LYO is bringing back the youth-led praise band to the SW MN Synod! Beginning October 1, high school musicians (current 9-12 graders) will be able to apply to be part of this group, mentored by Rev. Hans Peterson of Dakota Road. The application process includes a short written application as well as a required audio …
November 17-18 -OR- November 18-19, 2023 Willmar Conference Center – 2100 Hwy 12 E. Willmar, MN All students in 6th-9th grade are welcome to attend! It’s time to register for the Junior High Youth Gathering in November! As a reminder, we’re returning to the two-night schedule, which means that you get to choose between a …
Get ready for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering! Pr. Jon Wendt, the SW MN Synod Gathering Champion, recorded an informational Zoom meeting about the upcoming 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA. Posted June 2023: Greetings from Pr. Jon Wendt! This past month, I sent a letter to congregations to introduce myself. For those who …
LYO Appointment positions are open for application! Deadline for LYO applications are April 25th at midnight. ALSO, there’s a place in this application to denote interest in serving on the Synod Council as a high schooler, which by default makes you a member of the LYO Board. Please contact me, Pr. Nikoli with any questions. …
My name is Nikoli, and I’m the SWMN Synod’s new Youth Ministry Coordinator! One of the things I want to do well is support the many children and young adult ministries operating in our synod. I would really appreciate five minutes of your time to fill out a very basic questionnaire, which will give you …
