Southwestern Texas Synod Faith Formation

10/27/2022

Need coloring sheets to accompany the lectionary? Check these out... https://www.churchpublishing.org/drawntothegospelsyeara?fbclid=IwAR0Pd4ZhWBR4BOeKvKRVZWCfxGOrLl6N7C37S5TS6RXxqcRdgxhmzsW6h2Y

Free downloadable coloring pages. Each week brings a lighthearted opportunity to remember that humor and the gospel are not mutually exclusive. The Drawn to the Gospels series covers all of the Sundays in the lectionary year, as well as special days such as Christmas, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, and As...

10/17/2022

SWTS MIDDLE SCHOOL GATHERING
THE REFORMATION CONTINUES

The Lutheran Church experienced a reformation more than 500 years ago. Learn how the church is still reforming and how we are re-formed because of church history and vision.
Camp fun and interactive, faith-filled learning with other synod youth are all a part of The Gathering experience. Youth will stay in cabins with youth from other churches and Cross Trails staff, unless the church elects otherwise. At least one adult from the church is required to be present the entire time. Adults can stay in a cabin with other adults, or with the same gendered youth from their church if they have a Protect my Ministry certificate or the equivalent. Group registration is required.
Camp Chrysalis
November 11-13
Southwestern Texas Synod Youth in Grades 6-8
Registration closes November 4

https://crosstrails.org/programmed_retreats/swts-middle-school-gathering/

10/13/2022

Join Mark Yaconelli in a webinar on November 10th at 6 PM (CST) https://elcaymnet.org/Oasis?mc_cid=9da90b82a0&mc_eid=7f239a7e1b

07/29/2022

Continue to pray for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering Team

And we’re off! The 2024 Leadership team is in New Orleans starting to dream about the Gathering, ELCA MYLE and the tAble! 🤩

07/16/2022

Pass this on…Submit your college students names to the colleges so they can be invited into Campus Ministry!

03/23/2022

03/02/2022

"A cord of three strands is not quickly broken" - Ecclesiastes 4:12
The interweaving and braiding of strands brings three parts into one stronger whole. Similar to a braid, we are stronger when we work and walk alongside each other in community. Try this braiding prayer today as you lift up others in prayer.
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Braiding Prayer
• Pick up two strands. Think of a relationship between two people you would like to pray for. These two people may be in conflict or a relationship you admire.
• Pick up the third strand - this is your prayer strand. This strand represents peace, comfort, grace, strength, thanksgiving, forgiveness, or hope.
• Pray as you weave all three together.
Braiding Prayer Credit: Lyle Griner, Peer Ministry Leadership

02/13/2022

The Southwestern Texas Synod Youth Ministry folks attending the ELCA Youth Ministry Extravaganza in Minneapolis, MN this weekend.

01/14/2022

Pausing registration
Due to the latest COVID-19 surge and recent changes in Gathering leadership, we are pausing registration so our team can evaluate and discern the most faithful next steps for the 2022 Gathering, MYLE, and the tAble. Registration rates and other key dates will be adjusted accordingly. Stay tuned to our social media, website, and gNews for updates in the coming weeks.

https://www.elca.org/YouthGathering