Youth Page

The Northeastern Iowa Synod provides:

Support and resources to help congregations offer robust youth ministries:

Youth & Family Ministry web page
Lutheran Youth Organization's Leadership Team
Youth Ministry Network for professional Youth & Family Ministry staff
Continuing education events for volunteer adult leaders
SAFE training for all rostered people, camp staff,
and volunteers in congregations
Annual Middle School Lock-in co-sponsor
Wholly Iowa Youth Leadership and Discipling Event (WIYLDE) co-sponsor
High school youth events, concerts, and retreats
Support for congregations attending the tri-annual ELCA Youth Gathering

Resources to help families nurture their children in faith:

Living Faith @ Home newsletter
NEIA Synod Home Life Network-ELCA
Facebook page
Home Life Network

Support for young adult ministries:

Resources and assistance for campus ministries at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa
Collaboration with campus ministries at the colleges of the church, including Luther College and Wartburg College
Advocacy for young adults to participate in the Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) experience.

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 Development

Register by June 17, 2013, for the early bird rate!

Download Early Bird Registration Flier
Download Poster

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.)

Faith Formation in a Missional Age
with Dr. Terri Elton; from January 13
View or download PowerPoint presentation.
If Necessary, Use Words
with Dr. Hans Wiersma; from January 20
View or download PowerPoint presentation.
Theories of Culture
with Dr. Nate Frambach; from February 3
View or download PowerPoint presentation.
Working Together in Solidarity
with Rozella White; from February 17
View or download PowerPoint presentation.
Inculturating the Gospel
with Dr. Colleen Windham-Hughes; from March 3
View or download PowerPoint presentation.
Dog Eating Chicken
with Heather Hansen from March 17
View or download PowerPoint presentation.
Going Public
with Dr. Jeremy Myers from April 7
View or download PowerPoint presentation.

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..

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
2014 LYO Assembly Menu

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...

LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION

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