GSLC fosters a nurturing environment for youth by emphasizing
the importance of regular worship: Regular worship attendance fosters resilient youth relationships, both interpersonal and with the campus as a second home.
comprehensive involvement in community and social justice activities: GSLC believes youth learn the way of Christ by living the way of Christ.
GSLC also recognizes the pace and fatigue of family life and that youth faith formation too often relies on gendered labor. Given these priorities and capacities, GSLC offers the following opportunities for kids.
Sunday Morning Children’s Church and Choir
Open to kids of all ages during Sunday Worship, Children's Church creates space for kids to connect, engage God's word at an age-appropriate level, and have fun. Children’s Church lessons correspond with Sunday Worship Readings to encourage family connection and conversation. Activities include crafts, Kid’s Choir practice, and games. Kids and their leaders leave the sanctuary before the First Reading and return in time for Communion.
Open Doors
Since its launch on Wednesday evenings in August 2024, Open Doors has been a welcoming weekly gathering from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the Queer Camp community. In 2025, GSLC warmly re-invites all older youth to Open Doors, a free dinner, followed by time to connect or enjoy solo activities in a shared space.
Queer Camp
Queer Camp is a unique opportunity for LGBTQIA+ youth to let loose and have fun in an inclusive setting where they feel safe, celebrated, loved, and valued by each other and their community. Queer Campers may be who they are without fear of judgment.
GSLC hosts Queer Camp 2025 July 14-18th 2025, 9am-6pm.