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On January 29, 2021, an LOM ZOOM Forum was held to discuss the intersection of Young Adult Ministry and Outdoor Ministry. They explored ways that you might include programming for young adults in your ministry! After three successful seasons of Abide Small Group Ministries, ELCA Young Adults is excited to continue in partnership with LOM in the brainstorming and marketing of new programming catered toward young adults and their faith development, relationships, and leadership within the ELCA. Our presenters and discussion facilitators were ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry, Savanna Sullivan, and Rainbow Trail (CO) Director of Retreat Ministries, Daniel Kirschbaum. Here is a recording of the forum: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/KzSF9DmeDwEohd8SxixErzQsK5AmhkBEFcUG5j7e7wKdEBssF7maYXSzWh8wllhm.tzVjtDFSZjwuu5Nr?startTime=1611946828000
The passcode is @X7FNgK+
The LOM Camp MatchUp App is live! Because of being slowed down by COVID, this resource has taken longer than expected BUT we are now so excited that it is here. Camp MatchUp is a recruiting tool and way to connect with potential summer staff looking for a camp. Camps create a profile and then potential summer staff applicants can access information through the app to discern the best fit for them. Sign up your camp at https://campmatch.prod.acts.media/.
To listen to the Camp MatchUp launch party that was held in late January 2021 via Zoom, click below:
Communication with parents during the COVID crisis is key. In this summary, we hope to share resources, wisdom, and ideas that may be useful as you make communication plans. Many of our colleagues who held camp sessions in 2020 recommend going above and beyond normal communications, and using multiple platforms to get your policies in front of camp families. Think about what needs to be said in order for people to make an informed decision about sending their child/ren to camp, what needs to be provided to them once they register, what reminders are needed as camp time approaches, and how you will be in touch while their child is at camp and once they return home. The resources and documents are linked below. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
LOM Eastern Territory: Chad Hershberger, Julie Kroll and Sarah Lefler
Samples From Lutherdale:
Sample FAQ from Mar-Lu-Ridge, created with the guidance of their supervising physician:
https://www.mar-lu-ridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/COVID-FAQ.pdf
COMING SOON! Some samples from Rainbow Trail