2020 Bulletin of Reports: Pastor Matt Keadle, Youth Coordinator
In September 2019, I took on the role of Synod Youth Director with the following goals: to give increased attention to racial equity in our synod youth ministries to strengthen connections between youth ministries in our synod to continue connecting youth ministries in our synod to opportunities in the wider
Continue readingHouston, we had a gathering!
by Janet Renick SWCA Synod Coordinator for Youth, Children, and Family Ministries From June 27 to July 1, 31,000+ youth and their adult leaders gathered in the city of Houston, TX for the ELCA Youth Gathering, which happens every three years. It literally takes three years to plan such a
Continue readingYouth at Our Savior’s, Lancaster Get Theatrical with Bible Stories on Video
At Our Savior’s, Lancaster, church youth are taking part in a fun, interactive, and innovative learning opportunity. Once a month, Sunday School leaders discuss a Bible story in depth. Then, Sunday School students and volunteers develop, script, cast, and produce a play that depicts the Bible story. The video of
Continue readingCaring for College Students at Christ, West Covina
The Christ, West Covina confirmation class put together surprise care packages for 12 college students connected to the congregation. Care packages included snacks, school supplies, homemade treats, Starbucks gift cards, and a Thrivent T-shirt. Confirmation students also wrote personal notes to the college students. College students were asked to update the
Continue readingSWCA Synod Youth at the 2016 ELCA Youth Leadership Summit
The ELCA Youth Leadership Summit is an annual gathering for high school youth identified as leaders from each synod from across The ELCA. It focuses on leadership development through engaging speakers and thought leaders in key areas at the intersection of leadership and faith in daily life AND faith formation, as
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