2019 Middle School Gathering:
November 22-23 OR 23-24, 2019
Cragun's Resort, Brainerd
2019 Confirmation Theme: The Ten Commandments
November 22-23 OR 23-24, 2019
Cragun's Resort, Brainerd
2019 Confirmation Theme: The Ten Commandments
The Middle School Gathering is for youth in grades 6-9 and their adult leaders. This event gathers young people to grow in their faith by focusing on common confirmation teachings presented in a unique way (see rotation below). The event includes large group assemblies with a keynote speaker and band, learning clusters (small group learning), family time (time to meet with your church group), hotel life (fun activities including inflatable games, basketball, swimming pool Wii, board games and crafts, prayer room, dance music and more), and worship.
Registration information for the 2019 Middle School Gathering will be posted August 2019!
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Gathering Information
Primary Leaders: Please download these five documents and share with all of your Adult Leaders! Confirmation Packet Information to help Adult Leaders prepare for the Middle School Gathering. Adult Leader Job Description Expectations of Adult Leaders and tips from experienced Adult Leaders. (Reads best if printed back to back, folded in half.) Adult Leader Step by Step Guide to the MSG This Guide gives a step by step outline of how to lead your group through the Middle School Gathering. A hard copy brochure of the guide will be in your registration packet when you arrive. Family Time Discussion Guide Family Time is your opportunity to meet with your group during the event to discuss what youth are experiencing and learning. Copies of the discussion guide and handout will be included in your registration packet at Cragun's, but you may wish to download early to prepare! Discipline Guidelines Discipline issues are a rare occurrence at the Middle School Gathering. But when they do occur, the LYO Board wants congregations to know how we will support you through the experience and how we will work with you to determine which actions to take. General Information
Early Registration: Standard Registration: Event Details How To Register Registration Worksheet Housing Policy Tips for Adult Leaders and Job Description Logo Registration Information Registration opens October 1, 2018. Last day to register: November 5, 2018 (postmarked) or when event fills, whichever comes first. Please note that this event often fills before the close of registration! Registration and Housing Questions: Contact Registrar Marilyn Hull at MSG@nemnsynod.org or 218-724-4424, ext. 120. Email is preferred (and will get you a quicker response!) Marilyn is available for questions and to respond to messages on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. If you have programmatic questions regarding the event, please contact Catherine.Anderson@nemnsynod.org. |
Make a Change to My Registration
Use the button above to submit a substitution or make a cancellation to your existing registration. All substitutions must be same gender unless pre-approved by the registrar. Email MSG@nemnsynod.org to receive approval. Forms Needed
Health and Release Form: Due November 5 Use the links below for the version that suits your needs:
Participant Covenant
Confirmation Theme Rotation
2019: Ten Commandments 2020: The Apostle's Creed 2021: The Lord's Prayer 2022: The Sacraments |
Resources from the 2017 Middle School Gathering!
We encourage you to keep learning and growing in prayer practices as you return home! Below are the resources we used this weekend to help youth grow in prayer and faith formation!
Prayer Lab Descriptions
Lord's Prayer Station Descriptions:
Download in Word to tweak as needed
Download as a PDF
Lord's Prayer Worksheet:
Download in Word to tweak as needed
Download as a PDF
This resources was developed by our LYO Board member Deb Westerbeg, adapted for the Middle School Gathering from Creative Theology. You can download the original resource here.
Four Pillars of Prayer from Dave Holtz's keynote
WHEAT conversation tool
Additional Resources for prayer:
Candle Time Prayer Kit
Heart Ignite
We encourage you to keep learning and growing in prayer practices as you return home! Below are the resources we used this weekend to help youth grow in prayer and faith formation!
Prayer Lab Descriptions
Lord's Prayer Station Descriptions:
Download in Word to tweak as needed
Download as a PDF
Lord's Prayer Worksheet:
Download in Word to tweak as needed
Download as a PDF
This resources was developed by our LYO Board member Deb Westerbeg, adapted for the Middle School Gathering from Creative Theology. You can download the original resource here.
Four Pillars of Prayer from Dave Holtz's keynote
WHEAT conversation tool
Additional Resources for prayer:
Candle Time Prayer Kit
Heart Ignite