Junior High, grab your friends and meet us at Irvine Lanes for a night of bowling! Whether you're throwing strikes or gutter balls, it's going to be a blast. Dinner is provided and we're paying for your bowling—just come ready to have fun!

Drop-off and pick-up at Irvine Lanes—RSVP requested to ensure we get enough lanes.

Get ready for a night of non-stop fun! We're loading up the bus and cruising around Irvine for games at Dave & Buster's, dinner, bowling at Irvine Lanes, and a sweet stop for ice cream (or some other fun dessert) along the way.

Who: All students entering 9th–12th grade—recent graduates are welcome too!
Cost: $40 per student (covers food, game tickets, bowling, and more)

Registration is REQUIRED.

Good Shepherd is bringing the summer fun with an outdoor screening of the brand-new Disney's Lilo & Stitch Live Action film!

Grab your beach chairs, pack your blankets, and bring the whole family for a magical night on the lawn. The TK Burger truck will be on-site serving up burgers, chips & a drink—all for just $8 a meal (yes, you read that right—burger + chips + drink for $8!). Plus, enjoy free popcorn and candy while you watch!

4:30–6pm | Burgers Served
6pm | Movie Starts
7:30pm | Head home

Come early, grab your food, and settle in for a fun summer night with your Good Shepherd family. We can't wait to see you there!

Get ready for an action-packed day at Activate Tustin—an interactive gaming experience combining physical challenges with cutting-edge technology! 

Cost is $30 per student, and we'll meet at 12:00pm. After playing, we'll walk over to In-N-Out for lunch, with pickup for parents there around 2:30pm. 

This event is open to all students entering 6th through 8th grade in the fall. RSVP is required.

All entering 6th–12th graders (and seniors who just graduated — you're always welcome!) are invited to join us at CDM State Beach on Wednesday, July 15 from 6–9pm for food, s'mores, and games by the bonfire. Come hang out, enjoy the summer night, and connect with your community!

Don't forget your summer passport (if you don’t know what the summer passport is, ask Jacob!). 

RSVP so we can share the exact location day of!

Get ready to hit the trail for a fun day out with friends! We'll meet at the Crystal Cove parking lot on Reef Point Drive, walk along the beach, and wrap up with lunch at Shake Shack. This event is open to all students entering 9th through 12th grade in the fall—and recent graduating seniors, you're welcome to join too! 

RSVP so we can send you details.

Join us for a full day of sun, sand, and fun! This event is open to all students entering 6th through 8th grade in the fall. Students should come prepared with a towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and their summer passport (if you don’t know what the summer passport is, ask Jacob!). 

RSVP so we can share the exact location day of!

This Father's Day, Sunday, June 21st, we're pulling out all the stops to honor the dads, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives. Join us for worship at 8am (Traditional) or 10am (Contemporary) — and stick around after the service for special food on the patio, a photo op, and a surprise gift for all the dads.

This is a morning worth celebrating together. Invite the father figures in your life and make it a Sunday to remember!

Start your summer with a bang! Good Shepherd High School students are invited to Game Night on Sunday, June 14 from 5:30–7:30 PM. We'll have Mario Kart, board games, card games, and more—it's the perfect way to reconnect with friends and kick off the season together.

All 9th through 12th grade students are welcome. See you there!

bring a friend. get starbucks. repeat.

This Sunday is Bring a Friend Night at GS High School—and for every friend you bring, BOTH of you walk away with a $5 Starbucks card. Yes, really.

No need to sign up, we’ll see you there!

9th to 12th grade students!

Come worship together, enjoy free Chipotle, and spend the evening with your people. No sign-up. No pressure. Just a fun, low-key night you won't want to miss.

All 6th through 12th grade students are invited to Youth Taco Night! Join us for hot tacos made by special guest Steve Morini (Niko's grandpa!), followed by a night of games, worship, and community. Bring a friend—this event is free to attend! We kindly ask that all students register in advance so we can make sure we have enough tacos for everyone.

Jr High (6th–8th grade)! 🎄 This Sunday is our last Jr High gathering of the year—and we’re going out sweet. Gingerbread house competition, Christmas treats, and all the festive chaos. Wear your Christmas sweater and come hang!

All 9th to 12th grade students are invited to gather for a Christmas themed-evening, delicious food, fun games, & more!

The event is FREE, but we kindly ask that you register to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Invite a friend!

All 9th to 12th grade students are invited to gather for a Thanksgiving themed-evening, delicious dessert, fun games, engaging worship & more! The event is FREE, but we kindly ask that you register to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Invite a friend!

