New Email List

Our updated email distribution list that Becky and Bryant use to email children and youth leaders for events and other synod activities is going live September 1st.

We want to connect with all of the children and youth leaders in our synod – volunteers and paid. Thanks to all who have given us their information already. If you haven’t, please complete our short form to get added to our new email distribution list: https://forms.gle/CA9z2CWZH6L95atp6

Time for You

Thursday, September 18 | 12:00 – 1:30pm

at the Northwest Washington Synod Office



Join us Thursday, September 18 at noon at the NWWA Synod office (5519 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103) to kick-off this year with your youth leader friends. You are invited to bring a lunch to eat while we meet. We’ll gather to check in about how summer went as well as talk about fall, the youth leader retreat in October, and the middle school/high school retreat in November. Please forward this email to anyone you think might want to join us! Questions? Contact Becky at cyflutheransnw@gmail.com

If you want to stay in the loop this summer with all that is happening, join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236405526468139

SKY - Sno-King Youth!

SKY Meeting

Sunday, October 5 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm

The first SKY Meeting of 2025-2026 will be on Sunday, October 5. We start our time together at 6pm with a meal, followed by games and Bible study. Students will be available for pick-up at 7:30pm. Our meetings are geared towards engaging youth with each other through small and large group activities. SKY meets on the first Sunday of each month from October through May. Also keep a lookout for additional activities like game nights and service outings.

SKY Planning Team

Monday, Octboer 13 | 7:00 – 8:00pm

Zoom

The Sno-King Youth Ministries leadership team meets on a quarterly basis to help plan and guide the ministry. Our next meeting is on the evening of Monday, October 13 starting at 7pm. These meetings aren’t just open to youth leaders, but also parents, volunteers, and youth themselves. These meetings have been taking place over Zoom for convenience. If you or someone you know would like to join in, please contact Deacon Dustin at cyfdirector@gloria-dei-lutheran.org.

Children and Youth Leader Retreat

Being an Inclusive Community

Thursday, October 9 at 6pm - Saturday, October 11 at 1pm

at Camp Lutherwood

Need a time or rest, connection, and nature? Want to connect with others outside of our regular meeting times? Now is your chance to connect with other volunteer leaders and staff during a weekend of relaxation, learning, and growing!

Topics will include neurodiversity programming and training, children spirituality and reflection through the scope of Godly Play Teachings, learning about the Bible from a Middle Eastern Perspective, and digging into what it means to belong. Also, part of the weekend will be fun, connection, and an enjoyment of the incredibly beautiful scenery that Camp Lutherwood provides!

Join us October 9-11 for our Children and Youth Leader Retreat. All meals from Thursday dinner through Saturday lunch are provided. We will be at Camp Lutherwood with a theme of “Being an Inclusive Community”. The cost is $75 per person. We ask that if your church can contribute extra to offset the cost, our true rental and food cost is $125 per person. We invite you to reflect in your payment what your church or community can pay. Registration opens September 3rd.

If you have any questions, please email cyflutheransnw@gmail.com.

Middle School & High School Synod Fall Retreat

Finding God in Unexpected Places

Friday, November 7at 6pm – Sunday, November 9 at 11am

at Black Diamond Camp

You are invited to join us for the 2025 Fall Middle School/High School Retreat at Black Diamond Camp with a theme of “Finding God in Unexpected Places.” The cost is $125 per person, thanks to a generous donation from the NWWA Synod Children, Youth, and Family Committee. We are going to explore all of the places we find God, including those where we don’t expect it. Registration opens September 15th. If you have any questions, please email cyflutheransnw@gmail.com. 

Northwest Washington Synod / ELCA

5519 Phinney Avenue North

Seattle, WA 98103

206-783-9292