading to a beautiful, private, gated 5-acre estate in Palm Desert! Our group will have exclusive access to two pools, a large pond with an outdoor pavilion, a regulation-size tennis court that converts into multiple pickleball courts, plus cabanas and fire pits for evening gatherings. Inside, students can enjoy a pool table, board games, and plenty of space to relax and bond. Whether they're soaking up the sun, playing sports, swimming, or unwinding with friends, this retreat offers the perfect balance of fun and intentionality for all to create lasting memories with their friends and JUMP deeper into their faith!


If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact the Student Ministry Coordinator, Tim Rivera, at trivera@redhillchurch.org.

 

Register today!

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY | WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

    INSIDE Peter's Parish

    6:00pm to 8:00pm

    All middle schoolers are welcome every Wednesday night for food, fun, games, hanging out with friends, and a great time in God’s Word! We will see you there!


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  • INVITED

    Midweek Teaching Series For APRIL

    There's nothing like throwing a party to celebrate the people you love. Be it for a birthday, an achievement, or a new chapter of life, parties give us a reason to gather, laugh, and create new memories together. And if we really stopped to look around, we'd find so many reasons to celebrate what's happening in our lives that the parties would never stop.


    In this 6-week series, we'll see what it's like when we celebrate all that God has done through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We'll celebrate that with Jesus, everyone’s invited, and we'll celebrate who Jesus is. Then, we'll see how we're invited to remember what Jesus has done, let Jesus make us new, follow the Holy Spirit's lead, and how Jesus invites us to invite others. 


    Want to learn and grow alongside your kid as we go through this teaching series? You can! Spend a few minutes each week studying the passages of Scripture we'll be teaching, praying about what God wants to do in you and your family, and growing by putting God's words into practice in your own life. Download the parent devotional here!


    Parent Devotional

  • DISCIPLEU STUDENT MINISTRY | SUNDAY MORNINGS

    INSIDE PETER'S PARISH

    9:15am to 10:00am

    Red Hill Lutheran Church offers a DiscipleU Educational hour for students in 6th through 12th grade between the 8:00am and 10:15am worship services. Students are welcome to join the class inside Peter’s Parish at 9:15 am. This month, we are going through a series called Standing at a Crossroad that looks at several different stories from the last week of Jesus's life. Different people were standing at a crossroads and they have to decide, will they choose to follow Him or go in the other direction?


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  • family resource library

    It is a joy and honor to support and equip entire families throughout all stages of life. To assist with that endeavor, we have a fantastic Family Resource Library with books for children of all ages, from newborns to college students. These books cover developmental milestones at each age and a wide range of other subjects. These resources are available on the patio every week.


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CONNECT WITH US

Want to stay updated on upcoming events, complete a medical form for your student, or find ways to serve in Middle School Ministry? Check out the sections below for more details, and click on the one that fits what you're looking for!

  • Want to stay in the know loop about all things Middle School Ministry? Sign up for our parent emails to get the latest updates, events, and fun happenings straight to your inbox! No spam, just the good stuff (hopefully). 


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  • All students participating in our ministry must have a current medical and liability release form on file, renewed annually. We know it may seem lengthy, but it is essential for keeping both your student and our volunteers safe. The current form is valid through spring 2025.


    MEDICAL & LIABILITY FORM

  • Interested in serving in Middle School Ministry? We're excited to have you on board! Whether you have a little time or a lot, there's a place for you to make an impact. We'll be in touch to find the best fit for you!


    Get involved

  • Have questions about Middle School Ministry? We're here to help! Feel free to reach out to our Student Ministry Coordinator, Tim Rivera, anytime!


    CONTACT US

Timothy Rivera

Student Ministry Coordinator

Tim has been serving in Middle School and High School Ministry at Red Hill Lutheran Church and School since 2023. A graduate from Cal State Fullerton with a BA in Youth/Adolescent Development, Tim loves connecting with this age group and giving them a place where they can feel safe and ultimately feel the love of Jesus and learn more about Him and how God works in their lives. You can find Tim playing card games with students, talking about all things Star Wars, drinking (too much) coffee, talking about Jesus, or spending time with his fianceé, Noah.