Youth Article Archive
Support youth @ the Phillies May 30
Enjoy a great night of baseball and support our Synod’s youth ministry programs at the 2008 Lutheran Night at the Phillies on Friday, May 30 at 7:05 p.m. when the Phils take on Florida. The more tickets sold, the larger the contribution returned to youth ministry. So plan now to get a group together for phun and phellowship!
SEPA youth are going places
Can a trip change your life? There's no doubt about it! In August a group of youth and young adults head for an immersion trip to our companion Synod, the North Eastern Diocese of Tanzania. There will be opportunities to see the joys and struggles that are part of everyday life in a culture that is very different and to recognize the joys and struggles that are shared by all people of faith, wherever they may be. These life changing experiences build world changing leaders. Muzuri Safari! Have a great journey!
Lead on, youth!
On July 27-August 1, the Northeastern and Southeastern Pennsylvania Synods are sponsoring: LEAD ON! Leadership Camp for youth completing grades 9-12.
SEPA Youth of the month
Starting in January 2006, the LYO board began recognizing an outstanding youth of our synod each month.
Lutheran night at the Phillies May 29
Enjoy a great night of baseball and support our Synod's youth ministry programs at the 2008 Lutheran Night at the Phillies on Friday, May 29 at 7:05 p.m. when the World Champion Phils take on the Washington Nationals. Act soon! Tickets for the World Series champs' games are going fast!
SEPA a Reconciling in Christ Synod
In 1995 the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly adopted a statement of welcome affirming that all persons, regardless of sexual orientation, are valued as unique individuals created by God, are welcome in ministries of the Synod, and are encouraged to share in our common sacramental and institutional life.
Building Bridges to Mexico
After spending two weeks immersed in the culture and poverty of rural Mexico, three women from our synod are figuring out how to serve as bridges across this contentious border.
Tell your story in video. Win cash!
How is God at work through your congregation? If you've got a story to tell, the ELCA has a contest for you. Tell the story of a ministry that excites you and submit it from June 15-July 15. Prizes include a $5,000 ministry grant for a congregation or a $2,500 cash prize for an individual.
Bryson adult retreat: Coming out as sacrament
The Synod’s Lutheran/Bryson Gay and Lesbian Task Force will sponsor an adult retreat, “Coming out as sacrament,” September 25-26 at Bear Creek Camp. This program of fellowship, learning and spiritual renewal is for LGTB adults who are post high school.
Lutheran youth challenged for change
One in every seven people in the world lives on less than $1 a day. One billion of God’s children lack access to clean, safe drinking water. And one in every 10 Americans experiences hunger or the risk of hunger. It is time for a change. Change the World: 2009 Lutheran Youth Challenge unites the voices, offerings, and hopes of thousands of young Lutherans across the United States to raise $1 million to help end hunger and poverty.
Connected in Chaos Junior Youth Gatherings
Youth in grades 6, 7 and 8 and their leaders are invited to experience how we are all "Connected in Chaos" at the 2009 Junior Youth Gatherings, Oct. 9-10 and 10-11 at Refreshing Mountain Camp near Lancaster.
The Mind and Church of Christ, Emptied in Love and Service
The ELCA Youth Gathering called “Jesus, Justice, Jazz” was, by all reports, the largest convention in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina. This awesome and excellent event brought not only desperately needed revenue to the city, but 37,000 teenagers and adult leaders who poured love, faith, respect, sweat, and hope into Louisiana.
July Youth of the Month: Katie Meyer
Our July Youth of the Month Katie Meyer is a wonderful role model for the youth of Redeemer-Jamison. A find, enthusiastic and articulate confirmation participant and veteran, she is one of the church’s most enthusiastic Assisting Ministers and Acolytes. Click through to read more about her.
Fuller inclusion of youth and young adults
There have been some exciting steps our Church has taken recently towards fuller inclusion of youth and young adults in the decision making bodies of our ministries. Many of our congregations elect their voting members to Synod Assembly and their new Congregational Council members in the winter and so I wanted to be sure you had this information before those things took place.
FLY '10 - I am the example
Our 2010 Senior High Youth Gathering is February 19-21, 2010 and our theme uses this 1 Timothy text to challenge young people to be the example of Christian love and service in our world and to borrow from Ghandi’s quote to “be the change we wish to see in the world” as we strive for justice in our communities and world. Like last year, the gathering will include an off-site service experience on Saturday. Read more...
2010 Bear Creek Camp materials available
Information about summer 2010 programs and needs for staff and volunteers are now posted at Bear Creek Camp's website. Congregations will receive a packet of information in the coming weeks.
