Youth Page

 

youth & family Ministry resources

Visit our new 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:

• Lenten & Easter

• Teaching Prayer

• Bible Studies

• Confirmation

• Helps, Ideas, Examples

• Senior High Lessons & Activities

• Networks and more!

• After-School Programs

• Vacation Bible School

• Living the Faith

• Policies, Forms, Publications

• Family Ministry & Parenting

• Sunday School

• Backpacks

Confirmation Festivals
Hundreds of youth from the Northeastern Iowa Synod have begun gathering for fellowship, worship, communion and celebration at confirmation festivals.

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2011 LYO Assembly

March 5-6, 2011

Mason City, Iowa

Join the Northeastern Iowa Synod's 18th annual LYO Assembly for fellowship, activities, worship, devotions, music, food and fun!

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Scenes from the 2010 LYO Assembly
The Northeastern Iowa Synod's 17th Annual LYO Assembly took place March 13-14, 2010 in Dubuque, Iowa.

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 2012 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING

July 18-22, 2012

New Orleans, Louisiana

It's back to New Orleans in 2012 for the next ELCA Youth Gathering!
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Youth Ministry Calendar
2010-2011 NEW!
Updated 8-25-10

2009-2010 Calendar

 Handy Dandy Youth
 Ministry BloG!

Visit the new Handy Dandy Youth Ministry Blog -- a place for people who love and are passionate about youth and family ministry to share ideas and their enthusiasm for ministry.

http://handydandyym.blogspot.com

 Youth Ministry E-Newsletter 

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CONCERT EVENTS HELP FIGHT HUNGER
The Northeastern Iowa Synod hosted two "Jesus Justice Jazz" concert events in 2009 and brought in more than $5,600 to help fight world hunger.

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Fighting Hunger
Hunger Can Be Fought by Youth
ELCA Hunger Resource ABC
Hunger Challenge Resolution  

Addiction, Mental Health, Crisis
Caring for Youth in Crisis
Bishop's Summit on Substance Abuse Prevention