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NORTHEASTERN IOWA SYNOD
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
"Strengthening the Church"

         

Youth Page

 


The Northeastern Iowa Synod provides:

 

Support and resources to help congregations offer robust youth ministries:

 

Resources to help families nurture their children in faith:

Support for young adult ministries:


 



 


WIYLDE

July 22-27, 3013
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa

The Wholly Iowa Youth Leadership Discipling Event is an annual camp for youth in grades 9-12 to learn how to become future leaders of the church.

Spiritual Formation
Lutheran Identity - Fun Fellowship - Service
Prayer - Bible Study
Leadership Developmen
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Register by June 17, 2013, for the early bird rate!


Download Early Bird Registration Flier PDF Format
Download Poster PDF Format


Register Online at
www.luther.edu/ministries/congregations/wiylde.

 

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

 

 


Practice Discipleship Webinars

These seven webinars provide practical ideas to help adult leaders strengthen a culture of youth ministry in their congregations.
(Read full descriptions of webinars.)


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

  • Bullying/Cyberbullying

  • Children's Worship Services

  • Church Vocations

  • Confirmation

  • Cross-Generational Youth Ministry

  • Family Ministry & Parenting

  • Fund-raising Ideas

  • Helps, Ideas, Examples

  • Lent & Easter  

  • Living the Faith

  • Milestone Ministries

  • Networks & Links

  • Newsletter

  • Pentecost

  • Rally Day Activities

  • Senior High Lessons & Activities

  • Skits

  • Substance Abuse Resources

  • Sunday School  

  • Teaching Prayer

  • Teaching Worship/Liturgy

  • Vacation Bible School

  • Youth Ministry Administration

  • Youth Ministry Blog & Calendar


ELCA Youth Gathering

Make plans to attend the next ELCA Youth Gathering:

        July 2015
        Detroit, Mich.


        Learn more...



ELCA Youth Gathering 2012
Some 686 youth and adults from the Northeastern Iowa Synod joined 35,000 others from across the country at the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. View photos, videos, media coverage and statistics, and learn about the Northeastern Iowa Synod's experiences at the Gathering.

 

Find links and learn more about the Gathering..


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2014 LYO ASSEMBLY
March, 22-23, 2014
Camp Ewalu
Strawberry Point, Iowa

High school youth from the Northeastern Iowa Synod are invited to attend the annual Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) Assembly March 22-23, 2014 at Camp Ewalu.

Registration form and menu can be downloaded below. Watch for more information as the date gets closer.


2014 LYO Assembly Registration Form PDF Format
2014 LYO Assembly Menu PDF Format

 

The 2013 LYO Assembly featured the theme "What Would Jesus Do" with fellowship, group activities, workshops, worship, devotions, music, food and fun.

View photos from the 2013 LYO Assembly...

 



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LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION

To Network Youth and Youth Groups to Each other and the Larger Church.

Read more about the synod LYO...


 


 

Youth Ministry E-Newsletter 

Bringing the latest and greatest youth ministry news to Lutherans in Northeastern Iowa

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View Current & Past Newsletters


 


Young Adult Ministry 
LUTHERAN STUDENT CENTER

The Lutheran Student Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa, serves as the home base for young adult ministry in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area.

Read more...

 


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

View photos and read more...


 

 

 

 Be the Face of Jesus to Others


Fighting Hunger


Hunger Can Be Fought by Youth

ELCA Hunger Resource ABC PDF Format

Hunger Challenge Resolution PDF Format 


Northeastern Iowa Food Pantries PDF Format

 


       
 



Resources for Youth in Crisis


Drug Addiction & Prevention

Abuse & Neglect

Anxiety

Bullying

Eating Disorders

Grief

Hunger/Nutrition

Pregnancy Prevention & Testing

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sexual Assault/Dating Violence/Exploitation

Smoking/Chewing

Suicide

STD & STI

                                                                     
 

 

 

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