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SUMMARY:Roanoke College Lutheran Visit Day
DESCRIPTION:Roanoke College Lutheran Visit Day\nHello all Virginia Synod high school students and families! \nRoanoke College Lutheran Visit Day 2025 will take place Saturday\, Sept. 27\, 2025\, from 10am to 1:00 at Roanoke College. \nThis event offers an opportunity for high school students and parents to spend some time with Synod Youth Director Dave Delaney and Bishop Phyllis Milton\, along with Roanoke College admissions staff and Lutheran students of the Roanoke College community to learn about your Lutheran College on the territory of the Virginia Synod. \nWe will start at 10am in RC’s Antrim Chapel\, where prospective students will learn more about the Roanoke experience\, then move on to a tour of the beautiful campus\, enjoy a complimentary brunch thanks to Roanoke College Admissions\, meet and get to know other Lutheran high schoolers\, RC staff\, and students. \nIf you are a pastor or congregational leader reading this\, please reach out to the high-schoolers and their families in your congregation and encourage them to make the trip to Salem that day. \nPre-registration is not required\, but doing so will help us prepare for everyone to have a great day! Click here to pre-register. \nFor questions or additional information please contact either Pastor Dave Delaney at the Virginia Synod Office (delaney@vasynod.org; office/cell: 540-529-6893) or Roanoke College Admissions at 540-375-2270.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/roanoke-college-lutheran-visit-day/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:LAUNCH is an event for youth who have just graduated from high school. Its purpose is to give you a chance to take stock of where your faith life has led you so far and also to provide an opportunity to engage in discussion on matters of faith and life that are likely to face you as you move on to the next stage of your life\, whether it be the workforce\, military or other public service\, college\, or something else. \nIf you are a veteran of our Virginia Synod ELCA Youth Events (Lost and Found\, Winter Celebration\, Kairos\, etc.)\, you will find that this event is structured differently. We will spend our three full days together in a rhythm of worship\, informal presentations to the whole group\, small group discussions\, and individual reflections that engage the mind as well as the spirit.  Of course\, there will be time for fellowship and relaxation and enjoyable meal times together. \nAll LAUNCH Participants must agree to the provisions of the LAUNCH Covenant (click here to read) \nLAUNCH 2025 will be held July 20-24 (Sunday evening to Thursday noon) at Roanoke College. \nThe cost per participant is $130.  Click here to go to the online registration form. At the end of the form you’ll be able to click a link to the payment page or you can go to the “Give” tab at the Synod Website to pay. \nQUESTIONS about LAUNCH or the registration process should be directed to Synod Youth Director Dave Delaney (cell: 540-529-6893 / delaney@vasynod.org).
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/launch/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Delaney":MAILTO:delaney@vasynod.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20251105T011017
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SUMMARY:Kairos
DESCRIPTION:Kairos is our annual week-long faith sharing event for youth who will be in 9th-12th grades in the fall!  \nThis year’s event will take place June 22-27\, 2025 (Sunday evening  through Friday noon) at Roanoke College in Salem\, VA. \nAbout Kairos:\nKairos is an event where youth and adults gather together for for lots of singing and skits and fun and friend-making and prayers\, then participants gather in small groups that meet throughout the week. There are so many beloved features of Kairos: event theme t-shirts\, Open Talent Mic Show\, faith testimonies\, comic relief\, reflection time\, prayer stations\, speed friending\, t-shirt fashion show\, and more!  \n\n(“Kairos” is the New Testament Greek word for “special time.” It is used whenever God’s people want to talk about a time of change\, of renewal\, of God’s special work in the believer and the community.) \nThis event is a chance for youth who are already committed to a life of faith to be part of a unique Christian community for an entire week\, to have a fresh experience of the grace and presence of God in that community\, and to develop habits for discipleship that can be taken home as they live out their baptismal call to be followers of Jesus. Unlike our weekend events (Lost & Found\, Winter Celebration)\, congregational adult advisors are not required to accompany youth to this event. The small group leader staff serves as adult leaders for the week.  \nDates:  June 22\, 2025 (Sunday evening) – June 27\, 2025 (Friday noon) \nLocation: Roanoke College\, Salem VA \n \nClick here to go to the online registration page for YOUTH for Kairos 2025. \n(OR Click here to go to the downloadable Kairos 2025 registration form for completion and return via mail to: Kairos\, Virginia Synod ELCA\, PO Box 70\, Salem VA 24153) \nClick here to go to the downloadable permission and signature page which must be completed and returned for online registration to be complete. This page also summaries the expectations for both youth and adult participants at Kairos. \nClick here to go to the online registration page for ADULTS for Kairos 2025. \nClick here to see the expectations of all adults at Synod youth events (on page two of the Small Group Leader Information Form). \nThe cost for youth participants for Kairos 2025 is $350. Click here to go to the online payments page and scroll down to the Kairos 2025 tile to make a payment for Kairos 2025. \nContact Pastor Dave Delaney (delaney@vasynod.org / cell: 540-529-6893) if you are having trouble downloading any of these forms or for more information about Kairos and the application process. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/kairos/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
