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If the cluster dates, timeframes, or distance do not work for you.....Contact Gary to coordinate a cluster in your area.
Gary will be attending the six Fall Conference Consultation meetings this autumn. There are five more to go. Contact him if you want to connect while he is in your area.
Thank you to Pastor Beth Westphal (David, Canal Winchester) who has accepted the position to be our Practice Discipleship Training Coach for 2014. Pastor Westphal recently came to our Synod from West Virginia where she held the same position a couple of years ago. You will be hearing more about the training opportunities in February 2014.
Click here for details: 2014 Retreat Details
Transportation: Starting to get serious about traveling together. If you have not already done so contact Bryan Jaster if you want in on the travel arrangements. bryan.jaster@peacebeavercreek.org
Be a TED!
TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out in 1984 as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader.
And this year at the Extravaganza we will feature TED style talks, videos, and YOU! What one thing would you like all of your fellow children and youth ministers to hear? This is your chance! We are seeking short videos in three major categories:
Practical Tips – your best office/organizational tip for your fellow children youth and family ministers?
Moments of Insight – that moment when you really “got” what youth ministry is all about and why it matters
Faith Practices – your ministry context’s unique way of sharing the gospel through a specific event or faith practice
Video Clips must be less than 2 minutes in length
READ MORE or POST YOUR VIDEO
THANK YOU BISHOP HANSON
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Bishop Mark Hanson has served as presiding Bishop of the ELCA for the past 12 years. In that time, the ELCA has seen many positive changes. As he and his family discern this next stage in their lives. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Follow this link for an opportunity to say "Thank you" to Bishop Hanson. |
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. |
NEW MINISTRY PARTNER |
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 |
JOB POSTINGS
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Lots of people and churches have been posting job opening, descriptions with the ELCA Youth Ministry Newtowrk. Please remember that the Network also has an updated service on the Network website to post positions, job descriptions, and contact information. Just head over to http://www.elcaymnet.org/placement |
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.
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.
www.southernohiosynod.org Click on the youth and family ministry tab
gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org or 614-464-3532 extension 110