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Outdoor Ministries
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NE MN Synod
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Encourage your young people and families to go to camp next summer!
Camp Amnicon
Camp Onomia
Luther Crest Bible Camp
Luther Park Bible Camp
Voyaguers Lutheran Ministries
Wilderness Canoe Base
Journeys(Listing and links for all ELCA Outdoor Ministries) |
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Get Networked!
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Duluth Area Network Meetings: Second Thursday of Every Month, 10:00am Beaner's in West Duluth Contact Deb Westerberg for more info.
Brainerd Area Network Meetings: Second Thursday of Every Month, 10:00am Caribou Coffee on Hwy 371 Contact Stacy Johnson for more info.
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Cert Schools
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This week-long training experience is supplemented by five weeks of online training. For dates and more information please contact Jim LaDoux at 877-239-2492 or click here. Sponsored by
Youth Leadership This two year program covers the key areas of youth ministry leadership with a personal component that will help you grow as a leader in your particular context.
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Greetings!
I met two of my lifelong friends at camp. Our paths have gone slightly different ways, but when we see each other, we can still just be together. We share those years at camp - the fun, the late night talks, the adventures. But most of all we share the bond of Christ, and that bond will never break us apart.
Camp set me on a trajectory that made faith real, and made my faith journey mine. If I could wave my magic ministry wand, it would send every young person to camp at least once in their lives. For the friendships, the fun, the adventures - yes. But first and foremost to give them an opportunity to make faith real in a new and exciting way.
YOU make a difference in getting your kids to camp. One word is all it takes. Sometimes it takes making camp a confirmation camp requirement to put young people in a place they would never go on their own. Talk to members who will financially support young people to go to camp.
We are blessed in our synod to have easy access to several ELCA camps within a short drive: Camp Amnicon Camp Onomia Luther Crest Bible Camp Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry And if you're looking for an adventure beyond our borders, check out the Journeys for Youth catalog (personally I'd check out Surf Camp in California!!)
Together in Christ,
Catherine Anderson
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The Synod Journey to the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering
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Information Meetings!
The spring information/training meetings will help you prepare for the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering and the Synod Journey. These meetings include up to date information on the both events, registration details, timelines, expectations, and youth ministry training to equip adults to journey with their young people. Whether this is your first time bringing a group to the Gathering or you tenth, these info meetings are a must! April 27: Elim Lutheran Church, Duluth April 29: Online Webinar (You MUST register to participate!) May 2: Bethelehem Lutheran Church, Brainerd Please help with planning by registering here. All info/training meetings are FREE!
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Region 3 Practice Discipleship Retreat
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Save the Date!
Aug. 24-26, 2014
Luther Crest Bible Camp
Alexandria, MN
EVERYONE Invited!
Join volunteer and professional youth ministry leaders from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for a retreat filled with learning around the 2014 Practice Discipleship theme, "Frame" - along with networking, worship, food, fun...and rumors of massages!
More info to come!
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Discipleship Challenge: Love Like Jesus!
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The Discipleship Challenge is about deepening our faith practices and developing leaders, as we strive to follow and love like Jesus on a daily basis. The faith practice focus for April is ENCOURAGE!
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Voyaguers Lutheran Ministry Events
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Family Overnight and Work Day
Friday, April 25-26 at Camp Hiawatha
Friday, May 16-17 at Camp Vermilion
Spend time at camp and help us get ready for the summer. Come Friday night for dinner at 6:30, followed by games, campfire and fellowship throughout the evening. After breakfast on Saturday, explore the camps on your own or join in on our annual Work Day. This is open to everyone - families, youth, adults! The event is free if you help with Work Day; $50 per family if you don't stay for Work Day. Please RSVP by April 22 if you plan to join us -
[email protected] or 800-331-5148.
Children, Youth and Family Director Gathering
Thursday, May 1 at Camp Hiawatha
10am - 2pm
Join other CYF workers from around the synod for conversation and idea sharing. This day is a chance to network with others, share best practices, ask those tough questions, and remember why we do what we do. Lunch is included. There is no charge to participants. Contact Gretchen at [email protected] or 218-780-4116 if you plan to attend.
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Continuing Education Events Beyond Our Synod
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Our synod is located just hours away from some of the top youth ministry training in the nation! Click on the organizations below for a complete listing of training opportunities!
Youth Leadership Offers 3 hour, one day, intensive and certificate programs.
________________________________________________ EveryDay / Peer Ministry / Marilyn Sharpe Ministries
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