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Youth & Family Ministry E-bulletin October 15, 2011
This Edition: 7 new/updated items and then some reminders.
1. National Youth Gathering Numbers
Over 23,000 registered for the National Youth Gathering on opening day (October 9). 536 of those were from the Southern Ohio Synod. The excitement builds....
2. National Youth Gathering Travel
There are several busses heading to the Gathering from the Southern Ohio Synod. Some busses are not yet full. Contact Jen Jarman (Gathering Coordinator) to get connected with bus spots jjarman@goodshepherd.com or call her at Good Shepherd, Cincinnati (513-891-1700).
3. The Citizen's Tour Event is set for October 22 at Abiding Christ, Fairborn
Preformances by ELCA Youth Gathering artists AGAPE (David Scherer) and Rachel Kurtz. Noon to 3pm. $5 in advance and $7 at the door. All proceeds go towards World Hunger.
For Details and Registration Information Click Here:
4. Annual Congregational Youth Staff Retreat at LMC...It's FREE!
To help out the LMC kitchen...please register by Monday October 31.
Click below for details
Details: Annual Paid Youth Directors Retreat
5. Fundraising Powerpoint
It's Worth Checking Out....
6. LYO High School Retreat Registration Update
SPACE IS LIMITED. Just 95 spots remain. :)
2012 LYO Retreat Registration Form
7. National Youth Gathering Webinars have started. Visit the Gathering Website below for details.
Next Webinar: October 16 (6 to 7pm Central Time).
Click here for a full schedule and to register:
http://www.elcaymnet.org/elcatraining
Reminders:
ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza
Are you an adult heading to New Orleans in July? If so, consider going to the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza in February 2012. The Extravaganza will be held in New Orleans this year. It will be a great opportunity to find your way around town before our Big Blitz in July.
The Extravaganza is a four day event designed for adults that work with youth. Click here for details. http://www.elcaymnet.org/Extravaganza
SynodFest: Mark your calendars for June 6 to 10, 2012.
Rostered Leaders Conference, Synod Assembly, Service Project Opportunities, King's Island, Worship, Dinner, and a Concert with more being planned.
Click here for the latest details: SynodFest 2012
Youthworks 2012: 18 Spots Remain
18 spots remain for the Middle School only week July 8-13, 2012 in Cincinnati. If your congregation is interested in being a part of that week contact Gary.
Details: Visit www.youthworks.com
Otherwise, if you have other thoughts on another week contact Gary and he will be glad to help you coordinate with other congregations from our Synod.
Can You Say Martin's List?
Yes, the ELCA youth ministry network has launched a Martin's List. A place to share our work with each other. Although a fairly new site, Martin's List already has plenty of good stuff to glean from. Please note that one must become a member of the ELCA Youth Ministry Network to gain access to the site. There are various membership levels ($35, $70, $125, $175) per year. It is worth the membership fee. www.elcaymnet.org
or email: martinslist@elcaymnet.org
Upcoming Events
October 22, 2011: Abiding Christ, Fairborn. Synod-Wide Youth Event on World Hunger
November 7-9, 2011: Second Annual Youth Directors Retreat at LMC
January 15-16, 2012: Annual Overnighter at Jacobs Porch (OSU Campus)
January 20-22, 2012: Annual High School LYO Retreat at Camp Kern
February 8-12, 2012: ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza http://www.elcaymnet.org/Extravaganza
July 18-22, 2012: National Youth Gathering New Orleans, Louisiana
Synod Youth & Family Connections
A. Consider Joining the Synod Youth & Family Ministry Facebook Page
Just for you...a youth and family ministry facebook group page has been created focusing on our favorite topic. Here's a chance to ask questions, have discussions, and share what you are doing in youth and family ministry to an entire network.
To join, send a request to Gary Pecuch or Susan Barton Nonno through Facebook or send an email request and Gary will send you an invitation.
B. Youth & Family E-bulletins are sent out the 1st and 15th of each month
C. A Hard Copy Mailing of Youth & Family Ministry happenings is sent out monthly to congregations
Look for the fluorescent Green Flier
D. Visit the Synod Website:
www.southernohiosynod.org Click on the youth and family ministry tab
E. Connect with Gary directly
gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org or 614-464-3532
2012 National Youth Gathering Information
Our Southern Ohio Synod National Youth Gathering Coordinator is Jen Jarman (Good Shepherd, Cincinnati) Contact information: 513-891-1700 or (jjarman@goodshepherd.com).
Our Southern Ohio Synod National Youth Gathering Coach is Pastor Michael (Mick) Althauser (St. Jacob, Anna) Contact information: 937-394-4421 or (malthauser@woh.rr.com).
Gathering Facebook: Click Here Gathering Facebook page,
Gathering Website: Click Here Gathering web site
Gathering E-mail: Click on Gathering web site then click on "Subscribe to Gathering E-News" (on right side of web page)
Send an email to Jen Jarman if you wish to be placed on the Southern Ohio Synod 2012 National Youth Gathering Email Distribution Update List. Emails will be sent to the distribution list with update information pertaining specifically to the Southern Ohio Synod (Pre-Gatherings, Transportation Coordination, etc...). Click on the "Contact Gary" link above on left.
Thank you for being a Youth Advocate in your congregation!
Expect E-Bulletins around the 1st and 15th of each month
Youth & Family Ministry E-Bulletin Now Archived
Hard Copy Mailings
Gary includes a summary of what's happening in the Synod in youth & family ministry in the Synod monthly congregational mailing. Look for the florescent green flier that is included in the mailing. It arrives on or about the 1st of each month. The information is basically the same as what's in the youth & family e-bulletin but can be easily posted around your church building.
