2025 LYO Assembly: LYO Olympics
We are so excited to welcome you and your congregation's youth to the 2025 LYO Assembly, February 28- March 2, 2025!
The Theme this year is LYOlympics: 5 Ways to Live Like Jesus.
Our LYO board has worked hard to prepare a theme connected to each of the 5 Olympic Rings—GROWTH, GENEROSITY, HUMILITY, HONESTY, and FORGIVENESS—as they help other youth learn what it means to live out their faith and live like Jesus today. We will have large group time, smalll group time, games, meals, a dance, some free time, and lots of fun all planned by 9 high school youth from across our synod who serve on our LYO Board.
Details
Open to All Youth
The Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) of the NC Synod is open to all youth in grades 6-12. Youth are members by virtue of being a member of any NC Synod ELCA congregation.
Young Adults Volunteers
Young Adults are invited to help support LYO with set-up and logistics during the event while building community with other Young Adults from across the North Carolina Synod! We have 20 spots available this year as we relaunch this program with our new director of Young Adult Ministry for the NC Synod, Mark Hustead. The cost for Young Adults is $40.
Adult Leaders
More information under "Adult Leaders" below.
LOCATION: Embassy Suites in Greensboro, NC
DATES: February 28- March 2, 2025
Check-in starts at 7 p.m. Programming begins at 8 p.m. and continues through Noon on Sunday!
Pricing
Early Registration (by January 1, 2025):
$180
Regular Registration (after January 1, 2025):
$200
Group Registrations:
One adult from each congregation will need to register the group.
Group Invoice Payment:
Payment will not be accepted at the time of registration. Each congregation will receive an invoice by email or mail.
Adult Leaders:
All adults in attendance MUST have either a Safe Gathering Certification or provide proof of another background check and training approved by the church.
https://safegatherings.com/app/login
This webpage will be updated with the latest LYO Assembly information. Check here for updates!
Questions about LYO Assembly?
Contact Pastor Cassie Overcash or Pastor James Demmel.
February 28-March 2, 2025
Adult Leaders
All adults in attendance MUST have either a Safe Gatherings Certification or provide proof of other background check and training approved by the church.
Because we have limited space there is an additional $100 charge for adults who request a single room. We highly recommend reaching out to other adult leaders to see if you can partner up to save on these costs.
In addition to registering your group, please download, read, and fill out all corresponding documents.
About LYO (Lutheran Youth Organization)
Open to All Youth
The Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) of the NC Synod is open to all youth in grades 6-12. Youth are members by virtue of being a member of any NC Synod ELCA congregation.
Youth-led
The strength of LYO in North Carolina comes from the youth themselves. LYO is always youth-planned and youth-led. Adult advisors work hard to create an environment that nurtures and grows faith and develops all youth as leaders.
LYO Board
Lilly Dangerfield (President)
Avery Cook (Vice President)
Hannah Covell (Secretary)
Kaitlyn Losh (Synod Council Representative )
Morgan Shores
Wells Wickline
Hannah Fletcher
Finn Avery
Hannah Meyer
LYO Adult Leadership
LYO Board Advisor:
Pastor James Demmel
NC Synod Staff:
Pastor Cassie Overcash
Deacon Andrew More
Follow the LYO Board on Instagram!
2025 TikTok Tell It Contest
the challenge from this year's LYO Board/planning team: this year's theme is connected to each of the 5 Olympic Rings—GROWTH, GENEROSITY, HUMILITY, HONESTY, and FORGIVENESS. Learn what it means to live out your faith and live like Jesus today!
the deadline: Monday, February 10, 2025
the voting: youth groups attending the 2025 LYO Assembly vote on their favorite entries
the prizes: three youth groups win a cash prize
the platform: TikTok*
the length: all entries less than 2 minutes
the details: please read the Contest Guidelines to learn all-the-things!
(*TikTok in the U.S. is in flux at the moment. Any platform with short-form video options will work. Check the Guidelines below for more guidance.)
