Youth and Family Ministry

You have come to the right place for youth and family ministry news, calendar items, ideas, resources, links, and opportunities for congregations in the Minneapolis Area Synod. Use these pages to connect, plan, share, and learn from others.

Ascension Day Breakfast

May 17, 9-11:30 a.m., Augsburg College Christiansen Center
A morning of connections, fellowship and celebration for children, youth and family ministry leaders in the Minneapolis Area and Saint Paul Area Synods. Speaker is Pastor Randy Brandt, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley. Musician will be Ben Kyle from Mercy Seat. Special guests will be Bishops Svennungsen and Rogness. Cost is $10 per person. Register online here. Free parking available in lots A,B,C, D,F. Click here for a campus map.

Summer Youth Program

Children, youth and families in the urban core were blessed through unique and creative ministries this past summer, thanks in part to generous funding from Minneapolis Area Synod congregations, individuals and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Here is a collection of last summer’s transformational stories from the consortium congregations. These highlight how churches engaged children, youth, and adults in fun and healthy ways through vacation Bible schools; discipleship training; job and leadership training; reading programs; Bible stories and worship; day camps; gardening; arts and fitness classes; and more. Several congregations collaborated together for an even deeper impact. Intentional relationship-building and programming can truly bless a neighborhood—just as the gifts and energy of neighborhoods can truly bless the church. 

Responding to Bullying

Check out our resource list provided to help you and your congregation create safe places for young people to turn to when facing violence or ridicule from their peers, and to help people of all ages grow as advocates for peace.

2012 ELCA Youth Gathering

A triennial gathering for high school youth and their adult leaders from across the ELCA – will be held on July 18-22 in the beautiful, lively city of New Orleans. Some of you are already in the midst of your planning. Some are still in discernment. Here is information we hope you will find helpful!

Get AMPed for God!

Introducing AMP (All Metro Praise). An exciting new worship experience with youth across the metro area.
Where: Augsburg College, Hoversten Chapel
When: Last Sunday of the month (except March and May) - Jan. 29; Feb. 26; Mar. 18; Apr. 29; May 20
Time: worship at 5:30, open mic at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your gifts, your voice, and your praise! For more information, contact Tony Fair. Download poster>

Children, Youth and Family Ministry

• MAS/SPAS CYF Leadership Teams            
• MAS/SPAS CYF Resource Group on Facebook               
• List of Networks for local CYF ministry leaders, including meeting schedule and contacts               
• List of CYF Servant Ministry Sites across the Metro area   

Calendar

A listing of upcoming events for young people, and children, youth, and family ministry adult leaders in the Twin Cities area.

Links

Check out our links page to see what partner organizations have to offer.

Jobs

See regularly updated Children, Youth & Family Ministry job opportunities.