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Meet The ELCIC's 35+ Under 35!
The life of young Canadian Lutherans, their relationship to faith, and their relationship to Church looks different today than in previous generations. There are many Lutheran young adults who are doing significant work in the church, in the world, in their lives and in the lives of others; many of whom are not seen.
In 2018 Karen Kuhnert, Archivist and Story-keeper for the Eastern Synod, and Kristina Kuhnert, a Young Canadian Lutheran, started this archival initiative to find and showcase Thirty-five (35) Young Adults, from the Eastern Synod, who were under 35 years old. The pair published the bios on social media and brought them to Synod Assembly to show the breadth and richness that are today's young adults.
The project was highly successful and, thanks to support from YAYA, continues in 2019!
Kristina is looking to get in contact with more 17-35-year-old ELCIC Lutherans, inviting them to share their stories and experiences. If you are a Lutheran young adult or know of a Lutheran young adult that we have missed (we are sure there are lots!), email her at kristinakhn@yahoo.ca , or connect with her through the ELCIC Young Adult Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Facebook: ELCIC Young Adults
Twitter:@ElcicYoungAdult (Note: Adult not Adults on twitter)
Instagram:@elcicyoungadults
New bios are added regularly. Don't forget to like, comment, share, and join us in celebrating!
Helpful Resources
Do you have websites or titles of resources you would like to add to this virtual library? Please send your recommendations to: Rev. Christie Morrow-Wolfe (cmorrow-wolfe@elcic.ca)
For Children
For Youth & Young Adults
Books!
Who We Are
- Justice
- Reconciliation and right relations
- Faith development in young adults and children
- Youth, young adults and their families, as they explore the journey they are on
- Support opportunities for young people to attend camp and other events such as the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering (CLAY)
and a whole bunch of other things.
We believe in empowering youth on the local level to pursue ministry initiatives that are educational, meaningful, life-giving, faith-fulfilling, pursue justice and are just plain FUN. Please see the 'how to apply for a ministry grant' section on this website for more information.
upcoming events!
Have you heard of the LLLF? This is an Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) grant and bursary program. These bursaries are awarded to help support young leaders within the church and the world and also those who are providing leadership opportunities for youth and young adults. Deadlines for application are March 1 and October 1. Follow the link for more information: https://elcic.ca/news.cfm?article=591
The purpose of the Leadership Awards is to provide a means of honouring individuals within the Eastern Synod who are providing a significant Christian witness through exemplary service to the synod and to the wider community and to thereby encourage others to emulate their example.
Awards are given to a rostered minister, a lay person and a youth for outstanding service to the synod; as well as to a rostered minister, a lay person and a youth for outstanding service to the wider community.
***NEW THIS YEAR: Note that awards will also be given to a youth category for outstanding service to the synod as well as for outstanding service to the wider community.***
https://easternsynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2021-Leadership-Awards-Fillable-Nomination-Form.pdf
The Eastern Synod will be meeting online for their church-wide assembly this year (June 25-26). If you are a young adult between the ages of 16-24 and would like to learn more about church governance and decision making, please plan to join us as part of the Youth Assembly or as a guest! Talk to your pastor for more information or email Rev. Christie Morrow-Wolfe (cmorrow-wolfe@elcic.ca). More information can also be found at: https://easternsynod.org/
Hosted by St. Philip's Lutheran Youth, Etobicoke. For more information check here!