This month we're joined by Marti Burger, director of Youth Ministries for the Covenant. Join us as we focus on the soul care of leaders, as well as get updates about CHIC and mission opportunities.

We meet Thursday, 11/15, from 12-3 p.m. at Bethlehem Covenant (3141 43rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406-2292) www.bethlehemcov.org. Bring a lunch.

Reminder that the YPC does not meet in December. Our dates for 2013 are January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18 and May 16.

Covenant Youth Ministry Updates

Check out the denomination's youth ministry blog to find out what's going on in youth ministry beyond the Northwest Conference: http://blogs.covchurch.org/ywupdate/. You can also subscribe to the Youth Worker Updates, both weekly and monthly versions.

By Bryan Malley, Director of Communications

One question I am repeatedly asked pertains to the use of photos from church events. Everyone has different policies and attitudes toward photo usage, but I like the ELCA's guidance on the issue. Their suggestion says:

In most general terms: images of adults engaged in congregation activities and used to report on congregational events can be used without seeking permission. In these cases, it is always prudent to let the people being photographed that these shots may be used by the congregation.

With images of children (the relevant age is under 18 years old), or with images that are used outside the immediate activity or news story (e.g. used instead as part of general Web site design elements), permission should be sought.

To read their complete recommendations and even download a sample Photo Release Form, visit their Guidelines for using photos of congregation members page.

Imagine - Nov. 10, 2012   

This free one-day training seminar is for all NWC children/family staff and volunteers. Tiger McLuen is the keynote as we explore the topic, "From Chaperones to Shepherds: Equipping your volunteers to engage in the spiritual formation of kids." It's at Crossroads Covenant in Forest Lake. For more details: nwc-cov.org/imagine 

Recharge 2013 - Jan. 12, 2013 

This one-day youth ministry leadership training event will be Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. The super early-bird cost (ends Nov. 19) is only $31 a person and includes lunch. It will again be hosted at St. Andrews Church in Mahtomedi, MN. Kara Powell, co-author of "Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids," will be one of the keynote speakers. Check out the Sticky Faith movement at stickyfaith.org.  

For more info on Recharge, check out the website: http://www.ministryrecharge.com/   

NWC Annual Meeting - April 25-27, 2013 

Kara Powell, author of "Sticky Faith," will speak at the 2013 NWC Annual Meeting, which takes place April 25-27 at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, MN. Powell will speak during the Friday evening worship service, and again on Saturday morning. More details to come.

MUUUCE - Aug. 15-17, 2013 

MUUUCE is the NWC's jr. high/middle school ministry event and this summer, it will again be hosted by the amazing team at Crossroads Church in Woodbury, MN. It's Aug. 15-17. Details to come.

Emerge - Aug. 23-25, 2013 

Our high school leadership development retreat is Aug. 23-25 at Lake Beauty Camp. Details to come.

November 26-27, 2012
Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN

We'll be digging into this topic theologically and experientially with both presentations and lots of opportunity for conversations to stretch your thinking.   

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