The purpose of the Youth Ministry Subcommittee is to facilitate faith-formation of young people through:
- The building up of relationships
- Resourcing of leaders
- Organization of youth ministry events that congregations can’t do on their own
For more information on youth ministry in the NIS, contact your conference representative:
- North – Melinda Alekna, Pr. Joanna Patterson
- NE – Pr. Paul Cannon (secretary), Nicole Judkins
- East – Deacon Shari Trotter
- Central – Pr. Karyn Kost (chair), Melissa Nicholson, Peg Miller
- South – Judy Wilkinson
- SW – vacant
- West – vacant
- NW – Beth Schneider
- LOMC – Audrey Adams
- Synod Liaison – Deacon Karin Graddy
Resources
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (LOMC)
Synod Staff Liaison:
Deacon Karin Graddy
Youth News
Youth Leaders Sought for Light
The Synod Youth Subcommittee is searching for youth who are leaders in their congregations and their communities to be a part of the Synod’s LIGHT…
Update regarding the 2021 Gathering
After much prayer and consideration, we have decided to postpone next summer’s ELCA Youth Gathering to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 ELCA…
Official Youth Gathering handbook
The Official Youth “Gathering Handbook: Tips & Tricks for Adult Leaders” is now adapted to the 2021 Gathering in Minneapolis. If this is your first…
Calling all youth leaders!
The theme of the 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis will be boundless: God beyond measure. Who in your congregation should receive communications about preparations…
gNews – Updates from the 2021 Youth Gathering
2021 Theme Announcement We are so excited to announce the theme of the 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering, “boundless: God beyond measure.” Our primary Scripture will…