The Wessington Springs Area Community Youth Group will hold their kickoff event on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The event will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church at 210 Dunham Ave. N. in Wessington Springs. There will be games, supper, music and fellowship. All youth in grades 7 through 12 are invited.
The WS Area Community Youth Group began in 2007 when several of the area churches decided to combine to form one youth group, open to any area youth, not just those who were members of a church. Their mission has been to promote Christian values as the guiding force in the lives of area youth and students.
They will meet every Wednesday evening from October through April, with breaks for holidays. A meal is served at 6:30 p.m., followed by praise, worship and fellowship from 7 to 8 p.m. The meals are provided and served by the area churches.
Along with the above activities, community service activities are planned. The first will be held Wednesday, October 28, when the youth group will canvass Wessington Springs for donations to the local food pantry. Those who live out of town and would like to donate may drop off donations at an area church.
Anyone interested in helping with the youth group through time, talent, food or other contributions, or anyone with questions, may contact Kathy Bergeleen at (605) 350-5143.