Children & Family Ministry
Welcoming all children ages birth to 5th grade to weekly programming and events. Come learn God’s big story and your place in the world, leave knowing that you are deeply loved. Children Ministries at Normandale Lutheran Church are rooted in coming alongside families in Faith Formation, musical instruction, and community building. Registration open to all with no required fee. Join us anytime of the year!
Children’s Choirs
Cherub Choir
Wednesdays, starting September 10, 2025
5:00 – 5:45pm
Open to singers in Kindergarten – grade 2
Children’s Choir
Wednesdays, starting September 10, 2025
5:45 – 6:30pm
Open to singers in grades 3 – 6
Music is a priority at Normandale Lutheran Church, and we start building strong voices early! We invite all elementary students to participate in our active choir program. Choirs rehearse weekly and sing once monthly during worship services. Singers are welcome to join mid-season.
Directed by Director of Children’s Ministry & Music Lily Askegaard. Feel free to email Lily with questions!
Sunday School
Age 3 – Grade 3
Sundays, 10:40-11:30am
Starting September 7, 2025
Sunday School classes meet in grade level classrooms weekly, directly following Sunday morning Worship. Children learn more about the Bible, diving deep into God’s big story! Sunday School children will also learn Carols to perform in the Christmas Program each year: Save the date for December 14th, 2025!
Questions about the Sunday School Program? Contact Lily Askegaard, Director of Children’s Ministry & Music.
SPARK
Grades 4-5
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Starting September 10, 2025
We have created a youth group experience for your older elementary age kids. We’re excited to engage them in a more age-appropriate level of learning, while building community and excitement for the confirmation program, which will begin in grade 6.
Questions about what SPARK looks like? Contact Lily Askegaard, Director of Children’s Ministry & Music.
Faith Markers
Age 3 – Grade 5
Milestones in a child’s faith life. Faith Markers help connect families to each other and to the congregation. As a beautiful coincidence, these opportunities also strengthen your family’s relationship with God.
2025-26 Faith Markers:
Pre-Schoolers – Prayer
Kindergarten & 1st Grade – All About Worship
2nd & 3rd Grade – First Communion
4th & 5th Grade – Stepping Stones
Family Events
All are invited!
An important part of Ministry is building community! Join us for fun family oriented Children, Youth, and Family events this year.
2025-26 Events:
- Beginning of Year Park Playdate | Sept. 7, 10:30 am
- Trunk-or-Treat | October 29, 6-7:30 pm
- Easter Egg Hunt | April 4, 10-11:30 am
- End of Year Party | May 3, 10:30 am
Normandale Preschool and Blessing Place
For the youngest members of our community, faith-based educational experiences are offered through Normandale Preschool (age 33 months to 5 years) and Blessing Place (age 18-33 months).
Contact Us & Find Us Online!
Have general questions about our incredible Children, Youth, and Family Ministry program?
Contact Lily Askegaard, our Director of Children’s Ministry & Music.
Lily is always happy to help and share more about all the great stuff we have going on!
