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Youth & Family Ministry E-bulletin June 1, 2014
ASSEMBLY NEWS
Free Book
Gary & Laurie Pecuch wrote a book a couple of years ago entitled Faith Webbing: Wrapping Your Children & Youth in a Web of Faith. Their goal is to gift one book to every congregation in the Southern Ohio Synod by the end of calendar year 2014.
If your congregation has not already received one....Stop by the Youth & Family table at the Synod Assembly June 7th to pick up your copy.
The Synod is Going Green!
Out with the old and in with the Green! Synod staff will be sporting their new green shirts at the Assembly this year!
ROSTERED LEADERS CONFERENCE
Gary will also be at the Rostered Leaders Conference on Friday June 6th if you want to connect.
If you wish to have Gary visit your congregation during the 2014-2015 school year it would be good to get a date on the calendar.
Practice Discipleship Training
Mark Your Calendar for Saturday August 9, 2014. The location is All Shepherd, Lewis Center. For more information and/or to be placed on the interest sheet contact either Pastor Beth Westphal pastorbeth64@gmail.com or Gary gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org
This Practicing Discipleship Training Event is a Collaborative effort between all 3 Ohio Synods.
Fall Gathering
Informational Meeting
Sites Announced
Mark Your Calendar!
All meetings are 7:00 -8:30 pm
Monday August 11: Good Shepherd, Cincinnati
7701 Kenwood Rd. Cincinnati 45236
DIRECTIONS
Wednesday August 13: First, Lancaster
220 North Columbus St. Lancaster 43130
DIRECTIONS
Wednesday September 3: All Saints, Worthington
6770 High Street Worthington 43085
Directions
Thursday September 4: Christ, Cambridge
1101 Steubenville Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 Directions
Tuesday September 16: Zion, Tipp City 14 W. Walnut St. Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Directions
Service Opportunities
Does your congregation have a food pantry, soup kitchen or other outreach to the community? Are you looking for youth groups to visit and help out? If so, send Gary the details of the ministry and your ministry will be added to the service opportunity section of the website.
The first response was from First English, Columbus: Contact Rachel at rprice3@capital.edu. They have opportunities Saturday mornings (Kids Club) and Thursday evenings (Community Meal). Come once or make it a habit!
Looking For Service Opportunities?
Is your youth group looking for a service experience? Consider volunteering at one of our Synod Congregations and/or with a local service orgainization. Check out the service opportunity section of the website for opportunities.
Gary is hoping to grow the list through the rest of calendar year 2014.
Interim Ministry
When congregational youth staff move on churches often consider hiring a youth ministry interim to help keep the ship a float while the job postings, application collection and interviewing is going on. Help a congregation to not rush through the process by providing them with an interim experience. Interested? Connect with Gary
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A Little Bit Older News
2015 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING
Dropping "National"
As the Gathering increases its international flare it has officially dropped the word "National" from the title of the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering!
Information Begins to Flow
Also note that Diane (our Gathering Coordinator) recently sent out the first emails to the Southern Ohio Synod Youth Gathering email distribution list. Yep, updated information has started to flow.
If you have not already done so, your congregation should get fully connected with the 2015 Youth Gathering. See below under recent news.
Gathering Financial Assistance
On May 15, 2014, congregations can go to www.elca.org/gathering to apply for financial assistance to attend the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering. The Financial Assistance window will stay open until July 15, 2014.
Gathering Volunteer Applications
On May 15, 2014 Volunteer Applications will start to be accepted. Many Volunteers are needed. Anyone 19 years of age and older may apply. Positions usually fill very quickly
Gathering Website Goes Live!
On May 15, 2014 the Gathering Website goes live!
Artist Needed
We will again offer a Southern Ohio Synod Gathering T-shirt. If you have a young person (preferably someone going to the Gathering) who would like to design the t-shirt send their name and email address to Gary gpecuch@southerohiosynod.org
2014 Southern Ohio Synod
Youth & Family Ministry CD
Your congregation should have received a direct mailing mid-April containing the 2014 Southern Ohio Synod Youth & Family Ministry CD.
The CD contains 16 Folders of over 100 files pertinent to Congregational Youth & Family Ministry.
The items on the CD can be downloaded to as many computers as you wish
Click here to catch a glimpse: CD Index
Youth & Family Website
The Youth & Family Ministry portion of the Southern Ohio Synod website has recently been updated. With over 200 files and links we continue to move our website towards a one stop shop for good information on the topics that matter most. www.southernohiosynod.org
This months highlight...There are close to 100 files and links just in the "Safeguarding" and "Forms" sections alone.
And there's more to come!
Older News
Now...Some Other Cool Stuff To Know!
EXTRAVAGANZA: Mark Your Calendars!
January 29-February 2, 2015
Intensive Care Courses: January 29-30
Main Event: January 30-February 2
If your congregation plans to attend the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering during summer 2015 it would be a good idea to get someone from your congregation to attend the Extravaganza in Detroit next January 29 through February 2, 2015.
If your congregatiion does not plan to attend the 2015 Youth Gathering the Extravaganza is still way worth it. Detroit is the closest in has ever been. Come worship, relax, attend workshops, and glean great ideas from 600+ congregational youth staffers.
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
Synod Young Adult in Global Mission
Did You Know that Southern Ohio has a young adult from Peace, Beavercreek now serving in the United Kingdom?
Want to give your youth a chance to correspond with a local missionary and/or help to financially sponsor her.
Katharine Ritzi, from Peace Lutheran in Beavercreek is serving for a year in the United Kingdom. Her blog is http://katharineritzi.blogspot.com. To fully support her year, about $3,600 is still needed. Gifts can be sent through the synod office with this code: Katharine Ritzi GCS3067.
Connect with Gary for details.
Seminary Sampler Information
Trinity Seminary has announced its dates for the 2014 Sampler Program. This summer there will be three two week sessions each with a different emphasis. Click Here for details or contact Claire Hammer at hammer@tlsohio.edu
2014 Summer Sampler Flier
Vision & Practice of 21st Century Faith Formation
John Roberto will be coming to
the Marriott Courtyard University of Dayton
July 8-10, 2014
Click Here For Details:
STANDARD INFORMATION FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS
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MARTIN'S LIST
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There are great resources at the ELCA Youth MInistry Network website for all stages of ministry with family and youth and it is free to you at Martin's List. Over fifteen different categories to choose from. There are lots of requests on our Facebook group for worship, outreach, learning and fellowship ideas. Remember Martin's List to look for ideas in these areas but also to post your resources. The Network that shares is a richer network. |
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The ELCA Youth Ministry Network welcomes Trinity Lutheran College in Seattle as our newest silver partner organization! Thanks for your partnership! Visit Trinity online to find out more about the college and what they offer. VISIT TRINITY
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Network App Update
The Network's mobile app, after roughly a six-month absence is back and up to full-speed again!
Last May, the app was taken down as the company the Network works with to provide the app went through a significant internal crisis. You can read more about that on the Network blog.
Social Media
If you’re managing social media for your church, it might be useful to know about some of the most surprising social media statistics this year. Here are 10 that might make you rethink the way you’re approaching social media.
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JOB POSTINGS
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Cluster Get Togethers,Training Events for Youth and/or Adults, and Youth Events...
are scheduled as folks raise their hand and say, "Hey, let's do one in my area." Contact Gary and after a date, time, and location are chosen, he will advertise the event through facebook, youth & family e-bulletins, and hard copy mailings to congregations.
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 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 extension 110
