Sept. 2015
Vol 9, Issue 1
Youth and Family Ministry
 NC Synod, ELCA
Youth Cross
 
Walking Together...Sharing Christ!
 
Welcome to the Youth & Family E-news for the NC Synod!  
 Joys and Concerns

Earth

Among my prayer concerns and joys...


* For the busy time of fall. May we enjoy the season.
 

* For the YouthQuake planning team as we prepare for our 3-5th grade events.
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Joys and Concerns
News
ELCA Highlight
Calendar
Outdoor Ministries
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* NEW - Ministry Mondays begin October 19th and will include online conversations (using the Go To Meeting resource) around the following topics:
October 19 - Practice Discipleship
October 26 - Milestone Ministry
November 2 - ELCA World Hunger
November 9 - Social Media
The link to each Monday event is posted here under webinars.

* NEW - We kick off our monthly Youth & Family Ministry Network meetings on September 29th at the Synod Office. All are welcome. We begin at 10am.

* Nichole Nordeman will perform at St. John's, Salisbury on September 13th at 7pm. Ticket information here.

* Lutheran Youth Day at Lenoir-Rhyne is October 10th. Look for more information coming from Lenoir-Rhyne soon.

* Once again, we have two scheduled YouthQuake events in the fall. Join us in Gastonia or Raleigh for our annual 3-5th grade event. November 14th - Holy Trinity, Raleigh. November 21st - Lutheran Chapel, Gastonia.

* NEW - Sunday, November 22nd at 7pm. Mt. Olive, Hickory. Rise Up Together Tour featuring Agape, Rachel Kurtz and Joe Davis. 

 

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It's time to consider the 2016 ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza. If you've never been, it's well worth the time and expense. Join me in Anaheim when we'll gather around the theme - Wonder!
 Calendar
Calendar

 

September 12 - Installation of new bishop - Christ, Charlotte
September 13 - God's Work, Our Hands Sunday
September 13 - Nichole Nordeman - St. John's, Salisbury, 7pm
September 25-26 - Synod Council 
September 29 - Y&F Ministry Network Meeting - Synod Office
October 10 - Lutheran Youth Day
October 12-14 - Fall Convocation - Lutheridge
October 19 - Ministry Monday - Online conversation about Practice Discipleship
October 26 - Ministry Monday - Online conversation about Milestone Ministry
November 2 - Ministry Monday - Online conversation about ELCA World Hunger
November 5-8 - Youth Leadership Summit- Camp Carol Joy Hollings, Nebraska
November 9 - Ministry Monday - Online conversation on Social Media
November 12 - Get to Know Your Synod Day - Synod Office, Salisbury
November 14 - YouthQuake - Holy Trinity, Raleigh
November 17 - Y&F Ministry Network Meeting - Synod Office
November 21 - YouthQuake - Lutheran Chapel, Gastonia
November 22 - Rise up Together Tour - Mt. Olive, Hickory 7pm
December 1-4 - Engaging Young People Summit - Pasadena, CA
December 4-5 - Synod Council

2016
January 16-17 LYO Board Retreat - Taylorsville
January 21-23 Bold Like Jesus Conference - Christ, Charlotte
February 3-5 Practice Discipleship Training - Anaheim, California
February 5-8 - ELCA YM Extravaganza - Anaheim, California
February 26-28 - LYO Assembly - Embassy Suites, Greensboro
February 26-28 - YARP training - Embassy Suites, Greensboro
April 11-13 - Region Nine Youth Ministry Staff Retreat


Outdoor Ministry Opportunities


* 2016 Faith Alive registration is now open. 
Four weekends - SEVEN retreats. Two separate retreats each weekend - except November. Our unique curriculum uses experiential learning to leave lasting lessons. Lutheridge staff provide supervision for campers, staying in cabins with them and sharing their faithful witness. Campers can come alone or with a group. Lessons are geared to middle school, but 5th grade through high school youth are welcome to attend (Campers will be placed in cabin groups with those close to their own age). Adult leaders are welcome and encouraged to participate, but not required to attend.
January 29-31 - Holy Baptism and Holy Communion.
April 22-24 - 10 Commandments and Reformation 


* Crossing Cluster Celebrates 10 years at Lutherock.  With nearly 60 years of ministry under its belt, Lutherock, one of the four sites of NovusWay Ministries, has touched the lives of thousands, and some of these guests have been visiting every summer for DECADES. More...



 
* UnFinished Objects Retreat (UFO) - September 25-27, 
Kure Beach
Do you have unfinished projects laying around your house?  Do you want to get a jump on those hand-crafted Christmas gifts? Take a moment to pause and spend the weekend with good food, laughter, and fellowship with friends as you finally get the chance to complete those unfinished projects. Contact Melissa at 919.552.9421 or at agape@agapekurebeach.org for more info. Register here!

* GOOD NEWS, GOOD BREWS RETREAT
October 9-11
Kure Beach
Join other participants of this adult retreat at Kure Beach for worship, Bible study led by Pastor Charlie Zimmerman, and of course the chance to sample some really well made craft beer. For more info or to register please contact Ava at 919.552.9421 or atprogram@agapekurebeach.org. Register here!
Tammy Jones West, AIM
Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator
NC Synod ELCA
828.308.1362