For CYF Leaders
Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering – September
Nine Mile Brewing 9555 James Ave S Suite 290, Bloomington, MN, United StatesSeptember Youth Ministry Gathering Why is CYF important? Networking and Support
Region 3 Healthy Boundaries Training for CYF Leaders
OnlineParticipants will explore their own relationship to power, boundaries, and authority, gaining insights into how these dynamics shape their leadership. Beyond personal reflection, the workshop will also equip leaders to actively foster wise boundary-setting skills in the young people they serve. Through discussion and practical strategies, attendees will be empowered to nurture healthy, trust-filled ministry [...]
Webinar: Addiction & Youth – Trends & Challenges
OnlineAddiction & Youth – Trends & Challenges Free Webinar featuring Michael Durchslag, Director of P.E.A.S.E. Academy, Board Chair of the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS) Wednesday, September 24, 2025 12:00-1 p.m. CT (1:00 p.m. ET 11 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. PT) Register > Nine out of ten adults who have a diagnosed substance use disorder [...]
Screenagers Viewing with Dinner & Discussion
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Campus Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesScreenagers is a powerful film resource for helping kids build mindful habits around technology use and to support their well-being in today’s digital world. More information >
Welcome (Back) Event
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe Twin Cities CYF ELCA Team invites all people who serve in CYF ministries to the annual Welcome (Back) Event. Leaders will gather together to celebrate the coming year and share ideas, resources, and excitement! Register >
Monthly Youth Ministry Gathering – October
October Youth Ministry Gathering Summer Plans: Trips and VBS Location TBD
Gathering Expedition Retreats
Lutherdale N7891 US-12, Elkhorn, WI, United StatesThis fall, the ELCA Youth Gathering is hitting the road with Gathering Expedition, a regional retreat experience for 8th - 12th grade youth and the adults who lead them. It’s designed to be simple, meaningful, and full of movement — because ministry doesn’t just happen every three years. It happens in the in-between too. Over [...]
Faith After High School
Calvary Lutheran Church, Minneapolis 3901 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin Calvary Lutheran Church Sunday, November 2, at noon for pizza and salad, followed by a panel with faith leaders from U of M Lutheran Campus Ministries, and Augsburg Lutheran Campus Ministries. They will share about their faith after high school. This is a great event for students thinking about attending these colleges or wondering [...]
Children and Youth Monthly Ministry Gathering – November
Urban Growler 2325 Endicott St, St. Paul, MN, United StatesNovember Youth Ministry Gathering Topic: Neurodivergence and Support Needs
November Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network Gathering
St. Stephen Lutheran, Bloomington 8400 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThe Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network meets the second Thursday of each month to Renew, Educate, and Connect. Everyone is welcome! We will be having an Advent Devotional time and taking about how you care for yourself when you seem to never have the time and are always in charge of upcoming events.