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2012 ELCA Youth Gathering

July 18-22, 2012

New Orleans, Louisiana

Registration for the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering opened Oct. 9, and more than 23,000 youth have already registered, including more than 500 from the Northeastern Iowa Synod. Registration will close when 39,000 participants have registered.

Learn more about the 2012 Gathering.

Share a ride to the Gathering.

Getting Ready User's Guide & Sessions

ELCA Youth Gathering

ELCA Youth Gathering Website

LYO Mini-Event Feb. 18

Senior high youth are invited to attend the
LYO Mini-Event “Reconnect with Jesus”

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012
Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah

Games - Lunch - Fun - Music by Dan Baldwin
Prayer Workshops by Pr. Mark Anderson & Lisa Kammerer

Registration is $5.
Congregations can register by contacting the
synod office by Feb 15 at 319-352-1414.

YOUTH CALENDAR 2012

Feb. 5 - Lutheran Theology: How Lutherans Read the Bible (webinar)
Feb. 8-12 - Continuing Education Event for Adult Leaders of the ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza in New Orleans
March 4 - Your Role as a Leader (webinar)
March 18 - Strategic Planning (webinar)
April 1 - Leading a Small Group (webinar)
April 15 - Faith Conversations (webinar)
May 6 - Planning for the Unexpected (webinar)
July 18-22 - ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans

youth & family Ministry resources

Visit our Youth & Family Ministry Resources page to find ideas, activities and other learning resources to help pass on the faith to children and families.

Current topics include:

Advent
After-School Programs
Bible Studies
Children's Worship Services
Confirmation
Family Ministry & Parenting
Helps, Ideas, Examples
Lent & Easter
Living the Faith
Milestone Ministries
Networks & Links
Newsletter
Pentecost
Rally Day Activities
Senior High Lessons & Activities
Substance Abuse Resources
Sunday School
Teaching Prayer
Vacation Bible School
Youth Ministry Administration
Youth Ministry Blog & Calendar

WIYLDE
July 27-Aug. 1, 2012
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
An annual camp for youth in grades 9-12 to learn how to become future leaders of the church.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Register by June 15, 2012,
for the early-bird rate of $325.
(After that date, the fee is $350.)

The Northeastern Iowa Synod offers $100 camperships if students are registered by the early-bird June 15 deadline.

Download Registration Form
Download 2012 flier.

Mark your calendars for WIYLDE 2012!
June 15 - Early bird registration due
July 26 - Staff arrive.
July 27 - Returning students arrive.
July 28 - New students arrive.
Aug. 1 - Departure

View videos from WIYLDE 2011.
Wild about WIYLDE
WIYLDE Team Challenges
WIYLDE Body of Christ

Visit the WIYLDE Website.
www.luther.edu/vocation/wiylde

YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TRAINING

A variety of free seminars, webinars and special events are being offered for youth ministry leaders, pastors, congregational members, and parents planning to attend the 2012 Youth Gathering in New Orleans.

View schedule and read more about these learning opportunities.

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