God loves young people and so do we!
Our ministry team (affectionately called YoYoFa) exists to build and support ministry with children, youth, young adults and families in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod.
Want to connect with other youth or youth leaders? Interested in support for your youth, young adult, or child ministry? Check out the many ways you can get involved below and then email sammy@nepsynod.org with any questions or to schedule a time to get together.
Growing Young 2020-2021:
NEPA Synod is Growing Young!
While the seeds will be planted as our youth leaders work through the book in their lunches/brunches throughout 2020, there is much more to come in terms of our engagement with these faithful practices as a synod.
Youth Events:
May Play Day – May 2021
We Love – November 6, 2021
Youth Fest – September 2021
Youth Gathering 2022:
NEPA Youth Gathering Facebook Page
Dates: July 24 – July 28, 2022
Synod Coordinator: Becky East
rbrookeeast@gmail.com
484-797-7603
Initial info sessions: Summer 2021
https://www.elca.org/YouthGathering/Schedule
Resources:
Youth
Confirmation and Youth Ministry
ELCA Youth Ministry Network (FB)
Submit ideas to sammy@nepsynod.org
Young Adults
Young Adults in Global Mission (Facebook)
Young Adults in Global Mission (website)
Submit ideas to sammy@nepsynod.org
Mental Health
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 for free,
24/7 crisis support in the US.
LGBTQIA+ Youth Resources
Submit ideas to sammy@nepsynod.org
Anti-Racism
COVID-19
26 Mini-Films for Exploring Race, Bias, and Identity with Students
Dismantling Racism Youth Curriculum
How to Talk to Kids About Race
Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race
Submit ideas to sammy@nepsynod.org
Submit ideas to sammy@nepsynod.org
LGBTQIA+
submit ideas to sammy@nepsynod.org
Zoom Games
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VBS
Submit ideas to sammy@nepsynod.org
at-home crafts
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Youth Leaders:
Youth Ministry Network Lunches and Brunches are opportunities for Youth Leaders (rostered, lay, staff, volunteer) to connect and be equipped for ministry in their contexts. Check our Facebook page or group for upcoming lunch dates.
NEPA Youth Ministry Network Facebook Group
YoYoFa Leaders:
YoYoFa is the team in charge of planning and leadership for our synod Youth, Young Adult, and Family events. All are welcome to be part of this team. Join our email list for updates about when we’re meeting next and what we’re working on!
Pastor Becca Middeke-Conlin, she/her/hers, co-convener of the YoYoFa Ministry Team
Pastor Lauren Applegate, she/her/hers, co-convener of the YoYoFa Ministry Team
Sammy Kelly, she/her/hers, is NEPA Synod’s contracted Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Faith Formation Ministries. Email her at sammy@nepsynod.org if you would appreciate conversation with her about your youth ministry or to see how you can get connected with youth ministry opportunities synodwide.
Social Media:
How else can you get involved?
Young Adults in Global Mission
serve as a voting member at the churchwide assembly
