NEMN Synod Youth & Family Ministry

06/29/2026

One year from tonight. It’s gonna be highkey amazing!

We’re ONE YEAR away from opening night of Mass Gathering! Worship and Mass Gathering teams met this week to tour their new home ✨

06/25/2026

Mark your calendars and join us!

06/19/2026

Earlier this week, Bishop Amy & Bishop-Elect Taryn had the total JOY of hanging out with the young adults of Gather: Twin Ports for "Bevvies with the Bishops." We shared stories, listened, learned, and asked big questions such as...

Where do you see God at work in your daily life?
What is something your congregation does especially well?
What brought you here tonight?
What ministry opportunities are you/young adults eager to LEAD, not just attend?
What are the biggest challenges facing your generation?
When have you felt unseen or unheard by the church?

Honest questions, honest answers. Grateful to be in community and ministry with these fellow travelers on the Way.

06/11/2026

We love LYO Leadership Camp!

06/09/2026

Elected April 25 as bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Taryn Montgomery is excited for the opportunity to stand on the cusp of something new.

06/09/2026

It’s LYO Leadership Camp week at Camp Vermilion! Full days, new friends, and growing in faith while expanding our leadership skills.

More pictures to come… But for now - a photo of the ideas our LYO youth came up with for how their congregations, our synod, and they as leaders can more fully welcome and include the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC siblings among us. Thank you to Pastor Christina Johnson for facilitating our conversation on behalf the NEMN Synod Welcome & Reconciling Team. Her words and invitation were powerful!

06/01/2026

The Youth Gathering is changing - and we’re here for it! Mark your calendars for next summer 2027. It’s gonna be epic!

06/01/2026

A wonderful training event!

05/04/2026

Another wonderful Beloved You cohort this year!

04/29/2026

Wow! At this weekend's Emmaus Fund Gala we far surpassed our $35,000 total from last year. THANK YOU to all of those who donated, shared, and celebrated with us in this milestone. We look forward to announcing our spring micro-grants in the coming weeks. May the Holy Spirit continue to grow this ministry, as God's people are nourished in faith.

"The Emmaus Fund endowment supports leadership development, youth and young adult engagement, and congregational outreach by providing micro-grants for new ministry programs and opportunities."