Niagara Frontier Conference
Youth Ministry Network

The Niagara Frontier Conference Youth Ministry Network (NFCYMNet) is an offshoot of the ELCA Youth Ministry Network.  Just as its ELCA church-wide entity, the NFCYMNet exists to support adult youth workers and youth ministry programs happening in churches in the Niagara Frontier Conference by:

• offering regular opportunities for youth workers to gather for peer support, prayer and conversation
• promoting and at times organizing training and educational opportunities for youth workers
• one-on-one consultations with youth workers and churches looking for guidance and support

If you or your church is interested in connecting with the NFCYMNet, check out the list of upcoming gatherings and training events, or if you want to arrange a consultation, contact Rick MG, the NFCLYO Director of Youth Programming at (716) 465-1321 or at rick@nfclyo.org.

Upcoming NFCYMNet Gatherings

The NFCYMNet gathers monthly at a local eatery or fun spot for connections, conversations, prayers, and support.  It's completely informal, comfortable and a small-group setting.  Come check it out!

Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 pm
Spot Coffee, Main St., Williamsville (just east of Union Rd.)

Friday-Saturday, October 29-30
Youth Workers Training Event at LCLC (see below)

Thursday, November 11 at 7:30 pm
Panera Bread, South Transit Rd., Lockport (Home Depot Plaza)

Saturday, December 11 at 8:30 am
Panera Bread, Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst (south of I-290 Exit 3)

Upcoming Youth Worker Training Opportunities

Youth Ministry Certification School
2010-11 class

Do you have a talented leader with a heart for youth ministry that could use more education?  Does your part-time youth worker want to take youth ministry to the next level?  Are you a rostered person looking to minister more completely with youth and their families?  YMCS may be right for you!  Everyday, more congregations are looking for leaders to develop & grow youth ministry.  However, there is a shortage of properly trained youth ministry leaders available to these same congregations.  The YMCS is designed to give youth ministry leaders sound theological, theoretical and practical training in ministry to youth and their families.  Pastors, lay youth leaders and volunteers can all benefit from this unique educational opportunity.
YMCS is held with a week at a camp in an outdoor ministry setting, followed up by a series of 5 weekends spaced at least a month apart at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.  Those that complete this program receive a certificate of their accomplishment (a great thing to list on a youth ministry resume!).  Visit this website to learn more…applications are due August 1, with the school starting August 19!

Youth Workers Training Event at LCLC
Friday-Saturday, October 29-30

A weekend retreat at Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center with a special guest leader, plus times of learning, sharing, and great fellowship!  Designed with all youth workers in mind, and at a cost of only $25!  Click here for event info!

Questions?  Comments?  Email the web servant.

© 2010 Niagara Frontier Conference Lutheran Youth Organization
A ministry supported by Lutheran Charities of WNY & the St. John's Lutheran Home for Children