General News
May 14, 2012
2012-2013 Calendar of Events
The 2012-2013 Calendar of Events for SEPA Youth is now available. Download it now to get a head start on your planning for next school year! 2012-2013 Calendar of Events
May 14, 2012
The Million Books Project
The Million Book Project is working to improve literacy in New Orleans. Its goal is to leverage the members and friends of the ELCA to flood a geographic area with books that encourage a passion for reading. The average child in Louisiana is 2 1/2 years beyond grade level, and the Million Book Project aims [...]
May 14, 2012
Lutheran Night at the Phillies- June 1st- UPDATED
Update: Deadline is May 1. With tickets for the June 1 game with Florida almost gone, the Phillies are offering a limited number of additional “Lutheran Night” tickets for June 6. Please indicate that the June 6 date is OK when placing your order. Please join us for Lutheran Night at Citizens Bank Park on [...]
April 20, 2012
Spring 2012 Gathering Info
For information on the Gathering, please download this PowerPoint presentation. You can also download a sample covenant here.
April 4, 2012
Youth of the Month: Hannah Shade
Hannah Shade is very active in ministry at Trinity, Lansdale, and at the synod level. She is currently serving on the Lutheran Youth Organization Board representing her Lutheran piers in Montgomery County. She is a member of Trinity’s congregational council. Hannah is also involved with Trinity’s services, is a member of Lifesongs choir, volunteers for [...]
April 2, 2012
Save the Date: JYG 2012
Save the Date: This year’s Junior High Youth Gatherings will be held on October 12-13 and 13-14 at Refreshing Mountain Camp in Stevens, PA. The one-night overnight event is for youth in grades 6-8, and its a great event to use as a confirmation retreat or as part of your confirmation curriculum. Keep your eyes [...]
March 29, 2012
Lutheran Charities Bike Ride and Walk- June 23
The 22nd Annual Lutheran Charities Bike Ride & Walk will take place on Saturday, June 23. The event benefits the Synod’s eight social ministry agencies serving 50,000 people in need. Cycle scenic marked roads on a Steeplechase through Montgomery and Chester counties or join the Fun Ride & Walk on the Schuylkill River Trail. Register online at www.lutherancharities.org or day [...]
January 31, 2012
New Visions for Bear Creek Camp
After a visioning process that involved hundreds of Bear Creek Camp constituents, the camp’s board has adopted a core purpose statement that reflects the renewed spirit at the camp: “Explore, Celebrate, and Grow in God’s Creation.” As a first step in effecting this change, BCC has retained Mark Ristine to serve as summer director to work with [...]
January 24, 2012
Mission Investment Fund Youth Ministry Accounts Available for Gathering
The Mission Investment Fund has created a “Demand Investment Youth Ministry Account” to allow youth groups to start saving for Gathering expenses or other youth-related events. Accounts can be opened for as little as $100, and services include free checking, 24/7 online access, and a convenient, on-site service center at the Gathering. To learn more, [...]
January 10, 2012
Youth of the Month Nominations Needed!
We are looking for nominations for Youth of the Month for 2012! If there is an outstanding youth in your congregation, or in another SEPA Synod congregation that you would like to nominate, please download the following form and send it in either via email or mail. Youth of the Month Nomination Form
