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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NEW!! Responses and Feedback from Jesus Justice Jazz
Is your congregation wondering if it is worth it to send youth to the ELCA Youth Gathering in 2012? Are you trying to find resources to assist parents, baptismal sponsors and congregational members to fulfill their promise to rear children and youth into Christian faith? More... |
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The Definately Abled Adivisory Committee invites Responses to the Draft Message on Human Disabilities
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CSLYOPs 2010
Camp Carol Joy Holling
Ashland, Nebraska
October 28-31, 2010
The official invitation and details are found here. Registration will open August 1, 2010. Check back for theme and program information in May. |
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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.
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Extravaganza 2011
Hyatt Crown Center
Kansas City, Missouri
January 20-24, 2011
Extravaganza 2011 is the ELCA Youth Ministry Network's gathering of adults who tend the faith journeys of the young. Its about renewal, education and connection.
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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, and be a part of God bringing in God’s New Creation through the church.
- Go to ELCA Youth Gathering and become part of the movement, ELCA for NOLA!
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LYO Restructuring Update
- The Lutheran Youth Organization is undergoing a study and restructuring process.
- The LYO Restructuring Team just completed their survey on Purpose and Core Values. Thank you to all who participated!
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Alternative Spring Break Programs
Journeys for Youth and Young Adults
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"Change the World"
2009 Lutheran Youth Challenge
Thank you to all who participated in the challenge! The amount of money raised to support people who are hungry was $400,892. A job well done!
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