In episode four of Keeping Up with the Youtherans , we hear from Kaitlyn Losh from St. John's in Salisbury. A lifelong Lutheran, Kaitlyn, reflects on how deep relationships, youth involvement, and a strong sense of belonging have shaped her faith, and emphasizes that noticing, welcoming, and building community are key to keeping young people connected to the church. Keeping up with the Youtherans…
In episode four of Keeping Up with the Youtherans , we hear from Mason Morton from Holy Comforter in Belmont. Mason describes growing up between competing faith messages, finding belonging through youth group, and urging churches to move beyond words toward genuine inclusion, honest conversations about mental health, and shared leadership with young people. Keeping up with the Youtherans features…
In episode three of Keeping Up with the Youtherans , we hear from Rex Jones from Calvary in Morganton. Rex tells the story of being invited to church and how he experienced welcome from everyone! Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this church and its future. Each episode has…
In episode two of Keeping Up with the Youtherans , we hear from Bradley English from Community in Christ in Cornelius. He talks about how nurturing his congregation has been to his faith and how that has helped him to grow as a leader. Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this…
In episode one of Keeping up with the Youtherans , we hear from Hannah Meyer, our LYO Board president from First Lutheran in Greensboro. She talks about the many and various ways she has led in this church and how she is ready for this church to make room and listen to young leaders like her. Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the…
Pastors Tim Brown, Tuhina Rasche, and Jason Chesnut reflect on Hebrews 9:23 – 10:18, for reading number 11 of Heartfelt Hebrews . Each year, the North Carolina Synod embarks on a summer bible reading plan. This year is Heartfelt Hebrews , a Bible reading journey through one of the most poetic, profound, and mysterious books in the New Testament. We don't know who wrote Hebrews or exactly who first…