Growing Faith Together: Supporting Young Families with Creativity and Care

A Recap of SYAT's Gathering with Pr. Kimberly Knowle‑Zeller

Last week’s SYAT Collective (Synod Youth Advisory Team) gathering was a beautiful reminder that supporting young families doesn’t require perfection—just presence, creativity, and community. Thank you for being part of that conversation.

If you’d like to revisit the wisdom shared, you can watch the Zoom recording here: Revisit the Gathering

Pr. Kim continues to offer thoughtful reflections and resources for parents and ministry leaders. You can subscribe to her newsletter or explore her latest books—and if one has blessed you, an Amazon review helps others discover it too.

Ideas That Sparked Energy in the Room

• Blessings in Worship for expectant families

• Birth Blessings offered at home or hospital

• Meal Trains to surround new parents with care

• To Light Their Way as a companion for daily prayer

• Grants for Devotional Books for parents and children

• Text Message Blessings that meet families in the everyday moments

• Mentor Pairings to build intergenerational support

• Family Service Projects that even little ones can join

• Open‑Gym Days for fellowship and play

• Short‑Term Groups like “Bread‑Breakers” to build community

• Book List available through the chat recording or by emailing Pr. Kim

Thank you for showing up with curiosity, compassion, and a heart for families. Together, we’re building spaces where faith can take root and flourish.