NESynod Youth

NESY	NESynod Youth Newsletter September 2011

Greetings NESynod Youth Leaders. Here is some great opportunities not to be missed.

Going to the Gathering? At least one adult from each congregation traveling to New Orleans should attend this important weekend.
Not Going to the Gathering? Don't miss this great opportunity for networking and resources. Material covered will help you plan youth events in your own congregation
Safe Church? "Keeping Kid's Safe in New England" training is highly recommended by the synod for adults working with youth.

Blessings to all of you in your important ministry

Pastor Tim

Synod Gathering Website
ELCA Youth Gathering Site

Adult Youth Leader Summit @ Camp Calumet, Oct. 22-24

The Fall 2011 Adult Youth Leader Summit will be held at Camp Calumet the weekend of October 22-24. This is a great opportunity to join other leaders for learning about the youth culture, resources and networking. Even if you are not attending the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering there will be plenty of helpful info and resources for your Youth Ministry. Charlie Roberts, Lower Susquehanna Synod Director for Youth, and a member of the ELCA National Youth Gathering Staff will be our featured presenter. The cost is only $100 per person. Click here for more information and registration

2012 ELCA National Youth Gathering coming to a computer near you.

If you are attending the National Gathering these webinars are extremely helpful for your preparation. And even you are not these are great resources for your Youth Ministry. You can view them live and interact or watch the recorded versions later.

Click on the webinar title to register.

Sep 18, 2011 2:00 PM: Training Webinar: "Lutheran Theology: How God is Working in the World" (Dr. Jeremy Myers)

Oct 2, 2011 2:00 PM: Training Webinar: "Lutheran Theology: How Lutherans Read Scripture" (Dr. Jeremy Myers)

Oct 16, 2011 2:00 PM: Training Webinar: "Your Role as a Leader" (Dr. Terri Elton)

October 9^th 2012 Gathering Registration Day

Important! Registration opens online only at 2 p.m. EDT, and will close when 39,000 participants are reached.

Save time by pre-registering now!

October 23^rd

1:30 - 5 PM. "Keeping Kids Safe in New England"

The training will be led by Dr, Bill Barter, a forensic psychologist and child abuse specialist from Portland. Dr. Barter is also Pastor of St. Ansgar in Portland. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Eventus Maine LLC. Professionals needing CEUs or CMEs will obtain 3 contact hours of continuing education. If you are attending the Adult Youth Leader Summit please check the registration form that you will be remaining for the training. There is no additional cost for this. If you are attending the "Keeping Kids Safe in New England" training only register at: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=c85heeeab&oeidk=a07e4mkfu3a83ff08b2