“Transformed”

A Junior High Event

February 28, 2026

Registration

As we’re close to the event, online registration has closed.  But, please join us on Saturday!  Simply walk in and register with event staff.

Event Details

Designed for Junior High students, this day of learning and fun takes place at Metro East Lutheran High School.  The cost is $25 per person. Lunch is provided (please note if you have dietary needs in online registration.)  Doors open at 9am for registration and everything kicks off at 10am.  The day wraps up by 3:30pm.

The theme this year is “Transformed” based on Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”  We are blessed to have a keynote presenter, as well as several amazing breakout speakers.  Youth, read their topics below and choose on the day which one you want to attend.

Click the button above to register your group for this awesome day!

Schedule

(Note schedule is subject to changes.)

9am – Arrival/Registration with Games
10:00 – Greetings
10:15 – Opening Devotions with Pastor Muench
10:30 – Game
10:50 – Skit 1: Misconceptions of being transformed
11:00 – Keynote with Rev. Jeff Hemmer
11:30 – Skit 2: Transforming Yourself
11:40 – Morning Wrap Up
12pm – Lunch
1 – 1:30pm – Breakout 1
1:35 – 2:05pm – Breakout 2
2:10 – 2:40pm – Breakout 3
2:45pm Closing & Closing Worship
3:30pm – Head Home

Keynote Presenter – Rev. Jeff Hemmer

Pastor Hemmer is the author of “Man Up: The Quest for Masculinity”, and is a popular presenter at conferences like The Gathering and Higher Things.  Pastor Hemmer is a devoted husband and father of nine.  He serves a dual parish in Southern Illinois at Bethany Lutheran, Fairview Heights and Signal Hill Lutheran, Belleville.

Breakout Sessions

“Friendship Filters: Who Should Be in Your Circle”

Led by Faith Spelbring, DCE, who serves at Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville.

“Worth Dying For: How Christians should look at dating.”

Led by Rev. Brandon Metcalf, who serves as pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto.

“Gender, Identity, and God’s Design”

Led by Rev. Andrew Packer, who serves as senior pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville.

“Chosen to Chose Life”

Led by Carrie Kober, who serves at Metro East Lutheran High School and at Concordia University, Nebraska as a Regional Ambassador.

“IRL: My Faith and My Phone”

Led by Katie Van.

Questions?

For additional information, contact our offices at siddpaa@gmail.com or 618-234-4767.