There are a variety of ways congregations can apply for funds that strengthen, benefit and support youth & young adult programs and ministry.  The MNO Synod Grants can be used to benefit youth/young adult individuals and programs, and can also be applied for BY youth and young adults as congregations discern mission and ministry opportunities in their context.

The Luther League Legacy Fund (LLLF) develops leaders in the church and for the world by providing grants and bursaries to enable young people to participate in leadership training and development activities.

Funds may be disbursed for:

• Bursaries to individuals to enable them to attend leadership development or training events which are related to their life in the church;
• Grants to projects of training and development activities and events.

Lutheran World Federation Youth (LWF Youth) sometimes provides grants for specific projects related to justice that are organized and initiated by young adults (age 18-35)

The synod hosts worship services and fellowship events for youth groups to connect with each other and with their faith.  These services are held in various congregations in the synod, so that groups from various regions can attend.  Events and opportunities for youth are communicated to pastors and youth leaders via email, shared in the synod e-news (scroll down to subscribe), or posted on the MNO Synod Young Adult social media channels (Facebook: MNO Young Adults; Instagram: @mnosynodya). The 2023-2024 program calendar will be available in September, 2023.

Check out the video from the 2023 Synod Youth Winter Retreat

Check out a video from the 2022 MNO Synod Youth Thanksgiving Retreat:

Prairie Fire is the worship leadership band for MNO Synod youth/young adult ministry.  Prairie Fire members are youth and young adults who practice and prepare to lead worship. Youth age 16+ who want to join the band can contact Deacon Michelle, fill out a brief application, and meet for an audition. Training and support for those wanting to learn or improve their musical abilities are welcome. The band currently practices on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Winnipeg.

Prairie Fire is recruiting!  The band is looking for vocalists or instrumentalists (or those interested in learning to play an instrument). Contact Deacon Michelle for more information.

CLAY (Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth) is the national youth gathering for Lutheran and Anglican youth.  MNO Synod youth leaders coordinate events and opportunities before & after CLAY to strengthen the connection youth have with each other and with the larger faith community.  Youth, Young adults and youth leaders can participate in the planning and preparation for CLAY in a variety of ways (applying for planning teams, playing in the band, participating in program teams, etc).

The next CLAY event is scheduled for Aug. 10-13, 2023 in Waterloo.  Youth leaders can sign up for updates and follow CLAY on social media (“Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering” on FB and @claygathering on Instagram).

How to Register for CLAY

Information about the 2023 Bus Trip

The MNO Synod hosts a synod bus trip leading up to CLAY for youth groups who want an extra few days of fun, fellowship and learning together.  Information about the bus trip is shared with youth leaders and pastors through the youth leader email updates and through the synod e-newsletter.  Contact Deacon Michelle or the synod office to be added to the mailing list for these updates.

University of Manitoba: MNO synod provides spiritual care support for students and other members of the UM community through the Spiritual Care Department.  This year services & activities include a Wellness group (co-lead with St. John’s College chaplain) twice a month, an Advent lessons & carols service and a mid-week service during Lent, an Easter Vigil service at St. John’s College.  Additional resources and support through the spiritual care department are available through consultation and conversation.  The Lutheran chaplain’s office is on the 5th floor of the University Centre.

As additional young adult ministry develops, activities for young adults in various areas throughout the synod may be organized. Events and activities are shared through the MNO Synod social media (IG: @mnosynodya)

There are a variety of ways congregations can apply for funds that strengthen, benefit and support youth & young adult programs and ministry.  The MNO Synod Grants can be used to benefit youth/young adult individuals and programs, and can also be applied for BY youth and young adults as congregations discern mission and ministry opportunities in their context.

The Luther League Legacy Fund (LLLF) develops leaders in the church and for the world by providing grants and bursaries to enable young people to participate in leadership training and development activities.

Funds may be disbursed for:

• Bursaries to individuals to enable them to attend leadership development or training events which are related to their life in the church;
• Grants to projects of training and development activities and events.

Lutheran World Federation Youth (LWF Youth) sometimes provides grants for specific projects related to justice that are organized and initiated by young adults (age 18-35)

There is energy growing around coordinating young adult ministry across synods.  Watch for more information.  Young adults looking to engage with a broader expression of church and with young adults from other contexts might look into ELCA Young Adult Ministry. The ELCA Young Adult Ministry hosts online workshops and small groups, as well as other events and opportunities for engagement and connection.

Young Adults interested in spending a gap year in a cross-cultural context might consider ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM). YAGM is available to ELCA and ELCIC young adults age 18-35.