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Rocky Mountain Synod-ELCA
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DEEPENED DISCIPLESHIP
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Youth & Household Ministry
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In This Issue
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INFO for Trainings and RMS Gatherings:
* Recharge
* SHYG
* MSYG
* CornerStone
* Resources
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Quick Links
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resources
FREE Webinars
for all those who work with young people
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Greetings!
To quote Heidi Hagstrom, Director of the ELCA Youth Gathering, "The Youth Gathering is over, but as the adult leader you still have work to do. In fact, this might be the most important work you do . . . To ensure that the ELCA Youth Gathering is a faith-formative, faith-informing experience for young people, it is critically important that the mountain-top experience be integrated into the daily lives of young people, as well as the life of your congregation."
This eNews includes information and opportunities for continuing to Practice Discipleship and build connections with your youth and with one another in our own RMS community.
Read the important details about our two upcoming RMS Gatherings. We hope to see you and your youth there!
Thank you to each and everyone of you who walks along side our youth and their families. I don't think there is anything more rewarding or that gives me more hope in the future and mission of our church than the awesome, gifted youth in our midst and you, the adults who walk along side them.
Blessings to you this day, at home and away,
Linda |
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RECHARGE
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November 3, 2012
Denver, CO
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Recharge is a one-day, practical, affordable, team-based training event for you and your volunteer children, youth and family ministry teams. It is multi-denominational event that aims to inspire and equip professional staff and C-Y-F ministry volunteers in their efforts to lead effective youth ministry.
Your RMS Practice Discipleship Day Core Team (Kristen, Andy, Ben and myself) are all presenting workshops along with other RMS leaders and those from other denominations.
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SENIOR HIGH
YOUTH GATHERING
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November 16-18, 2012
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO
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REGISTRATION closes November 2.
T here were 645 from the RMS who attended the ELCA Youth Gathering.
All 645 are invited to reunite and Connect-4 LIFE at the RMS Gathering!
The 2012 RMS Senior High Youth Gathering is November 16-18, 2012, at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park Colorado.
This year's gathering is a place and time to "Connect-4 LIFE!"
The Senior High Youth Gathering is now on Facebook. Check it out!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH GATHERING
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January 18-20, 2013
Crowne Plaza, Colorado Springs
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The Theme is "Let's Eat!," Ezekiel 3:2-3. Jonathan Rundman will lead our singing and music for worship. MSYG traditions will be honored as well as some added twists and surprises!
Check out the awesome promotional video made by the youth at Ascension Lutheran in Colorado Springs!
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CORNER STONE
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Peer Ministers
Applications are Due NOW!
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CornerStone is the name for the team of Youth and Young Adults who serve as peer ministers and offer hospitality at both the SHYG and MSYG. It is a great way for Y & YA to stay connected, make a difference and enjoy a fun, faith-filled weekend. Applications are due October 15 for SHYG and December 1 for MSYG.
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RESOURCES FOR DEEPENED DISCIPLESHIP
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The following resources were assembled by the ELCA Youth Gathering Team to help us do the important work of connecting the experience of the Gathering, our life together in our synod, daily life in our congregations with a meaningful faith life.  In the June 2012 issue of "The Lutheran magazine," the traditional " mission trip" was reframed as an opportunity to engage in reflection and partnership. Click here to go to the ELCA Youth Gathering page and the link to the article and accompanying study guide which features our own RMS congregations, youth and caring adults. The Book of Faith Initiative invited service-learning guru Gene Roelkepartain to riff on faith formation and service with Dr. Mark Jackson and Dr. Dave Ellingson of Trinity Lutheran College. Narrated by Linda Staats, they made the video of the conversation available for FREE! Click here to check it out.  Why just watch Gene Roelkepartain's interview when you can get the full six-sessions, "Service and Learning" featuring six teachers who have practiced accompaniment in their own ministries? It is available from Select Resources via streaming for $29.95, or you can have the entire DVD set mailed to you for only $39.95. -
The SALLT (Service and Learning Leadership Team) Project is giving away all of their service and learning resources for FREE. The story includes a preview of a mobile app that will soon be released, and can be used during your home Practice Justice experiences. Visit their store and website by clicking here. |
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EXTRAVAGANZA
ELCA Youth Ministry Network
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Anaheim, CA
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 The Extravaganza is the continuing education event for all those engaged in ministry with youth and children in the ELCA. This year the theme is Faith Formation in a Missional Age.
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There is a Facebook page for all those who attended the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering from our synod.
Why not stay connected as you prepare for Detroit in 2015! In order to join the group, friend Kristen so that she can invite you to
the group.
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