Youth + Family
Seekers Event for Children 3-5th grade
Event for children in grades 3-5 and a parent, guardian or adult leader If a parent or guardian attends, children and parents will have a private sleeping room together – and younger siblings may attend, as well! Through the lens of heroes and villains in Scooby Doo and the journey of Saul to Paul in…
High School Youth Retreat at ULS | Register by June 13
United Lutheran Seminary-Gettysburg Campus 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA, United StatesReboot, Renew, Resurrect: High School Youth Retreat June 17-19, 2022 United Lutheran Seminary-Gettysburg Campus A unique leadership retreat planned and led by the seniors of the Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO), on the seminary campus in Gettysburg. The weekend is centered around creating a safe space for high schoolers to discuss the impact the pandemic and…
Youth+Family Ministry Town Hall
ZoomAll who serve or volunteer with children, youth and families are invited to the Youth+Family Ministry Town Hall on Monday, October 10 at 6:00 PM on Zoom. Come meet Nicole Roop, the new coordinator of the Youth+Family ministry partnership between Metro D.C. and Delaware-Maryland synods as well as other mentors and leaders who help out…
Middle School Youth Retreat | Register by Nov. 1
Camp Letts 4003 Camp Letts Road, Edgewater, MD, United StatesThe FreeRide Middle School Youth Retreat is for youth in 6th-8th grade during which we will spend the weekend in community exploring the identity of God, and the way in which God shapes who we are as individuals and as a community of disciples. This is a small group centered event so youth will be grouped with others…
RoadTrip High School Retreat | Register by Jan. 2
Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD, United StatesBring your high school youth for a weekend of service projects, faith-filled discussions, and relationship-building in small groups. RoadTrip includes workshops and networking for adults, as well as opportunities to worship together. Come make new friends and renew friendships with attendees from throughout our synods! $250 per person includes program, lodging, meals, activities, and a…
Registration Deadline: Transformers and Seekers Retreats
Registration is now open for both the Seekers and Transformers retreats! The Transformers Retreat (for grades 6, 7, and 8) will be all weekend from Friday, March 17-Sunday, March 19. The Seekers Retreat (for grades 3, 4, and 5) will take place all day Saturday, March 18, and the morning of Sunday, March 19. Students'…
Synod Youth Leaders Gathering
St. Stephen 11612 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MDAll Youth and Family Ministry pastors, directors, and leaders are invited to an in-person gathering on Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00 PM! Bishop Leila Ortiz and Deacon Julie Stecker will lead this conversation and are eager to learn of your experiences and hopes regarding Youth and Family Ministries. Zoom details are available for those who can't be…
2024 Youth Gathering Info Session
ZoomOn Wednesday, August 23 at 7:00 PM, the Gathering Synod Champions for Metro D.C. and Delaware-Maryland will host an information session on Zoom for any primary leaders who are thinking of taking a group to the ELCA Youth Gathering next summer in New Orleans. Whether you're ready to register your group today or you're still wondering…
Youth + Family Ministry Visioning Session | CANCELLED
The Youth + Family Ministry visioning session scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled. The Youth + Family Ministry team is engaging in strategic discernment about the best way to gather the most feedback and insight from across our synods and will share the information about such opportunities when they are available.
Middle School Youth Retreat
Potomoac Park Retreat & Conference Center 11 Tabernacle Way, Falling Waters, WVRegistration is open for the Youth + Family Ministry Middle School Event taking place Friday, November 17, to Sunday, November 19 at Potomac Park Retreat Center in Falling Waters, WV. Youth in grades 6, 7, & 8 will participate in small groups, large group gatherings to introduce the theme progression through worship and music, games…