Youth and Young Adult Ministries

The youth ministry program provides opportunities for all youth in grades 6–12 and college-age students. There are many options throughout the week for middle school youth (entering grades 6–8) and high school youth (grades 9–12) along with special fellowship and service events. There is something for everyone and all are welcome!

Messiah also connects with college-age students, whether they are away at school or studying here in Vancouver. If you fall into this category, please let us know your address. You never know when a surprise might end up in your mailbox!

The confirmation program is for students entering grades 6–8 (students who are entering 9th grade, but not yet confirmed will participate in high school activities). If you are in grades 6–8 and are not part of the confirmation program, but would like to be, please contact Jessica Potts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

All students (whether enrolled in confirmation or not) are welcome at all activities and classes. Check the church calendar for upcoming fun activities. Scholarships are always available when needed to offset the cost of any youth event. Please contact Jessica Potts  at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information.

Many things are happening at Messiah. Bring a friend. There is something for everyone!

Middle School

Check out the church calendar for upcoming fun activities. Scholarships are always available when needed to offset the cost of any youth event. Please contact Jessica Potts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information.

Confirmation Classes--Wednesdays from 6-7pm starting every fall

Youth in grades 6 - 8 are invited to participate in confirmation. Confirmation is three year program and students are typically confirmed in the fall of their 9th grade year. During the three years students will study the Lord's Prayer, Apostles' Creed, Old and New Testaments, Serving in the World and more. Please contact Jessica Potts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information.

Sundays

Worship with your family. Youth are also welcome to participate in worship by greeting, ushering, helping in the A/V booth or reading a lesson during worship.

High School

Check out the church calendar for upcoming fun activities. Scholarships are always available when needed to offset the cost of any youth event. Please contact Jessica at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information.

High School on Wednesdays from 6-7pm during the school year.

High School Youth meet Wednesdays a time of fun, fellowship and Bible Study.

College

If you know of a Messiah student who is currently pursuing some form of higher education, please email the church office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with their current address and email.

Monday Morning Small Group

Meets every Monday In-Person at 9:30am in the Messiah Hazel Dell Fellowship Hall for for coffee, treats, and good conversation!

Material Girls

Members gather for fellowship as they work on individual craft projects ranging from hand work such as quilting, knitting, and cross stitch. Meets Tuesdays from 11:45am-1:45pm at Messiah Hazel Dell.

For more information, contact Janice Harris Harding at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Lutheran World Relief Quilters

Assembling quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Meets Tuesdays at 9:30 am at Messiah Hazel Dell.

For more information, contact Lisa Ruecker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Faith and Fibers

Knitters, crocheters, and weavers meet to create prayer shawls and/or lap blankets to give to those in need of prayer.

Faith and Fibers meets the first and third Thursdays in the narthex at the Hazel Dell campus at 9:30am and includes devotions and prayer for those in need.

For more information contact
Pat Gillman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 Chatter Books Book Club

The Chatter Books book group has been meeting continuously for the last nine years, maintaining contact via Zoom during the pandemic.

They have read nearly 100 books during their tenure from many different genres, which include the classics, mysteries, fiction and non fiction and have explored some of the following authors: Jon Krakauer, Geraldine Brooks, Fredrick Backman, and Margaret Atwood to name a few. Please consider joining the group if you enjoy reading and lively discussions.

Currently, the Chatter Books will meet the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Messiah Hazel Dell. New participants are always welcome.

 If you enjoy reading and lively discussions, please join us!

Tuesday Morning Zoom Book Group

The Zoom book group typically reads journals or books focusing on current events. Currently they are reading from Sojourners magazine. All are welcome to join in the discussion every week.

For the Zoom link and a link to the current article email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Choir

Messiah’s choir is an all-ages non-auditioned choir; the only requirements are a love of music and a love of learning! We meet to challenge our voices and musical ability in a fun, supportive environment that welcomes all levels of experience. Singing in choir is a wonderful way to connect with friends and community, experience the presence of God in music, and offer that experience to the congregation in bi-weekly anthems.

Rehearsals: Thursday 6-7pm, Hazel Dell sanctuary

Contemporary Worship Band 

The praise band leads our Messiah North worship service at 9am every Sunday at Windy Hills Winery in Ridgefield. This is an auditioned group where beginners can grow and experienced musicians can continue to hone their skills.

Rehearsals: Thursdays 7-8:30pm, Hazel Dell sanctuary

Handbells

If you’re not sure what a handbell is or if you’ve rung them all your life, Messiah’s handbell choir welcomes you! Beginners will learn the basics of reading music and bell technique in a relaxed and encouraging rehearsal atmosphere. We perform easy-to-intermediate music periodically throughout the year and for special services like Christmas and Easter.

Rehearsals: Thursdays 6:00pm, Hazel Dell music room

Solo & Special Music

Special music doesn’t always need a special occasion – we are always looking for special music during worship services! An accompanist will be provided.

Audio/Video/Technology

Are you a whiz with soundboards, cameras, or streaming technology? Have you always wanted to learn how to mix sound for a band? Are you not sure what that means, but you’re looking for a way to get involved? Messiah is always looking for A/V volunteers to help run our technology during worship services. Training will be provided on sound mixing, soundboard and camera operation, and running the livestream.

Vacation Bible School

Thanks for an awesome VBS 2025! Look for info on Vacation Bible School 2026 coming soon!