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Don't Miss!
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Upcoming deadlines and events to watch for:
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ELCA
Outdoor Ministries
in and around
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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Youth ministry is hard work. We are strengthened personally and professionally when we get together regularly to share our stories, swap ideas, learn from each other and lean on each other. Make time this month to join in on one of these network opportunities, or have coffee with a youth worker near you!
Duluth Area Network Meetings:
Second Thursday of Every Month, 10:00am
Beaner's in West Duluth
Brainerd Area Network Meetings:
Second Thursday of Every Month, 10:00am
Caribou Coffee on Hwy 371
Contact Sarah Marshall for more info.
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Cert Schools
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Vibrant Faith Training School This unique training experience changes lives, equips leaders, and transforms congregations in effective and creative faith formation, culminating in creating a ministry plan that will guide your efforts with children, youth, and families. Learn more.
Sponsored by
Youth Leadership
This program is a unique, holistic leadership development program that covers the key areas of ministry. We come alongside you as you grow as a leader in your particular context, sharpen your vision and encourage your calling. Learn more. |
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NE MN Synod Facebook Group - Join Today!
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The NE MN Synod is on Facebook! Join today for synod updates and to share your questions and ministries! Search for "Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA" or click here to join.
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How are you growing leaders?
I recently heard our mayor speak about welcoming young people, especially girls, into her office. She said she brings them in, and invites them to sit in her chair. As they spin around and take in the mayoral office, she says to them, "This is my chair right now. But I'm not always going to be in this chair. So I need you to grow and learn and develop so someday you can sit in this chair."
I wonder...how are we preparing young people to sit in our chairs (as youth director, as Sunday school teacher, as confirmation guide, as greeter, as lay leader, as pastor...) someday? How are we naming gifts we see in young people, equipping them in faith and leadership, giving them opportunities to wonder and explore all types of ministry, and stirring their imagination to become leaders in the church?
Together in Christ,
Catherine Anderson
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Middle School Gathering
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November 18-19 OR 19-20, 2016
Cragun's Resort, Brainerd
Grades 6-9
Early Registration: $65 if postmarked on or before Oct. 17
Standard Reg.: $75 if postmarked on or after Oct. 18
Join nearly 1000 youth and adults in November for a weekend of faith formation and fun at the Middle School Gathering! With the theme iBelong, we will wonder together about the Apostle's Creed and how it shapes our identity as children of God and draws us into relationship with God and each other. Speaker Kari Lyn Wampler will inspire us, learning clusters will challenge us, family time will connect us, hotel life will give us time to play with new and old friends, and worship will send us out to let others know they belong to God as well!
Registration opens October 1st! For more information and to download registration forms, go to:
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Discipleship Challenge: WONDER
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How are you WONDERING together this fall? This year's Discipleship Challenge invites you to WONDER together for at least 10 minutes every time you gather, and we have new resources posted to help you do this! The Practice Discipleship curriculum, Wonder, has been adapted to use as five minute devotions, 10-15 minute discussions, 30-45 minute session, or use the original curriculum for a one hour discussion/study. Webinars from the curriculum can be paused for group discussion as questions are posed. Or use the writer videos to initiate discussion. So many options to WONDER together! Find out more and get these resources at:
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Wondering in Prayer -
Free Webinar!
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October 13, 1:00pm  Presenter: Mindy MakantWe teach children the Lord's Prayer and prayers for meals and bedtimes, and we often teach children how to pray for friends and family. We often stop there. But we are called to worship God with all of heart and soul and mind. So, in this session we will explore prayer forms that engage the senses and the ima
gination, opening a space for us both to dwell and to wonder in God.
Watch this FREE webinar live by registering here. The recording of this "Wonder" webinar can be found at the NE MN Synod Discipleship Challenge website the next day - along with other "Wonder" webinars.
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Catechism App
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Augsburg Fortress has released a free mobile app of Luther's Small Catechism. You can download the app at Apple's App Store or Google Play.
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Extravaganza!
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January 20-23, 2017  Louisville, Kentucky Join hundreds of youth workers from across the ELCA for renewal, education and networking. The "E" is much more than a conference! It's space to be stretched, it's worship, it's inspiring speakers, it's learning from colleagues across the country, it's sharing your insights with others, it's informative and transformative, it's the annual gathering of ministries and ministers for conversations around children, youth and family ministry. Learn more and register at:
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Recharge!
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February 11, 2017  Duluth, MN Save the date! Registration opens in October with early bird rates!
RECHARGE is a one-day multi-denominational children's and youth ministry conference that aims to inspire and equip church staff and volunteers in their efforts to share their faith with the next generation. Whether you've a 20 year veteran youth worker, just started volunteering as a 2nd grade Sunday School teacher this year or somewhere in between, Recharge is for YOU! 98% of people say they will attend Recharge again AND recommend it to others. This gathering pulls in a wide range of adults who care about the next generation. For more information, visit:
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Western States Youth Gathering (WSYG)
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June 28 - July 2, 2017
California Lutheran University in Southern California
For all high school youth in ELCA Regions 1 - 4.
WSYG occurs every three years. There will be mass gatherings with great speakers and musicians; learning and small group experiences; a beach day; immersion experience in Los Angeles; worship that takes you in new directions; and much more!
Registration opens on Oct. 3. $425/person. This price goes up to $460 on January 3, 2017.
More information at: www.wsyg.com
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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.
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Peer Ministry / Marilyn Sharpe Ministries
Living Room Summit, Peer Ministry Leadership Camps and trainings, Coaching.
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Vibrant Faith Ministries
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