Youth & family
Greater Milwaukee Youth & Family Ministry provides networking opportunities, training, resources, and support for those who work with youth and young adults in our synod. Our goal is nurture Cross+Generation ministry in congregations in order to foster faith development in families and youth.
Youth and Family Ministry Leaders Network
A forum for youth workers to converse, cooperate, and learn. Anyone who serves with children, youth, young adults, and families are welcome, whether you are a rostered leader, full-time staff, part-time staff, or volunteer. We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at churches throughout the synod. To receive constant information about what’s going on in Youth and Family Ministry throughout our synod, join the Youth and Family Google Group.
Youth and Family Ministry Leaders Contact Information
Synod Assembly 2012: Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults
Congregations are encouraged to send youth and young adults to Synod Assembly 2012 as voting members or full-time visitors. Read more about the possibilities…
CoverLetterYouthandYoungAdultSynodAssembly12.doc
YouthandYoungAdultInvitationtoSynodAssembly2012.doc
Resolution on Youth Participation at 2012 Synod Assembly.docx
Upcoming Youth & Family events:
National Youth Gathering
The 2012 National Youth Gathering will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 18-22, 2012. The Gathering’s Theme this year is “Citizens with …
Youth and Family Ministry Certification School
Are you a youth and family ministry professional or volunteer who is craving more education? Are you certain of your call to serving youth and families but feel overwhelmed because of the variety of skills you need to do your job? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you should apply for our Synod’s Youth and Family Ministry Certification School.
Glocal Mission Gathering – Milwaukee, WI
Summary God’s work in mission always propels us to encounter the neighbor, particularly in the stranger. ELCA Glocal Mission Gatherings equip us for God’s work in …