Children + Youth + Families

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!

Interested in participating in the CYFM Committee OR attending the monthly Time For You?
Email the leaders HERE
Join our Synod Children Youth & Family Leaders Facebook group HERE
Join the ELCA Youth Ministry Network for Region One Facebook group HERE
More resources at ELCA Youth Ministry Network and Christian Education Network of the ELCA
See links for CYF newsletters below!

Upcoming Events

FEBRUARY CYF Newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4beCOJI
JANUARY CYF newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4aryczz
DECEMBER CYF newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3JUbh5b
NOVEMBER CYF Newsletter Here: https://conta.cc/3LbGfWE
(Email Susan to be added to the distribution list!)

May Youth Weekend

For highschoolers from around Region 1

THANK YOU to all who attended in May 2025 at Holden Village - another GREAT trip into the wilderness together!
Given the road closures at Holden Village, our May Youth Gathering 2026 is scheduled for May 23-25 at Camp Lutherwood in Bellingham. Check-in will open at 11am on Saturday and we will wrap up around lunchtime on Monday. The cost will be $150 per person. Stay tuned for more information in February!

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.

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