An Oasis is "a place between." It is a place of rest. It is a place of growth. It is a place of life in the middle of a desert. Oasis is also the Network's online gathering. It is a place between where we are now, and where God is leading us. It is a place of refreshment, renewal, learning and connection. Twice this year, members of the Network are invited to come together for an online gathering. Together, we will renew, learn and connect.  

Oasis:  September 12, 2024
10am Pacific time   I   1pm Eastern Time

Topic:  "Faith Listens: Leading Youth Through Challenging Conversations"

Are you struggling to create meaningful dialogue and understanding across divides? Discover how to make space for listening and learning with young people, even in times of deep division. Join the Formation Co-Op Team to unlock the power of listening within diverse groups facing complex and contentious issues. Gain practical skills to lead these essential conversations in a faith context, fostering unity and growth.

Cost for Network Members (Plus level or higher):  Free!
Cost for non-members and Basic Members:  $25

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Guest Teachers:  Rozella Haydée White & Catherine Anderson
   

Rozella Haydee White and Catherine AndersonRozella Haydée White (she/her/ella) is a public theologian, spiritual life coach, leadership consultant, inspirational speaker and writer focused on nurturing life-giving love in this world. She engages issues of faith, justice, self awareness and love, mental illness, and the radical and transformative love of God as embodied in the person of Jesus. 

She is the author of Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World and is a contributor to the NY Times Bestseller and International Bestseller, A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal. Rozella has also written numerous articles, curriculums, and resources focused on faith and spirituality, community development, leadership, and justice steeped in a Love Ethic. 

Catherine Anderson (she/her) serves as the Director of the Formation Co-Op, a new initiative within the ELCA Youth Ministry Network in partnership with the ELCA and funded through the Lilly Endowment.  She is passionate about equipping adult leaders to accompany young people on lifegiving faith journeys.

Previous to this role, Catherine served for 23 years with the Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, providing leadership development and faith formation for youth and their adult leaders, and has been involved with the ELCA Youth Ministry Network as a Regional Facilitator Coach, Practice Discipleship Director, and Co-Director of the Extravaganza. Catherine lives in Duluth, MN where she loves to play in the great outdoors.