Welcome to the NC Synod Youth and Family Ministry E-news. 


October 2015
Making a Difference on our behalf... 
LDR - Lutheran Disaster Response
The Carolinas have endured catastrophic rainfall that has shattered records and left unprecedented scenes of flooding in its wake. The hardest-hit areas stretch from Columbia, all the way to the coast. The flooding has led to the death of more than a dozen people, tens of thousands are without power, major highways and interstates have been closed, and homes have been completely destroyed.   (Continue reading...)
Upcoming events and trainings

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LYO Assembly 2016 - registration is now open. Every year in February we gather for our Lutheran Youth Organization Assembly. We'd love to have you join us for a weekend of fun, fellowship, prayer and learning. This year's theme is Amazing Grace. Please make plans now to attend. We will gather February 26-28th at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro. This event is open to all 6-12th graders.

* YARP Training 2016 will be held in conjunction with our annual LYO Assembly. If you have 18-25 year olds who would be willing to volunteer their time to serve the synod and our congregations in youth ministry, please let Tammy know. They can register here. (it's a sub-event of LYO on the registration. The LYO registration will be removed from your/their account) No charge for this training.

* Ministry Mondays began October 19th and will include online conversations (using the Go To Meeting resource) around the following topics:
October 26 - Milestone Ministry
November 2 - ELCA World Hunger
November 9 - Social Media
The link to each Monday event is posted here under webinars.

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. 

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 Rise up Together Tour featuring Rachel Kurtz, Agape and Joe Davis. Two concerts on the same day.
Sunday, November 22nd 
2pm - First, Greensboro
7pm - Mt. Olive, Hickory. 
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Mark your calendars now!

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 - First, Greensboro, 7pm
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
January 22 Bold Like Jesus Concert w/Rachel Kurtz - 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 in the NC Synod. 

Below you will find wonderful offerings from our outdoor ministry sites. If you have specific questions, please check out their websites. 

Novus Way (Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs & Luther Ranch)

Agapé Fall Work Day
October 31
Camp Agapé
Get your crew together and plan to come out to camp. Help us get the facilities ready for the fall and winter season. There will be plenty of jobs for everyone to do!! Lodging is available Friday night - reservations required. Bring your own bedding & towels if you plan to stay. Breakfast and lunch are provided on Saturday, but all other meals are on your own. For more information or to register, contact Mir at 919.552.9421 or via email at AceEd@agapekurebeach.org.

ACE Ed Hike-a-thon & Basket Raffle
November 7
Camp Agapé
Hiking, food, fun, and fellowship! Come out to Camp Agapé for a morning hike in God's woods and help raise money for the Agapé Center for Environmental Education program. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or cocoa and browse the contents of our bountiful raffle baskets. Bring your family, friends or youth group! It will be a fun day for everyone!! For more info or to register, contact Mir at 919.552.9421 or at ACEed@agapekurebeach.org .

O' HOLY NIGHT
December 18 & 19
Two shows each evening
Camp Agapé
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Christmas this year? How about under the stars at Camp Agapé? Enjoy the story of Christ's birth camp style! There will be Christmas carols, delicious food and a lovely starlit stroll around the pond. Shows fill quickly; contact the office at agape@agapekurebeach.org to register soon.

FUN IN THE "SON" SKI BEECH RETREAT 
Jan 29-31, 2016
Let us handle all the details of your next youth group's ski retreat while you sip hot cocoa by our fire! This weekend we will spend some time in Bible study and fellowship and also time at nearby Beech Mountain ski resort; so, we'll have some fun in the Son and in the Sun (or at least the snow!). Lutherock staff will handle ski reservations and also provide evening programming and vespers. Don't want to ski? Don't worry, there are lots of fun things to do in the winter like sledding, tubing, hiking and ice skating; just to name a few! We will work with you to create the winter retreat experience you're looking for.
Rate: $120.00/youth; $80.00/adult *Does not include ski costs*

WINTER BEECH RETREAT 
February 12-15, 2016
A winter Beech retreat in the North Carolina mountains!? That's right! Bring your group to Lutherock and let us handle your ski reservations at nearby Beech Mountain ski resort. Choose if you want to ski for one or both days. The town of Beech Mountain also has a free sledding park if you want a different winter activity (Lutherock can provide you with sleds for this excursion) Lutherock staff will provide programming and vespers in the evenings. Chaperones must accompany youth.
Rate: $145.00/youth; $80.00/adult *Does not include ski costs*

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