CYF
CYF Leaders Healthy Boundaries Training
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 [...]
SPAS/MAS May Children’s Ministry Gathering
OnlineJoin Children's Ministry Leaders from Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods for the last gathering of the season. This month's topic is training and equipping leaders. Join on Zoom >
Gratitude & Blessing Breakfast for CYF Leaders
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Campus Minneapolis Campus, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAll Children, Youth, and Family Leaders and Volunteers are invited to celebrate the program year and gear up for summer together with a fun breakfast and time together on Thursday, May 22. We hope you can join us at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. for breakfast, time together, and worship with Minneapolis [...]
The Confluence at Augsburg University
Augsburg UniversityThe Confluence, now in its 20th year, is an opportunity for high school students to explore their vocation -- the confluence or intersection of God's story, the world's story, and their personal story. Throughout the week, students will explore these different stories through: Worship Classroom study with Augsburg professor Chris Stedman Personal reflection Small group [...]
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 [...]
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 >
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 [...]
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
December Western Suburbs CYF Network Gathering
Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Lake 2060 County Road 6, Long Lake, MN, United StatesThe Western Suburbs CYF Ministry Network meets the second Thursday of each month to Renew, Educate, and Connect. Everyone is welcome! This month they are talking about local service opportunities for all sizes and ages. Great start when looking forward to summer programs!