Youth News: February 2026
Confirmation Classes January
February 1 at New Hanover Lutheran
February 15 at St James Limerick
Register for Box City 2026
Registration is open! This year’s event will be hosted at Christ Lutheran in Harleysville in April (after Easter!) Start looking for an appliance box during the winter sales! St James attendees - refer to the Box City official website for information only.
FAQs…
Do I have to sleep over? Encouraged, not required, some students feel better sleeping at home.
Do we sleep inside or outside? Weather dependent… in dry weather students create shelter outdoors, often bunched together in community for added protection. If we reach “Code Blue” temperatures or precipitation, students will sleep indoors.
What does it cost? $30 to attend plus students should seek sponsors for the event. Money raised through sponsorship goes to charity.
Who is the charity? This year we’ll support a new shelter in Lansdale managed by Resources for Human Development in coordination with Montgomery County.
To register St James kids and friends, go to: BC26. I will reach out for adult support separately.
Youth Summer Servant Trip
July 5-10, 2026
Quick Facts:
Current students in grades 8 through 12 and young adults are welcome to participate.
Arden NC is in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, home of the Biltmore Estate. This area experienced catastrophic flooding and tornadoes by Hurricane Helene resulting in significant structural and business loss. Repairs and aid are coordinated through Lutheran Disaster Response.
Families can plan to pay $250-$350 per person thanks to St James fundraising.
No-questions-asked scholarships are available if this price is a barrier to any interested attendee. See Janet or Pastor Chris.
Parents are welcome, but not required to attend; we currently have safe adult:student ratios.
I am so excited to have you join us! Sign up today!!