LYO Mission
"God through and in Christ, has called us to be God's people, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and sent to bear witness to God's creative, redeeming and sanctifying work in our lives."

 

Northeastern Iowa Synod LYO

Meet the Synod
LYO Leadership

LYO Board Minutes

What Can the Synod LYO Do For Us? (pdf)

Policies for Synod Youth Ministry Events (pdf)

LYO Board Application 2010-2011 (pdf)

LYO Annual Report for 2008-2009 (pdf)

WIYLDE Scholarship Application 2009 (pdf)

What does the LYO do?
(excerpts from the constitution)

• Be the primary liaison for youth with the expressions of the ELCA

• Call business meetings of the LYO and the Annual Gathering

• Advocate for inclusive youth ministry

• Research and develop resources for youth ministry

• Assist congregations and conferences in visioning and needs assessment

• Coordinate a calendar of youth events held throughout the synod

• Oversee a synodical Youth Ministry newsletter

Learn more about the LYO at the ELCA's Children, Youth Children, Youth and Young Adults web page.

LYO Assembly

Some 105 youth and adults from the Northeastern Iowa Synod attended the 17th Annual Lutheran Youth Organization Assembly in Dubuque, March 13-14, 2010.

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