SEPA Youth http://www.sepayouth.org Youth Website of the ELCA Southeastern PA Synod Fri, 18 May 2012 16:41:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 2012-2013 Calendar of Events http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/05/14/2012-2013-calendar-of-events/ http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/05/14/2012-2013-calendar-of-events/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 18:56:55 +0000 admin http://www.sepayouth.org/?p=514 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

 

]]> http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/05/14/2012-2013-calendar-of-events/feed/ 0 The Million Books Project http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/05/14/the-million-books-project/ http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/05/14/the-million-books-project/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 18:31:19 +0000 admin http://www.sepayouth.org/?p=512 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 to provide books that are multicultural and target children throughout the elementary years. All the books are on the Reading is Fundamental list, which includes teaching guides for educators and parents.

There are several ways you can help:

Donate using your credit card at: http://www.gulfcoastsynod.org/books.html.

Bring books with you to the gathering that are listed on the second page of this flyer.

Order on Amazon before June 10th and have the books shipped according to the instructions at: http://www.gulfcoastsynod.org/books.html.

For more information, check out the above flyer and website!

]]> http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/05/14/the-million-books-project/feed/ 0 Lutheran Night at the Phillies- June 1st- UPDATED http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/05/14/lutheran-night-at-the-phillies-june-1st/ http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/05/14/lutheran-night-at-the-phillies-june-1st/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 14:40:31 +0000 admin http://www.sepayouth.org/?p=464 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 Friday, June 1 when the Phillies host the Miami Marlins at 7:05 p.m.

  • Pavilion Deck (sections 302) at $20 per ticket
  • Terrace Deck (sections 430-431) at $20 per ticket
  • Pavilion Deck (sections 309-310) at $28 per ticket
  • Terrace Deck (sections 428-429) at $30 per ticket

Net proceeds from tickets sold through this offer will benefit SEPA Synod Youth Programs.

To order your tickets, click on the “Buy Tickets” button below and enter the promotion code LUTH

Buy Tickets

Please place your order by May 1. Tickets are subject to availability!

Download the Brochure!

For groups of 25 or more, please contact Scott McDade in the Group Sales Office at 215-463-5000, ext. 5434. All groups of 25 or more will be welcomed on the Phillies side auxiliary message boards at the top of the 5th inning.

We hope to see you at Citizens Bank Park on June 1!

The Philadelphia Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is supporting this fundraiser through $500 of matching funds.  We thank Thrivent for their support!!

]]> http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/05/14/lutheran-night-at-the-phillies-june-1st/feed/ 0 Spring 2012 Gathering Info http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/04/20/spring-2012-gathering-info/ http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/04/20/spring-2012-gathering-info/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:57:10 +0000 admin http://www.sepayouth.org/?p=506 For information on the Gathering, please download this PowerPoint presentation.

You can also download a sample covenant here.

]]> http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/04/20/spring-2012-gathering-info/feed/ 0 Save the Date: May 20th- Gathering Synod Pre-Event http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/04/20/save-the-date-may-20th-gathering-synod-pre-event/ http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/04/20/save-the-date-may-20th-gathering-synod-pre-event/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:44:17 +0000 admin http://www.sepayouth.org/?p=503 All youth and adults attending the ELCA Youth Gathering are invited to the SEPA Synod Pre-Event on Sunday, May 20th at St. Luke Lutheran Church 203 North Valley Forge Road, Devon from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

There will be learning activities, worship, time for questions and answers and fellowshipping.  Email Robin at sepagatheringcoordinator@gmail.com with the group leader’s name, congregation name and location and the total number in your group coming to the event by May 14.  There is no charge for this event!

Join us as we prepare for the Gathering!

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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 organizations and clubs in her school community and attends annual youth servant trips.  Hannah also excels at soccer and plays on a travel team.  Hannah has proven herself to be a tireless leader and a role model for other senior high youth.  She always has a smile on her face and is a friend to everyone she meets.

]]> http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/04/04/youth-of-the-month-hannah-shade/feed/ 0 Save the Date: JYG 2012 http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/04/02/save-the-date-jyg-2012/ http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/04/02/save-the-date-jyg-2012/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:27:16 +0000 admin http://www.sepayouth.org/?p=491 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 open for more details later this spring!

 

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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 of event at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 2725 Egypt Rd, Audubon, PA,  19403. Registration fee is $25 with $50 minimum pledge. Free for ages 14 and under. Lunch and t-shirt for all participants. For more information, call 610-825-9360 ext 1123 or e-mailchammarberg@kencrest.org.

 

]]> http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/03/29/lutheran-charities-bike-ride-and-walk-june-23/feed/ 0 New Visions for Bear Creek Camp http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/01/31/new-visions-for-bear-creek-camp/ http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/01/31/new-visions-for-bear-creek-camp/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:13:59 +0000 admin http://www.sepayouth.org/?p=461 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 interim executive director Don Hayn on upgrading the 2012 summer program. Download the full update from the BCC board here.

]]> http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/01/31/new-visions-for-bear-creek-camp/feed/ 0 Mission Investment Fund Youth Ministry Accounts Available for Gathering http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/01/24/mission-investment-fund-youth-ministry-accounts-available-for-gathering/ http://www.sepayouth.org/2012/01/24/mission-investment-fund-youth-ministry-accounts-available-for-gathering/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:51:07 +0000 admin http://www.sepayouth.org/?p=449

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, stop by the Mission Investment fund booth at the ELCA Youth Ministry Network’s Extravaganza in February, or go to elca.org/mif/youth to download an application.

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