* Several new online trainings for our synod. Click here to register for one or all. Here's how the process works. We are using "Go To Meeting" software and can have up to 15 people on each training. If these fill, we can easily schedule more. You will receive an email invitation with details on how to join the conversation. If you have a webcam, we'll see you. If not, no problem. If you are not near your computer but would like to be a part - you can call in (unfortunately, not a toll free call). You can also participate just by being in front of your computer and clicking on the link. It's really quite simple.  

- January 12th - 10am. Family Lenten Devotion conversation.

- January 23rd - 10am. Child Safety conversation.

- February 1 - noon. Child Safety conversation.

- February 16th - noon. ELCA Youth Gathering updates.

- February 23rd - noon. Milestone ministry conversation.

* LYO Registration is open for all. Join us for our annual 6-12th grade event, Feb. 24-26, 2012 at the Embassy Suites, Greensboro. Cost is $128 and we are registering online with our new system. Thanks for being our overnight event pioneers using this system.

* 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering Training. Live and in person with Synod Coordinator, Heather Langan. Embassy Suites, Greensboro - February 25th. Time to be determined. Open to all!

* Our quarterly Y&F Network meeting is scheduled for January 17th from 10am until noon. Click here to let me know you are coming.

* If you are attending the 2012 ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza, let me know. Our synod will gather for dinner together (dutch, sorry) on Friday, Feb. 10th at 6:30pm. Working on the restaurant but that will depend on the numbers. Email me. 

* Webinars - a word about the webinars listed below. You MUST register ahead of time in order to participate. (You can actually register NOW - just click on the link in the calendar below) There is a limit to the number of participants so you may need a back-up plan of watching it after it's posted online. These are usually up on the ELCA YM Network site within two days. So, plan accordingly.

*  ELCA Youth Gathering - click here to sign up for North Carolina updates. We are creating a database for those attending or considering attending so we can target our information.  

* In the revamp of the website we have the opportunity to include pictures (slides really that change) on the homepage. I'd love to have pictures of your trips, events, etc. Email me with a 1-2 paragraph description and see your group on the www.lutheranyouth.org homepage.

SKI RETREATS at Lutheridge  Both Sites: January 13-16 (Friday-Monday), 20-22, 27-29, February 3-5, 17-19, and 10-12 (Friday-Sunday)

BYG Retreat

Agapé - Kure Beach Ministries

Feb. 24-26

Camp Agapé

Agapé - Kure Beach Ministries' goal is to keep your youth group strong and growing by laying a foundation for its future members - the 3rd thru 5th graders at your church! Bring your elementary age kids to Camp Agapé for BYG (Building Youth Groups), a fun community building camp experience. Because most BYG weekends are made up of groups from several churches, your group will have fun interacting with others during different camp activities like, canoeing, crafts, hiking, etc. Interested? Contact Katie atprogram@agapekurebeach.org.

BYG-ER Retreat

Agapé - Kure Beach Ministries

March 23-25

Camp Agapé

Let us help you grow the bonds with the 6th - 8th graders in your youth group even BYG-ER as you play in the woods of Camp Agapé middle-school style! Experience all the fun of a BYG event and more! Groups may take longer hikes, camp at the Outpost, and try out the low-ropes course. Interested? Contact Katie at program@agapekurebeach.org.

Agapé Work Day

Agapé -  Kure Beach Ministries

April 21

Camp Agapé

April is the perfect time for spring cleaning! Join us at Camp Agapé for a fun day of fellowship as we clean, spread chips, paint and do the necessary work to get camp ready for the 2012 season. Lodging is available Friday night, reservations required. Breakfast and lunch provided on Saturday. Interested? Contact Bill at projects@agapekurebeach.org.

BYG Retreat

Agapé - Kure Beach Ministries

April 27-29

Camp Agapé

Agapé - Kure Beach Ministries' goal is to keep your youth group strong and growing by laying a foundation for its future members - the 3rd thru 5th graders at your church! Bring your elementary age kids to Camp Agapé for BYG (Building Youth Groups), a fun community building camp experience. Because most BYG weekends are made up of groups from several churches, your group will have fun interacting with others during different camp activities like, canoeing, crafts, hiking, etc. Interested? Contact Katie atprogram@agapekurebeach.org.

Mother Daughter Retreat

Agapé -  Kure Beach Ministries

May 11-12

Camp Agapé

Spend some quality time with your mother, daughter, grand-daughter or the mother/daughter figure in your life at the comfortable retreat facilities of Camp Agapé. Enjoy a special overnight program that includes worship and devotion times, interactive Bible study, a craft, music, relaxation time, a mother - daughter banquet and lots of fun! Check our website for registration information and detailshttp://www.agapekurebeach.org/retreats/retreats.html.