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.
SAVE THE DATE:
February 28-March 2, 2025
LYO Board
Hannah Rochester (president)
Lilly Dangerfield (vice-president)
Hannah Covell (secretary)
Kaitlyn Losh (communications liaison)
Morgan Shorts
Avery Cook
Elizabeth Winkel
LYO Adult Leadership
LYO Board Advisor:
Pastor James Demmel
NC Synod Staff:
Pastor Melody Simpkins
Pastor Danielle DeNise
Pastor Cassie Overcash
Follow the LYO Board on Instagram!
TikTok Tell It Winners 2024
the challenge from this year's planning team: tell a story from Scripture that highlights the themes of welcome, hospitality, and/or inclusion. With Christ, y'all means all!
1st Place: Christ the King, Cary—Galatians 3:28
2nd Place: St. John's, Salisbury—The Calling of Eli
3rd Place: First Greensboro—The Great Banquet
