Children & Youth
Ministries
From birth to college ALC is proud to be a part of your child’s faith formation journey through our:
 
  • SUNDAY/WEDNESDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
  • CONFIRMATION CLASSES 
  • JR. HIGH & SR. HIGH EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES
  • AFTER SCHOOL ACTVITIES/SPECIAL EVENTS
  • and INTERGENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
For more information or to REGISTER your child(ren) anytime of the year please contact Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries Tera Cory Elness at teraalc@gmail.comor 507-822-3377 or call the church office at 507-831-1794. Thank you!
Tera Elness
Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
Email: teraalc@gmail.com
Phone number: 507-822-3377
 ANNOUNCEMENTS 
 
 
 
JR/SR HIGH EVENTS! 
 
 
 
 
Scroll down to check out all the awesome pictures of our youth! 
 
 
 
Sunday/Wednesday School
AGES/GRADES: 3 Years Old-6th Grade
HELD: Sundays at 10:15AM-11:00AM
Wednesday at 5:30PM-6:15PM
(ONLY DURING THE WINDOM SCHOOL YEAR)
 
Students may register for either Sunday or Wednesday whichever works for your schedule. Each 45 minute session includes both classroom and music time. 
 
Our Sunday/Wednesday School Program also includes special days, events, activities, multi generational opportunities, and more! 
 
There is no cost to attend Sunday/Wednesday School 
 
All children are gifted an age specific Bible. 
 
Our lesson’s come from Sparks Curriculum published by Augsburg Fortress. Each year we have a different theme to go along with our lessons, activities, and special events! 
 
Photos of Fun!
FAITHFEST AT AUGUSTANA 2026
Cookies & Cocoa 2025
YOUTH 2025 CHRISTMAS PARTY
 
BACK TO SCHOOL GRILL OUT 2025
BOUNDARY WATERS 2025
DULUTH MISSION TRIP 2025
Sr. High Youth Gathering 2025
YOUTH LED EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 2025
FIRST COMMUNION 2025
7th Grade Confirmation Retreat at Shetek 2025
Gustavus Leadership Event 2025
 
Faithfest at Augustana 2025
 
Girl’s Night
 
 
 
 
       
 
 
 
VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY 2026
Prayer Partner Party 2026
           
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 2025
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS PARTY
Vacation Bible School 2025
Donuts with Grownups
Grandparent’s Day
 
Just some cute Photos!
                         
 
 
Jr./Sr. High Events/Opportunities
Jr. High AGES/GRADES: 7th-9th Grade
Sr. High AGES/GRADES: 10th-12th Grade
 Be on the lookout for activities and events on our monthly calendars, messenger, and bulletin announcements! 
 
 
                            
 
                            
ALC ELCA College Scholarship Opportunity
As you make college plans, or firm up your plans for fall, we want to inform or remind you of a wonderful resource we have here at American Lutheran Church of Windom:  The ALC Scholarship Fund.  This fund exists to financially support sons and daughters of the congregation attending colleges of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.  The Fund can provide a scholarship of $2,000/year for a maximum of four years at the ELCA institution of your choice.
You can also check out the Scholarship Tab under Ministries for more information! 

Some of our regional ELCA Colleges are:

  • Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD
  • Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN
  • Concordia College in Moorhead, MN
  • Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN,
  • Olaf College in Northfield MN
  • Luther College in Decorah, IA 
  • Wartburg College, Waverly, IA
The 26 colleges and universities of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America are some of our proudest institutions.