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SUMMARY:Youth Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Synod Youth Assembly is the annual meeting of the Virginia Synod Lutheran Youth Organization\, to which all Lutheran Youth in grades 7-12 in the Virginia Synod automatically belong. The Virginia Synod LYO is also the group in Virginia that relates to ELCA Youth Ministries. The Youth Assembly meets at the same time as the Synod Main Assembly on the Roanoke College Campus. \nThe Youth Assembly did not meet in 2024\, but we *will* meet this year! Youth Assembly 2025 is scheduled for June 13-15\, 2025 (Friday noon to Sunday noon) at Roanoke College. \n \nThe Purpose of the Youth Assembly is: \n\nto give glory to God\, celebrate the good news of the gospel\, and nurture faith in the synod’s young leaders.\nto conduct the business of the Synodical Lutheran Youth Organization\, including the election of the LYO Board.\nto hear and explore the story of the church’s work beyond the congregations of the youth delegates and equip them to share and interpret those stories in their home contexts.\nto give voice to and encourage leadership among youth in the church.\n\nEach congregation of the VA Synod is invited to send up to four delegates to the Youth Assembly. Delegates may be in 7th through 12th grade. If your congregation would like to send an additional participant\, check after May 1 (see contact information below) to see if there is room. \nYouth Delegates should understand that the activities and atmosphere of the Youth Assembly are different from those of our other Synod Youth events (Seventh Day\, Lost and Found\, Winter Celebration\, Kairos). \nHere is an additional Youth Assembly information sheet for Youth Delegates\, Parents/Guardians\, Pastors\, Youth Leaders\, and others. \nClick here to go to a downloadable and printable registration form for youth and adults (to be mailed in). \nClick here to register youth and adults for Youth Assembly using the online form. \nClick here to view the Chat Rooms Planning Sheet\, if interested in leading a discussion. \nThe cost for this year’s Youth Assembly is $190 ($175 if submitted before May 1st ) and can be sent using the “Youth Assembly” tile at the “Give” tab of the Synod website (www.vasynod.org) \nMembers of the Synod’s Lutheran Youth Organization Board are normally selected at the Youth Assembly. Board Members plan the next year’s Youth Assembly\, relate to ELCA Youth Ministries\, and serve on the Synod’s Youth Ministry Committee. Representatives from Grades 9-12 are elected and the 8th grade Representative is appointed\, along with multi-cultural and tAble representatives. There are two forms that must be completed and submitted either by mail or scan-and-email by May 1\, 2025:  A nomination form for youth and a LYO BOARD Pastor and parent recommendation form. Information about service on the LYO Board is included on these forms. \nPlease contact Synod Youth Director Dave Delaney with any questions about the Youth Assembly\, the Registration Process\, or the LYO Board – cell: 540-529-6893\, delaney@vasynod.org
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/youth-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Synod Assembly,Youth Events
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SUMMARY:7th Day
DESCRIPTION:7th Day is our annual overnight faith sharing event for youth in 5th and 6th grades and their adult advisors.  In 2025\, 7th Day will take place from noon Saturday\, March 1st to 1:30 Sunday\, March 2nd at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center. \nDuring the weekend\, each youth participant is part of a “Shepherd Group” with 5-6 other youth and adult leaders. Along with other Shepherd Groups\, participants will explore a story of the Bible through drama\, games\, crafts\, and music. Then everyone is together in a large group setting for singing\, worship\, and a presentation from our 7th Day Planning Group youth! In the evening youth and adults will have time to relax in their Cottages with their congregation and other congregations from Virginia to talk about their 7th Day experience! \nCost is $125 per youth or adult participant.  Early Registration discount – $115 – ends February 3rd\, 2025.  \nSTARTING FEB. 18th\, PLEASE CONTACT DAVE DELANEY BEFORE REGISTERING – THANKS! (delaney@vasynod.org; cell: 540-529-6893) \nTo register online\, click here. You will have the option of going directly to the payment page at the end. \nTo register using a paper form that you download as a pdf\, fill out\, then mail in\, click here. \nTo go to the payment page for 7th Day\, click here and scroll down to “7th Day” \nEarly Registration discount ends Feb. 3\, 2025!  \n\n\nAre you a pastor\, parent\, youth leader\, or loved one of a VA Synod fifth or sixth grader? Are they registered for Seventh Day? If not\, are they feeling a little nervous about attending their first Synod Youth Event? Click the link below to access a document that can help you talk to your 5th or 6th grader about what 7th Day is all about and what they can expect at the event. \n‘Seven Reasons Why You Should Attend Seventh Day’\n\n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Synod Youth Director Dave Delaney – delaney@vasynod.org or 540-529-6893 (cell) \nHope to see you there! \nHere’s some photos from recent 7th Day events! Take a look at all the fun we had!!
