Camping
Ministry in the ELCA
Outdoor Ministry Locations (ELCA, by atate)
Cooking
for a Crowd
Growlies
for Groups Online Cook Book - Contains recipes for large quantities, that are easily increased, or can be made ahead.
50 Dinner Recipes That Will Feed a Crowd (Taste of Home) Feeds 12 or more
Cooking for a Crowd Recipes (Allrecipes) For serving 20 or more
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Men
Lutheran
Men in Mission: Building Men for Christ - Offers resources & events to encourage men to live their lives modeled on the character of Jesus.
ALOA: Adult Lutherans Organized for Action - EncourAGING & Equipping Congregations for Older Adult Ministry
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Sites
for Children
Kid Explorers: Adventures in the Rain Forest - "Learn about the Creator
by exploring His marvelous creation." A child-friendly site available in multiple languages
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Women
Women of the ELCA (WELCA) Resources for women of faith, including devotions, Bible studies, opportunities for connection with women in the greater faith community, and the exploration of timely topics
The Faces of Grief: Finding Wholeness and Peace After Loss (Women of the ELCA)
Mindfulness and the Holy Spirit (Vinita Hampton Wright, IgnatianSprirituality.com) Mindfulness as a spiritual practice
Rachel's Day: Women Boldly Standing for Children (Women of the ELCA) Created at the Third Trienniel Convention of the Women of the ELCA when the delegates resolved "That ELCA women encourage their congregations to recognize the first Sunday in May each year as Rachel's Day, based on Jeremiah 31:15-17 wherein Rachel grieved for her children, to mourn the loss of our children and to renounce the forces of evil and fear that plague our nation."
Gather (Women of the ELCA) A magazine that "offers a mix of articles, theological reflections, devotions and stories of comfort and challenge that help readers grow in faith and engage in ministry and action."
Cafe (WELCA) "...an online magazine and podcast for and with young women who identify as Lutheran or not."
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Youth
Ministry
Youth Ministry Podcast (SparkHouse) 105 episodes from 2018-2019
Youth & Family Institute - Offers coaching, training, and resources to help equip church leaders to pass on the faith
Wartburg Seminary Certificate Programs: Youth and Family Ministry
Search Institute - "...partners with organizations to conduct and apply research that promotes positive youth develpment and advances equity."
Youth Ministry (ELCA) Find resources, initiatives for youth, individuals involved in youth ministry, and programs for leadership development and faith formation
Young Adult Ministry (ELCA) Inspiration, opportunities, and resources for people ages 18-30
The ELCA
Network: Children, Youth, & Family Ministry - A network of adults who work with children, youth and families, with resources to aid them that include a blog and monthly podcasts
The
Lutheran Student Movement U.S.A. (ELCA) For college students from around the country
Campus Ministry (ELCA)
Outdoor Ministry (ELCA)
Lutheran
Volunteer Corps: Building Community, Living Simply and Sustainably, Working for Justice - Places adults over the age of 21 in full-time volunteer positions within social justice organizations at various locations around the country
NYWC: Youth
Specialties (National Youth Workers Convention) Helps "Christian churches of every denomination lead students to find and follow Jesus." Offers training seminars conventions, resources, and online communities.
Tent Makers: Equipping and Empowering Disciples of Jesus - Offers training for individuals "to live out their God-given calling while transforming culture through Christ, one relationship at a time."
YouthPastor - Provides "free youth ministry resources for youth pastors, ministers, workers and volunteers. Online resources include a job center, free lessons, a searchable directory of ministries and game ideas."
Teen Challenge International: Where Hope is Found, Life Restored: Drug & Alcohol Recovery - An outreach and residential substance abuse recovery program located in southern California; the website offers resources including podcasts and a Care Giver's Guide.
Power to Decide - Provides "trusted, high-quality, accurate information - backed by research - on sexual health and contraceptive methods so young people can make informed decisions."
Youth Ministry (Group) Ideas, lessons, events, and service opportunities that help people grow in their relationship to Jesus and one another.
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Youth
Policies
Sexual Abuse Prevention (Church Mutual Insurance) information on how churches can recognize and prevent sexual abuse; including the necessity of creating policies and procedures, conducting background checks and implementing screening processes, and administering training and reinforcing protective measures.
Policies for
Synod Youth Ministry Events (Northeastern Iowa Synod)
Child Welfare Information Gateway: Laws & Policies (U.S. Children's Bureau) Provides links to state and federal laws on child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption.
Dove's Nest: Faith Communities Keeping Children & Youth Safe Child and Youth Protection Policies and Related Guidelines
Model Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse (Episcopal Church)
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Christian
Music Web Sites for Youth
Lost
and Found - Musical duo who travel the world giving concerts with the message "do what you can with what you have for the glory of God."
Jonathan
Rundman: Astute Music for Domestic, Ecclesiastical, and Automotive Use
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Talking With Children
Bullying
Clinical Trials on the Effects of Bullying (Policy Lab)
Bullying Awareness and Prevention: Information and Resources on How to Keep Students Safe in School (Katy McWhirter, Community for Accredited Online Schools)
Cyberbullying On the College Campus: Tips, Tools & Solutions for Recognizing and Stopping Bullying Online (Melissa Rucker, Affordable Colleges Online)
Disasters and Events in the News
Explaining the News to Our Kids (Common Sense Media) Contains tips for talking to children of all ages about the news.
Ready Kids! (U.S. Government) Tools and information to help children and teens before, during, or after a disaster.
Helping Children Cope with Disaster (U.S. FEMA and the American Red Cross) Guidebook
Talking to Children About Terrorist Attacks and School and Community Shootings in the News (School Crisis Center) Guidebook
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American Academy of Pediatrics:
Talking to Children about Disasters
Talking to Children about Tragedies
and Other News Events
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American Psychological Association:
Trauma
How to Talk to Children About Difficult News
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry:
Disaster and Trauma Resource Center
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