ELCA Youth Gathering

Why settle for ordinary when you can Remix? 🎧💥 This isn't just another curriculum—it's an experience designed to spark conversation, build community, and dive deep into faith in a way that's fun and relatable. (Oh, and relive some of your favorite moments from !)

Gathering Remix dropping on September 15. 🚀 Use code FB to get $20 off now until the end of the month.
https://glearn.elcagathering.org/courses/gathering-remix-created-to-be

One month later, and we're still dancing and reminiscing about all the good times at 🎉👯‍♀️

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At the ELCA Youth Gathering, the youth and young adults of our church raised close to $100,000! They committed to being part of Generation Zero-Hunger, the generation to end hunger - will you join them? Gifts for Generation Zero-Hunger are still being matched, dollar for dollar!

Whether it is a weekend retreat, a confirmation or Sunday school series, or a weekly devotional – Gathering Remix can bend and adapt to your setting. 🚀

Use discount code NOLA to save $50 off your pre-order before tomorrow night (July 31, 2024 at 11:59pm CST).

https://glearn.elcagathering.org/courses/gathering-remix-created-to-be

Looking to relive those amazing moments at Mass Gathering last week? 👀

We've extended our sale on Gathering Remix, set to launch in September. Under the theme “Created to Be,” Gathering Remix is a digital resource with 10+ lessons featuring Mass Gathering recordings, exclusive interviews, discussion guides, and more, to enrich discussions with your middle school and high school groups. ✨

https://glearn.elcagathering.org/courses/gathering-remix-created-to-be

The final edition of Scenes from a Streetcar: Created to Be DISCIPLES 🚋✨

Scenes from a Street Car: Created to be Disciples - ELCA Youth Gathering Blog Relive the transformative experience of the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. From powerful stories and testimonies to vibrant worship and deep reflections, discover how this week inspired thousands to embrace their calling as disciples. Read about the moving encounters, like the story of Ro...

The final day of the Gathering welcomed all 16,000+ participants back to Smoothie King Arena for a Closing Worship service, with Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton preaching on the story of the Good Samaritan. This service brought joy and dancing and holy movement and spirit-filled music, the ultimate culmination of a week where all were reminded of who God created them to be. At the end of the service, the community gave thanks to Gathering Director Deacon Tammy Jones West for her faithful service, and welcomed Deacon Jess Liles as the new Gathering Director through the Rite of Installation. In a celebratory ending, the Gathering announced the location for 2027 - Minneapolis! ✨

Day 4 of the Gathering reminded attendees that they are created to be disruptive, to work for justice for all our siblings. This was carried out through more Accompaniment projects throughout the city, space to create and learn in Interactive Learning and Community Life, connections fostered at Synod Day worship services, and ultimately culminated at Mass Gathering. Artist Blanca began the evening with powerful tunes, and speakers Sally Azar, Lori Fuller, and Nati reminded participants of the holy disruption we’re all called to live into. ✨

"Created to Be" - a week in review ✨🎺

2024 ELCA Gathering - Week in Review | "Created to Be" ________________________________________________________________________________The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Chris...

"I am not a mistake! You are not a mistake!" - Lori Fuller, Mass Gathering Speaker Night 4 ✨

What’s the good news? We’ll see you in Minneapolis in 2027! 😉

We are created to be generous with our gifts. Today's offering will be shared among the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, the ELCA Youth Gathering and ELCA World Hunger.
Link to Donate:

Give to ELCA ministries at the ELCA Youth Gathering! Support ELCA World Hunger, the ELCA Youth Gathering and the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod!

"Every human being deserves to be safe and free." - Sally Azar, Mass Gathering Speaker Night 4 ✨

Scenes from a Streetcar: Created to Be DISRUPTIVE 🚋✨

https://blogs.elca.org/youthgathering/scenes-from-a-street-car-created-to-be-disruptive/

"God loves our unique personalities! And God's image shines through the you that is truly you. And it is that you that God set free." - Drew Tucker, Mass Gathering Speaker Night 3 ✨

Sadly, tomorrow is our final day in the Bayou 😢

Here are a few pieces of information regarding luggage storage and parking details as you prepare for your final day at the Gathering.

"Instead of being bound by the expectations of others, contorting myself into the most uncomfortable positions for their approval - I found myself chasing the freedom of expression that God intended for all of creation." - Keats Miles-Wallace, Mass Gathering Speaker Night 3 ✨

"The freedom work that we are called to is to honor the human dignity of every person in the world..." - Austin Channing Brown, Mass Gathering Speaker Night 3 ✨

We are created to be free, to be transformed by the gospel. The third day of the Gathering brought this transformative energy as participants worshipped, served, and laughed together. Mass Gathering speakers Austin Channing Brown, Keats Miles-Wallace, Drew Tucker, and Sianna spoke to the freedom they all experience when they truly live into who God created them to be. A powerful youth spoken word artist, a moving performance from two dancers, and a mass cast song with over 500 participants closed out the night. ✨

Scenes from a Streetcar: Created to Be FREE 🚋✨

https://blogs.elca.org/youthgathering/scenes-from-a-street-car-created-to-be-free/

Visit the Formation Village to discern your next steps into ministry. ELCA Fund for Leaders will be there to support your next adventure. 😉

Update for those that have Accompaniment on Friday (tomorrow). ☔️

"God sees you...Not because of your grades. Not because of your goodness. Not because of what you produce. God sees you." - Emily Harkins, Mass Gathering Speaker Night 2 ✨