ELCA Youth Ministry
Welcome to a place where we are listening to and striving to amplify the voices and the songs of young people, focusing on youth ages 14 to 18.
The Youth Ministry program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America provides and supports resources, information, networking, and programs for people who serve in ministries with youth and young adults. The
ELCA Youth Gathering and
Lutheran Youth Organization carry special emphases in leadership development, faith formation, and service learning.
Here are some highlights of what's going on right now for youth ministry leaders...
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ELCA Youth Gathering
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 18-22, 2012
- Gather again, in New Orleans, not to cheer on the Saints football team, but to stand with the saints of God in that place: the young and the old, the privileged and the uninvited, the lonely and the claimed, the powerful and the shamed, the weak and the strong, those who have built new homes and those still struggling to rebuild.
- Please join us in the summer of 2012 in New Orleans. There is more to be done, and more to learn.
- Go to ELCA Youth Gathering and become part of the movement, ELCA for NOLA!
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2010 Youth Worker Summit
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
December 1-4, 2010
- Renewing Worship shaped by a diversity of traditions and practices
- Stimulating Presentations by recognized thought leaders and innovators
- Nourishing Small Groups offering deep discussion and mutual encouragement
- Challenging Workshops focused on relevant topics which will enhance your ministry
Go to www.youthworkersummit.org for more information.
ELCA youth workers/participants: registration discounts are being offered by e-application beginning February 15, 2010.
Click here for more information about discounts.
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Youth
Ministry
Research
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Youth Ministry Research
- A Doctor of Ministry candidate named Matthew D. Slippy is inviting participating in a carefully crafted research project on the importance of doctrine in the practices of youth ministry.
- If you would like to learn more, please check out www.youthministrysurvey.com
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FirstThird Dialogues
- Hungry for some nourishing interchange on youth ministry theology and practices? Check out Luther Seminary's FirstThird Dialogues at www.firstthird.org
- The first event in the series, March 1-3, 2010, will feature Kenda Dean and Andrew Root in lively dialogue, with Tony Jones and Doug Pagitt serving as moderators.
- Register by February 1 for the most affordable rate!
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Alternative Spring Break Programs
Journeys for Youth and Young Adults
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Jesus Justice Jazz: The Tour
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