Why Synod Day?
– Ed Kay I never fully appreciated the size and scope of the ELCA Youth Gathering until I sat on the floor of the bare New Orleans Convention Center, counting out thin pieces of cardboard that would be used for...
Meeting Hope at the Gathering
– Ally McDonough The Youth Gathering was a wonderful, faith-filled experience that left me with more memories and friends than I will ever get in a lifetime. In the summer of 2015, I went to the Gathering in Detroit. Before...
The Gathering as a Turning Point
– Don Romsa As someone involved in Lutheran Campus Ministry, I was asked, “Why a Youth Gathering?” My answer? I’ve seen firsthand that the Gathering builds community, deepens faith, inspires service, and even transforms lives. During my thirty years of working...
The Gathering Spark
– Zoe Clark Hi, I’m Zoe and I’m 19 years old. I had the opportunity to go to two Gatherings and I am so excited to share a little bit about how the Gathering changed young adult life. In New...
Hurricane Harvey: How You Can Help
The number one question heard after a major event like Hurricane Harvey: “How can I help?” As followers of Jesus, we are called love our neighbor and to serve those in need. First, thank you. On the Gulf Coast, your...
The Desire to Serve
– Michael Stadie When I have been at the ELCA Youth Gatherings, I like to look into the eyes of the participants. They usually tell me about their connection to Lutheran Disaster Response. I see excitement in their eyes, from...