Costumes, candy, and a whole lot of fun—join us for our High School Halloween Party! We’ll have games, food, and space to hang out with friends. Bring your best costume (prizes for the most creative!), invite a friend, and get ready for a night you won’t want to miss.

Hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & Preschool
REGISTRATION CLOSES October 12
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Bring the whole family for a night of fall fun at Good Shepherd’s annual Trunk or Treat! Kids can trick-or-treat from creatively decorated trunks and enjoy games, crafts, a cake walk, photo ops, caramel apples, and pizza for dinner. This event is free to attend, but space is limited—registration is required and closes October 12.

Adults, you can be part of the fun too! Help us welcome our community by donating candy, decorating a trunk, or serving during the event. Every bag of candy and every hour of service makes it possible for us to create a safe, joy-filled space where families experience the love of Christ in practical and meaningful ways.
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In lieu of an attendance fee, we ask that you bring a donation item. This year, we are gathering items for the a local school -

Donation Items:
Ream of white 8 1/2x11 paper
Markers
Colored Pencils
Spiral notebook
Alcohol wipes (no bleach)

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By attending this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and live video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.
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Registration closed October 12

Take a midweek break and join us for Youth Movie Night! We’ll enjoy dinner together, kick back with a movie, and of course—have plenty of popcorn. Invite your friends and come hang out for a fun and relaxing night at church.

Come hang out for a chill night of games, food, and friends. We’ll have plenty of options to play, dinner’s on us, and it’s the perfect night to invite a friend.

No need to RSVP, we’ll see you there!

Hey students—join us for a night of worship, good food, and time together! We’ll kick things off with dinner, then spend time connecting with God through music and prayer.

All 6th–12th graders are welcome—bring a friend and come hang out!

Whether you're already serving or just curious about jumping in, join us after worship for our Kids & Youth Volunteer Training! This gathering is for all who serve—or are interested in serving—in our Nursery, Kids Ministry, Jr High, or High School programs.

We’ll cover important updates, share tips for leading with confidence, and spend time encouraging one another as we head into the new ministry year. Lunch is provided, and all are welcome—whether you're a seasoned volunteer or brand new to the team!

Saddle up for a night of fun at Good Shepherd Youth! We’re gathering for our usual Sunday Night Youth Group—this time with a country twist. Throw on your best cowboy boots, hat, and western gear, invite a friend, and join us for games, food, and fun.

Join us for a summer night to remember! We’re heading to Corona Del Mar State Beach for a bonfire with food, games, worship, and a short message to encourage you mid-week. Bring a friend, your favorite hoodie, and get ready for an evening of connection and fun around the fire.

All 6th to 12th grade students are invited for an afternoon hike at Crystal Cove! We’ll meet at the Reef Point trailhead and enjoy a beautiful, easy hike together. Bring water, invite your friends, and come ready for fun – we’ll have snacks for everyone. RSVP so we can plan accordingly!
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Exact meeting location to be shared closer to the date – be sure to register to receive these details.

Celebrate the end of an awesome VBS week at our Youth After‑Party, where all 6th–12th graders—whether you served all week long or just want to hang out—can kick off summer with a waterslide, epic water‑balloon battle, and other splash‑filled games. Prefer to stay dry? Dive into board games, foosball, ping‑pong, a foam axe‑throwing station, and a stash of Nerf blasters instead.

Lunch is included to keep everyone fueled, and the cost to attend is just $5, payable during registration.

Sundays beginning June 8
During the Sermon at the 10am Worship Service

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We’re excited to launch a new Sunday morning rhythm just for Jr High! Starting June 8, students entering 6th–8th grade in the fall are invited to step out during the sermon at the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service for a time of teaching, discussion, and connection tailored to their stage of life. It’s a space to grow in faith, ask big questions, play silly games, and build community with other students. No registration needed—just come and join us!

For additional information, contact Jacob Steinhouser at jacob@gslcirvine.org.

Hey students—join us for a night of worship, good food, and time together! We’ll kick things off with dinner, then spend time connecting with God through music, prayer, and visio divina (that’s a way of reflecting on images to help us see how God might be speaking to us).

All 6th–12th graders are welcome—bring a friend and come hang out!

Our Youth Group is in recess on January 19, 2024 as our youth are up at Forest Home for Winter Camp. For specific questions, contact the Church Office at churchoffice@gslcirvine.org or leave us a voicemail at (949) 552-1918.

Our Youth Group is in recess on December 22 and 29, 2024 for the Christmas and New Year holiday. For specific questions, contact Stephanie McArthur at stephanie@gslcirvine.org.