Synod Children, Youth & Family Ministry Committee:
The CYFM Committee gathers to plan events to connect, collaborate and support those who work with our young people. They provide leadership for several larger age-specific gatherings each year AND leader training opportunities!

Upcoming Events

Time for You

Time for You

Thursday, September 18, 2025
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Synod Office
CYF Leaders from around the synod
CYF Leaders Retreat

CYF Leaders Retreat

October 9 - 11, 2025
Camp Lutherwood, Bellingham
This fall we are so excited to have a Children & Youth Leader Retreat  October 9-11. Our theme is...
Middle School/High School Fall Retreat

Middle School/High School Fall Retreat

November 7 - 9, 2025
Black Diamond Camp
Theme: Finding God in Unexpected Places - Nov 7-9 Throughout the weekend we will be exploring Bible...
Upcoming Events
  • Time for You Kick-off is on Thursday, September 18 | 12:00 – 1:30pm at the Synod Office -  (5519 Phinney Ave N Seattle, WA 98103). You are welcome to eat your lunch while we meet. We'll gather and check-in about how summer went, more about the Fall Children & Youth Leader Retreat, the Middle School/High School Retreat, SKY, and who knows what else.
  • Children & Youth Leader Retreat - October 9 - 11 at Camp Lutherwood (more info coming soon!)
  • Middle School/High School Fall Retreat "Finding God in Unexpected Places" November 7-9 at Black Diamond Camp Learn more HERE
May Youth Weekend at Holden Village
For highschoolers from around Region 1
  • THANK YOU to all who attended in May - another GREAT trip into the wilderness together!
  • 2025 Event will be Friday-Sunday, May 23-25
  • More info coming soon!
Time for You
Connect with other youth leaders
  • A monthly opportunity during the school year to join other children & youth & family ministry leaders (volunteer and paid) from around the synod - connect & support - and exchange ideas - on the 3rd Thursday of the month (12noon-1:30pm).
  • Get connected by emailing HERE.