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Tag Archives: confirmation
Resolved to Reimagine Confirmation
“Monkey business.” That’s what Martin Luther called confirmation in his day, as well as “fanciful deception” and “mumbo-jumbo.” Despite his critique that it had no scriptural basis and it was being used to change the meaning of baptism, it is … Continue reading
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Tagged church council, confirmation, CYF, CYF News, May 2013 River Crossings, resolutions
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A Chance to Reimagine Confirmation Ministry
A core faith practice within our Lutheran communities is the confirming of one’s Christian faith through the rite and experience often referred to as confirmation. While this traditional experience is a chapter in the faith stories of many of our … Continue reading
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Tagged confirmation, CYF, CYF News, family, youth
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Synod News – June 2012
News and information from around the synod. Confirmation Ministry Dialogue in Twenty-First Century Family Ministry Pastors, lay congregation staff, and parents have been asking how to invite and encourage our youth to engage fully in the confirmation process, with an … Continue reading
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Tagged confirmation, CYF, CYF News, ELCA Malaria Campaign, June 2012 River Crossings, malaria, prayers, youth
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The Challenge and Joy of Parent-Leaders
By Karen Gieseke Synod Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Coordinator You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart… soul…and might. Keep these words I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk … Continue reading
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Tagged confirmation, CYF, CYF News, faith development, family, June 2012 River Crossings, parenting
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Making Malaria History
Congregations are invited to reprint this issue of the Bridge in conjunction with a special offering, event, etc. to collect money for the 2012 Synod Assembly. Every 45 seconds a child dies from malaria, a preventable and treatable disease. The ELCA … Continue reading
An Unexpected Message
By Karen Gieseke Synod Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Coordinator I recently received a voicemail message from a young woman, Abbie, who I hadn’t heard from in several years. She had been attending college and our paths had not crossed since … Continue reading
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Tagged confirmation, CYF News, October 2011 River Crossings, youth
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