Faith Formation Resources in Response to COVID-19
Resources will continue to be added...keep checking back.
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Guidelines/Considerations for In-Person Youth Programs
Outdoor Ministry Opportunities
Our Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Partners have been working hard to creatively adapt, innovate and find ways to continue to nurture faith in children, youth, families and adults of all ages this summer. Read below for updates! Camp Onomia: Summer Splash! SUMMER SPLASH will be held outdoors with social distancing and masks required. Program will be held in small groups of 8 kids or less plus their camp counselor, who will function independently of the other small groups all day. The exception will be out opening celebration and our closing "campfire" which will gather spread out outdoors. Click here for a church leader info packet. Luther Crest Bible Camp: Bold Transformational Faith Program Free online programming for all ages: K-12, families and adults. July: Bible studies, worship, camp activities, cabin time and more. August: Day Camp for K-5. Click here for congregational resources to promote. Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry: Online Faith Formation: Morning Mai (Daily devotions) and more. Rental Opportunities: For small groups and families. Looking for a place to get away with your family this summer? VLM has great spots for a getaway! Vacation Bible School Resources
These are resources available from a variety of organizations. Some have been formatted for online use, some could easily be adapted. Resources should always be proofed for your context and theology! ELCA World Hunger VBS Resources: The ELCA Hunger Team is adapting the 2020 VBS Curriculum to be used online, with stories and music available online. Look for updates mid-may. 2020: On Earth as in Heaven 2019: Who is my Neighbor? 2018: God's Good Creation ReNew: The Green VBS from Sparkhouse Compassion Camp: Be Loved. Be Kind. Be You from Illustrated Ministry Planning for VBS During COVID-19 from Christian Book Distributors Online VBS Resources from Group VBS: 5 Strategic Questions to Make Planning Easier with Dawn Trautman VBS 2020: A webinar from the Episcopal Church VBS for Grownups Day Camp at Home: Free from Green Lake Lutheran Ministries Graduation Resources
20 Senior Recognition Ideas from the ELCA Faith Formation Team Graduation Milestone Moment Online Reinventing Graduation: 3 Ways to Honor Milestones During COVID-19 How to help High School Seniors Grieve (Video) Thinking Ahead: Rites of Passage in the COVID-19 Moment (from the UMC) High School Graduation Milestone Toolkit from the Nebraska Synod Please note: You are welcome to use any of the resources in this toolkit with the exception of the videos by Rachel Kurtz. Out of respect for her as a professional musician, please contact Rachel if you'd like her to create videos for use in your congregation. Graduation Resources from the Episcopal Church Graduation Blessing by Judy Nuehring Sunday School/Faith at Home Resources
Sparkhouse Family Sunday School: 8-weeks of free, video based curriculum with downloadable activity sheets hosted by Dawn Rundman.) Sunday School @ Home: From Dan Fugate of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod Taking Faith Home from Milestone Ministry Bible Studies/Discussion/Activities
This list is designed for ministry leaders to resource you and for you to use with your youth and congregations... Anxiety Discussion Guide Adapted for COVID19 Peer Ministry Leadership Resources Prayers and Blessings Free Church Lesson, Bulletins, and Activity Sheets for Children Faith At Home: Resources curated by the ELCA Faith Formation Team Coronavirus: Resources for Home and Congregation Naming Loss and Gratitude with Young People in these Uncertain Days Faith Lens Candletime Discussion Guides from the ELCA Faith Formation Team Milestone Ministry Resources in Response to COVID-19: Graduation End of School Year Social Distancing Coronavirus Conversations Relational Service Learning Experiences This is an online service learning experience to equip and empower youth and adults to lead mentoring style “Intentional Conversations ” and to gain an expanded understanding of serving others using the concepts of Service Learning. Discussion Guides Related to COVID-19 from the NE MN Synod: Anxiety Discussion Guide Adapted for COVID19 Loss and Gratitude Discussion Guide Self Care Tool Kit Discussion Guide Anger Discussion Guide Mindfulness Discussion Guide Technology Resources
Zoom for Congregational Use Tutorial, from the Southeastern Synod, ELCA Streaming Zoom on Facebook Live Moving Faith Formation Online, by John Roberto Group Texting Options: Remind, GroupMe Tech Soup: Discounted Zoom rates for nonprofits Navigating New Territory: Moving Ministry Online Considerations for Youth Protection in a Virtual World Resources for Faith Formation Online
This is list is designed for children, youth, parents and all ages to download free resources you might use at home. Ministry leaders might want to directly share these links through emails, social media or text messages. Faith Finder Fun: Mon-Sat Videos: Backyard Monday, Treasure Tuesday, Creative Wednesday, Magic Thursday, Science Friday and Random Sat. Illustrated Ministry: Free Devotionals and Coloring Pages Morning Watch: Daily videos with scripture/song/prayer - one for everyone, one specifically for kids and families. (From 2 ELCA pastors in NC) Free Church Lesson, Bulletins, and Activity Sheets for Children Pandemic Hope: A Family Devotional PASSAGE: A ministry from the ELCA Faith Formation Team For 2020 High School Graduates PASSAGE will connect recently graduated high school students from across the country with one another and young adult small group leaders. The communities formed through PASSAGE will be centered on mutual support and wrestling with faith and life in times of transition. Click here for more information and to register. Ideas and Resources for Youth Ministry Online
Youth Group Games for Zoom, Curated by NE MN Synod Zoom Youth Group Games, from Health Over Hurry #ZoomJam Vertical Divider
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Youth E-Chat Updates During COVID-19
June 16, 2020 June 2, 2020 May 26, 2020 May 19, 2020 May 12, 2020 May 5, 2020 April 28, 2020 April 21, 2020 April 14, 2020 April 7, 2020 March 31, 2020 March 24, 2020 March 17, 2020 To be added to the Youth E-Chat list, click here. New Time!
Network Meetings for Faith Formation Leaders Every Thursday, 10:30am, through July 30 (For Volunteers, Paid Youth Directors, Pastors) Ministry has changed drastically, and the work you are doing to support youth and families is critical. Join other youth workers to support each other, share ideas and resources, pray and laugh together. Login information for Network Meetings: Click here to join by computer, tablet or smartphone Or join by phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 854 1177 6494 Password: 543063 If Thursday mornings don't work for you and you would like to check in with someone, please email Catherine or call 218-724-4424, ext 124. Leading Through & Beyond COVID-19
Reframing Youth Ministry Event Recordings: Click here for the "Reframing Youth Ministry" Handout Click here for the "Hybrid Youth Ministry" Handout Hybrid Youth Ministry from NE MN Synod, ELCA on Vimeo. Youth Ministry Consultants:
Tiger McLuen and the staff from Youth Ministry Consultants share insights and strategic thinking on leading through COVID-19 on Facebook Live. Archived videos: Navigating Ministry Grief and Loss Strategic Planning What's Next in Ministry Southeastern Synod Webinar:
Children and Youth Ministry in Uncertain Times Featuring Ms. Rachel Alley (ELCA Program Director for Youth Ministries), Ms. Janelle Hooper (ELCA Program Director for Children's Ministries), and Ms. Dawn Rundman (works on a team that develops resources for kids, youth, and adults published by Sparkhouse and Augsburg Fortress) |