Servant Event 2024
One of the values we hold at Holy Cross is that of service. Following Christ’s example, we live lives of service for the benefit of our family, friends, and neighbors. The vision at Holy Cross is to serve others, impacting our community and beyond.
All youth in grades 9-12 are invited to go beyond and travel to Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR), a camp and retreat in the mountains of Colorado, where we will serve their ministry from June 8-15. Join us for that adventure!
Work activities
You may be involved in any of the following work activities at LVR.
- Clearing the ever expanding trail system
- Trail building/maintenance
- Clearing and working on drainage near buildings
- Making improvements to campsites
- Building a retaining wall
- etc.
Recreational activities
Recreational activites include the following options.
- Climbing and rappelling
- Hiking a mountain that is 14,000 feet above sea level
- Off site service project
- Rafting (+$95 per person)
Registration
Online registration is due Tuesday, May 28th.
NOTE: If you do not register through the camp's website, you will not have a reserved spot for the
week.
- Registration fee: $200
- Potential expenses: $80 for meals while traveling; additional $95 if we choose offsite rafting
If you are planning to join us, please complete both of the following sign-ups. The first is for us to plan the transportation for the travel. The second is the official registraton for our week at Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR).
Register for travel
This registration is to track who is going to attend. Complete it so we can plan proper transportation for our travel.
Register with Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR)
Online registration is due Tuesday, May 28th.
NOTE: If you do not register through the camp's website, you will not have a reserved spot for
the week.
Each family must create an account with LVR, and then add each family member who will attend. For multiple youth, this means multiple registrations.
To register at LVR for this specific week
- Click the following button to go to the LVR website.
- On the LVR website, click REGISTER.
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Enter the username and password that are listed below.
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Username / Email: Holy Cross Rochester MN
Password: Serve -
Registering on the LVR website will include filling out medical/health forms. Please plan for 10-15 minutes to complete the registration process.
Additionally, the state of Colorado requires all participants under the age of 18 to submit two health forms in conjunction with your provider.
- Physical (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MWjKq7A-pD_7QiFWobQ98xDrakHWMgma/view?usp=sharingphysical)
- Immunizations (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hXcWrsO1N2fx5OkOaB5dp9oaJUm7TtBF/view?usp=sharing)
Please complete both of these forms, then either return the completed paper forms to Pastor Jordan or email him a PDF copy.
A lot of information is required for this trip. We do all of this because of the huge value that events like this have for all who participate. You will live out your vocation of serving others, try something you may not have done before, and grow through this time. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to Pastor Jordan.