FEBRUARY 2026 Newsletter for CYF Ministry Leaders

FEBRUARY 2026 CYF NEWS

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February SKY Meeting: Following Jesus for Real

Sunday, February 1st | 6:00 – 7:30pm

Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church in Mukilteo

Our February SKY gathering will be an evening centered on honest faith and real-world discipleship. We’re excited to welcome Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee as our guest presenter for a meaningful conversation about what it looks like to follow Jesus in a world where Jesus can sometimes feel hard to recognize. We'll gather on Sunday, February 1 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church (5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo). Dinner will be provided and includes a nacho bar, along with games and icebreakers to kick off the night. Come hungry, bring a friend, and be ready for good conversation and connection.

SKY is open to all youth grades 6-12, please contact Deacon Dustin at cyfdirector@gloria-dei-lutheran.org with any questions.

Our March meeting will be at Hope Church in Lake Stevens on Sunday, March 1st with the topic of March Madness! We hope to see you there!

Eastside Lutheran Fellowship

Community Game Night

Sunday, February 15th | 5:00 – 7:00pm

Eastside Lutheran Fellowship is proud to present Community Game Night on February 15, from 5pm-7pm. This month we are gathering at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah, WA (745 Front St S Issaquah, WA 98027) in the Fellowship Hall. Families of all ages are encouraged to bring a game and a snack to share. If you have questions or need more information, contact Doug Johnson, doug@salc.church.

Time for You

Thursday, February 19th | 12noon - 1:30pm

HYBRID: Holy Trinity, Mercer Island & via Zoom

Join us Thursday, February 19 at noon in person or online. We’ll gather at Holy Trinity on Mercer Island (8501 SE 40th St Mercer Island, WA 98040) and also be online. We want to have and meet with our youth leader friends. We’ll gather to check in about trainings in the synod, May Youth Weekend at Camp Lutherwood, Elementary Retreat, synod assembly, and who knows what else. Here is the zoom link for those joining online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934667589?pwd=u0UQMDaX9F3dhOXSGbbaMIlv90msxF.1

Elementary Retreat

March 20-21 | 6:00pm - 6:00

at Camp Lutherwood

Registration Open!

We welcome Elementary school-age campers and their caregivers for our one-night retreat at Lutherwood! The cost is $70 for youth and $50 for adults.

This introduction to camp allows kids and their caregivers to stay overnight in a cabin, eat meals in the Dining Hall, make crafts, participate in campfire worship, play games, and more!

Whether you’ve never been to Lutherwood before or you’re a seasoned pro, it’s a great time to meet young people from around our region and get a feel for our Summer 2026 theme, "Wear Love!". All kindergarten and 1st graders are required to have one parent in attendance.

If you have questions, please email Ashleigh Ellsworth-Keller, Program Director at ashleigh.ek@camplutherwood.org. Youth Leaders: If you would like to be a part of the leadership team (and receive a registration discount for your work), please reach out to Ashleigh - now!

May Youth Weekends at Camp Lutherwood

Saturday, May 23rd – Monday, May 25th

Registration begins February 3rd!

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback about May Youth Weekend.

May Youth Weekend 2026 will be at Camp Lutherwood Saturday, May 23-Monday, May 25.

Check-in will open at 11am on Saturday and we will wrap up around lunchtime on Monday.

The cost will be $150 per person.

Look for publicity, information, and registration materials before the end of the month.

If you have questions, please contact Nicole at holdenmyw17@gmail.com.