Hello friends,
How in the world is August almost over? As we head into the fall and once again into the unknown of COVID, there are a few realities we need to face when it comes to synodical ministries.
- We are postponing YouthQuake once again but are committed to this event when it is safe to gather.
- The Re-Gathering Task Force issued new considerations in early August and now recommend masks for everyone, regardless of vaccination status. We continue to recommend social distancing. Read the entire document here.
- We are postponing our Fall Retreat in Greensboro and have it tentatively rescheduled for March 21-23, 2022.
- I had scheduled lunch with Tammy around the synod and will absolutely do that once it is safe to do so. I miss y'all.
- Please see the Zoom check-ins below so we can at least share our longings and losses together.
On a personal note, I see you. I know the challenges you are experiencing and I'm here if you need to talk. If you don't have a counselor, I encourage that as well.
You are a blessing to this church, this synod, and to me.
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Deacon Tammy Jones West
NC Synod, ELCA
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Total grains of rice donated by
NC Synod as of August 26: 1,342,330
Target by August 31: 1,500,000
Target by September 30: 2,000,000
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Help us donate 5 MILLION grains of rice by February 24, 2022!
Join at freerice.com | Group: NC Synod | Group Code: WJU5RJEH |
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JOIN THE FREERICE CHALLENGE — JUST IN TIME FOR GWOH! |
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The Lutheran Youth Organization of the NC Synod has challenged everyone in the NC Synod to earn FIVE MILLION grains of rice by February 24, 2022, through Freerice, an educational trivia game that helps you get smarter while making a difference for people around the world!
Each right answer helps end hunger by generating the cash equivalent of 10 grains of rice for the UN World Food Programme.
Here's how you can help!
- Download the FreeRice App or visit freerice.com
- Create a free account
- Hit the top left button to open up the menu - select Groups
- Type in the Group Name: NC Synod
- Type in the Group Code: WJU5RJEH
- Go back to the game and answer questions!
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Learn, Play and Give Back with Freerice for God's Work. Our Hands.
Customize the experience for your congregation by creating your own private group.
Invite the whole congregation to join both the synod and congregational groups. Then challenge your congregation to reach a goal of your choosing within a specified timeframe.
Kickoff your congregational challenge on God's Work. Our Hands Sunday and watch the rice totals grow!
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Children, Youth & Family Check-Ins With Tammy
Save these dates to your calendar to check-in with us monthly via Zoom!
September 8 @ 3:00p
October 7 @ 3:00p
November 9 @ 3:00p
January 11, 2022 @ 3:00p
Join us on September 8 to check-in & discuss YouthQuake Alternatives.
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Join this VIRTUAL workshop to learn more about the six essential strategies and core commitments of Growing Young that will help ministry leaders "position your church to reach younger generations in a way that breathes life into the whole church."
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Registration for Virtual Synod Confirmation is Open!
2021 Courses
Old Testament - Bishop Tim Smith - October 17
The ELCA - Pastor Danielle DeNise - November 21
2022 Course topics coming soon...
Open to all confirmands! Youth must register with an adult for this training. Child protection training & background checks required for adult participants.
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You're invited to a Youth Gathering Zoom Registration Party
on September 22!
Drop-in anytime between 7:00-8:00p to get questions answered and,
most importantly, to get excited for the Youth Gathering together!
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Experience the excitement of LR on game day and join other Lutheran youth groups from across NC and SC for Lutheran Youth Day. Join and explore the LR's Hickory campus, learn more about Spiritual Life on campus, hear from current students, and experience one of the community's favorite traditions—game day. Youth and chaperones will receive free tickets to the LR Bears Football game against Mars Hill.
Masks/face coverings required for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status.
This is an event you won't want to miss! Space is limited.
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SOME CYF RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS |
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The PASSAGE curriculum developed by ELCA Youth and Young Adult Ministries is designed for use in small groups with with high school seniors to help connect them with the next part of their faith journey. |
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Here's a fun video of kids from different religions describing God!
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SOME WAYS TO GET INVOLVED |
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Join our *new* Remind Group to receive texts with quick reminders or encouragement!
Text @k3ef77f to the number 81010 to join 'NC Synod CYF Leaders'
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REMINDER: YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MUSICIANS STILL NEEDED FOR NC SYNOD BAND! |
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“Nowhere else have I been able to share my musical gifts, emotions, and identity with the same passion as I have while leading worship with the LYO Band.”
~Michael Mitchum of First Lutheran, Greensboro
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Do you know any youth or young adult musicians? The NC Synod Band is a great opportunity for youth and young adults to use their musical gifts as leaders in our synod.
We are excited to be planning for our in-person LYO Assembly in February 2022 and we need talented and energetic leaders to help us sing together.
The 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering? Yeah, we need musicians for that too! We are always looking for vocalists, guitarists, bass guitarists, keyboardists, drummers, etc.
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2021
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September 8 = CYF Check-In with Tammy Jones West @ 3:00p
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September 15 = Growing Young for Beginners Workshop 2:00-3:30p
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September 20 = Deadline to register for LR Lutheran Youth Day
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September 22 = ELCA Youth Gathering Zoom Registration Party: Drop-In 7-8p
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September 25 = Lutheran Youth Day at Lenoir-Rhyne University
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October 7 = CYF Check-In with Tammy Jones West @ 3:00p
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October 17 = Synod Confirmation 4:00-5:30p (1 of 5) - Old Testament
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November 1 = Registration Opens for LYO Assembly 2022
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November 9 = CYF Check-In with Tammy Jones West @ 3:00p
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November 21 = Synod Confirmation 4:00-5:30p (2 of 5)
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November 21 = Early Bird Registration Deadline for ELCA Youth Gathering
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November 22 = Regular Registration Rate Opens for ELCA Youth Gathering
2022
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January 11 = CYF Check-In with Tammy Jones West @ 3:00p
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January 16 = Synod Confirmation 4:00-5:30p (3 of 5)
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February 11-14 = Extravaganza 2022 - Online or Onsite in Minneapolis, MN
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February 20 = Synod Confirmation 4:00-5:30p (4 of 5)
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February 25-27 = LYO Assembly 2022 - Embassy Suites, Greensboro
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March 20 = Synod Confirmation 4:00-5:30p (5 of 5)
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June 2-4 = NC Synod Gathering - Lenoir-Rhyne University
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July 21-24 = MYLE and tAble - Minneapolis, MN
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July 24-28 = ELCA Youth Gathering - Minneapolis, MN
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