2009 Christmas Ingathering
Congregations from across the Synod participated in the 2009 Ingathering on Sunday, Dec. 6, filling a truck with gifts for the less fortunate.
Box city raises awareness of homelessness
About 70 teenagers and several adults slept out as part of the 6th Annual Box City held Friday, Dec. 4 outside on the lawn of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Lower Makefield Township. The youth raised awareness of the issue of homelessness and raised over $6,000 for the American Red Cross Homeless Shelter.
Save June 4 for Lutheran night at the Phillies
Attention all phans of the phighting Phils! Lutheran night at the Phillies is scheduled for Friday night, June 4, at 7:05 when the two-time NL champs take the field against San Diego. Read on to download the order form. Hurry...Deadline is May 4.
Youth lend helping hands April 24
Helping Hands Day is Saturday, April 24th. This is an amazing event where young people and their adult leaders will worship, share, laugh, eat, work, sing, learn and serve God & our neighbors. Hundreds of Lutheran volunteers will join hands that day to do God's work in over 20 organizations throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania.
'Be the change' concert fights human trafficking
Christian musician Rachel Kurtz will perform a benefit concert on June 6, 5:30 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Devon. Proceeds from a free will offering will benefit the Be the Change Foundation's work to end human trafficking. Spare change will be collected to help child slaves in Haiti.
Bear Creek Camp seeks environmental counselors
Do you know someone who loves the outdoors and working with youth? Do you know someone who is passionate about the environment? Do you know someone who sees God in all things around them? Bear Creek Camp is still looking for 3 young adults to fill Environmental Education Counselor positions for this summer season as we explore the theme of, “Keeping the Earth.”
Sr. High Youth Gathering Feb. 25-27
Registration information and an event poster are now available for "Love Out Loud", SEPA Synod's Senior High Youth Gathering taking place February 25-27, 2011. Download the info now at www.sepayouth.org!
Applications Reopened for Puerto Rico Servant Trip
The application process for the Puerto Rico Servant Trip sponsored by SEPA Youth and Young Adult Ministries is being reopened for youth and young adults until January 10. For more information and to download an application form visit http://www.sepayouth.org.
Don't Miss Lutheran Night at the Phillies June 10
We're sorry to report that the limited block of tickets available for Lutheran Night at the Phillies have SOLD OUT due to the increased demand for Phillies tickets this season. We have inquired about obtaining more tickets and/or a second night, but neither option is available. We regret any inconvenience. As this is a fundraiser for Synod youth programs, individuals and congregations that wish to support this cause may still send a donation. Youth programs receive between $4 and $5 per ticket sold. If you wish to send a donation send it in care of Molly Dean at the Synod office.
PHILOS: Helping Hands Day 2011
Registration for our 2011 Helping Hands Day is now open. Come to the City of Brotherly Love to grow in faith and serve your neighbors on Saturday April 30, 2011. The cost of the event is $15 per participant and registration closes on April 4.
Lutheran Phillies Night Sold Out
We're sorry to report that the limited block of tickets available for Lutheran Night at the Phillies have SOLD OUT due to the increased demand for Phillies tickets this season. We have inquired about obtaining more tickets and/or a second night, but neither option is available. We regret any inconvenience. As this is a fundraiser for Synod youth programs, individuals and congregations that wish to support this cause may still send a donation. Youth programs receive between $4 and $5 per ticket sold. If you wish to send a donation send it in care of Molly Dean at the Synod office.
Millennials Challenge Church to Change
Ministry with the generation aged 10-30 today “looks more like the church of the 1st and 2nd Centuries” than the institution of the 1960s that many leaders fondly recall, said 2011 Assembly keynote speaker Dr. Rodger Nishioka. Instead of catering to a dwindling tribe of insiders, the church has the opportunity to reach out to religious “immigrants” who “have no experience with the church,” Nishioka said. Research shows that youth and young adults coming of age in the new millennium are hungry for spiritual experience rather than religious knowledge, and are open to the mysteries of faith when presented in ways that resonate with them.
Learn about Temple campus ministry
The Board and Students of the Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry at Temple University urge you to save the date for the Twilight at Temple Reception, Thursday, September 22, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Come learn about campus ministry at the university and see how Temple has changed in the past several years!
Young Adults: It's Time To Shine
Young adults, are you contemplating God's call for your life? Project Connect is offering "Shining In; Shining Out: Exploring Life's Sacred Spaces," a retreat Jan 4-8 in Manhattan.
