Northwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA

2008 LYO Application Forms (PDF)

2009 ELCA Youth Gathering Site Announced

The 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering will be in: New Orleans July 22-26, 2009. The theme is JesusJusticeJazz and it draws from the rich faith history, diverse cultures, and arts of New Orleans. It will stretch our understandings of what it means to live in relationship and service with each other in the manner of Christ—for life! Read more at http://www.elca.org/youth/gathering.html

Youth Ministry Resources on the Churchwide Website:

http://www.elca.org/youth.html

Studies and discussions on movies:

http://www.elca.org/youth/reelworld/

Weekly discussion/Bible study on current issues called Faith Lens: http://www.elca.org/youth/faithlens/index.html

Resource for teaching youth centering prayer, “Prayer Stool Project”: http://www.elca.org/youth/prayerstool.html

Opportunities for training, continuing education,

and certification in youth ministry

http://www.elca.org/youth/training.html

Help for congregational leaders, everyday tools of

youth ministry, leadership guidelines, caring for youth, and program helps http://www.elca.org/youth/helpsheets/index.html

Ongoing events in Youth and Family in the ELCA http://www.elca.org/youth/events.html#2006

Ways your congregation can become a Safe Haven for Kids http://www.elca.org/init/safehaven/create.html

The Youth Ministry & Spirituality Project