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/7th-day/
LOCATION:Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center\, 1 Eagle Eyrie Drive\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Bishop's Day
DESCRIPTION:March 18\, 2023  \nBishop’s Day is our opportunity for youth in grades 7-12 and their pastors or other adult youth leaders to gather for conversation with Bishop Bob Humphrey\, Synodical Director for Youth and Young Adult Ministry Pastor Dave Delaney\, and other leaders about discerning one’s life’s vocation\, including learning about what it means to be in public ministry in the church. \nThis year’s event will be at Grace Lutheran Church in Waynesboro\, VA from 1:30-4:00pm on Saturday\, March 18. \nThere is no cost for the event\, but we ask that participants pre-register using this form so that we can plan for space and supplies. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Pastor Dave Delaney (delaney@vasynod.org; cell: 540-529-6893 – be sure to leave a message!) \nLearn More\n 
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/bishops-day/
CATEGORIES:Bishop's Day,Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Youth Event Sampler for Adult Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Rostered Ministers and Adult Leaders of youth in the Synod! \nIn-person youth events are returning this year! That means it’s time to re-orient ourselves with where our weekend youth retreats are held. So\, we’re hosting a sampler event at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center on Thursday\, September 8th from 10am to 3pm. All adult leaders of youth in the Synod\, as well as rostered ministers are invited. Whether you’re brand new to VA Synod Youth Events\, or you know them very well\, please join us for a day of exploring Eagle Eyrie\, sampling what a youth event is like\, and being in community with one another. \nThis will be a chance to get a small taste of what the events entail\, enjoy a meal at the Eagle Eyrie Dining Hall\, and get a tour of the cottage and other facilities at Eagle Eyrie. \nThe Youth Event Sampler is free of charge\, so take advantage of it! We have a full slate of in-person youth events planned for this upcoming year and we want to get everyone excited about them\, as well as answer any questions or concerns about the events. \nPre-registration is required! Click here to sign-up!! \nContact Dave Delaney with any comments\, questions\, or concerns (delaney@vasynod.org)
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/youth-event-sampler-for-adult-leaders/
LOCATION:Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center\, 1 Eagle Eyrie Drive\, Lynchburg\, VA\, 24503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Youth Rally at College Lutheran\, Salem
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Synod youth from Grades 5 through 12 are invited to a Youth Rally on Saturday\, April 2\, 2022 at College Lutheran Church. The event will run from 10 AM until 4 PM and will include lunch. \nThe cost is $5 per participant and $10 for an optional t-shirt. Fees are payable on the day of the event. \nPre-registration is required via Google \nForm:  https://forms.gle/SjSs5STfnhExEUuD8 \nCOVID full vaccination or recent negative test required of all participants.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-youth-rally-at-college-lutheran-salem/
LOCATION:College Lutheran Church\, 210 S. College Ave\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220326T160000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Youth Rally at Epiphany\, Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Synod youth from Grades 5 through 12 are invited to a Youth Rally on Saturday\, March 26\, 2022 at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond. The event will run from 10 AM until 4 PM and will include lunch. \nThe cost is $5 per participant and $10 for an optional t-shirt. Fees are payable on the day of the event. \nPre-registration is required via Google \nForm:  https://forms.gle/SjSs5STfnhExEUuD8 \nCOVID full vaccination or recent negative test required of all participants.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-youth-rally-at-epiphany-richmond/
LOCATION:Epiphany Lutheran Church\, Richmond\, 1400 Horsepen Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Virginia Synod Youth Rally at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Synod youth from Grades 5 through 12 are invited to a Youth Rally on Saturday\, March 12\, 2022 at Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp. The event will run from 10 AM until 4 PM and will include lunch. \nThe cost is $5 per participant and $10 for an optional t-shirt. Fees are payable on the day of the event. \nPre-registration is required via Google \nForm:  https://forms.gle/SjSs5STfnhExEUuD8 \nCOVID full vaccination or recent negative test required of all participants.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/virginia-synod-youth-rally-at-caroline-furnace-lutheran-camp/
LOCATION:Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp and Retreat Center\, 2642 Camp Roosevelt Road\, Fort Valley\, VA\, 22652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
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SUMMARY:Theology 4 Teens (canceled for 2021)
DESCRIPTION:Roanoke College “Theology 4 Teens” WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2021 due to pandemic restrictions. Watch for information on a 2022 event. \nThis six-day annual event for youth who have completed 10th\, 11th\, or 12th grades introduces participants to biblical and theological scholarship and explores contemporary challenges along with ways that their faith tradition can meet those challenges. We live and gather in large and small groups on the campus of Roanoke College\, with college faculty as presenters and young adults as discussion group leaders. \nOur week includes a focus on the life & thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer—a church leader who met the challenges before him\, encounters with other faiths by engaging the students with leaders from those various communities\, and lots of opportunities for both structured and informal conversation. Come and discover a sense of mission\, be equipped with theological tools to enable you to meet the challenges facing the church today.
URL:https://vasynod.org/event/theology-for-teens/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Events
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