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Why the Gathering?

– Jake Putala As a rural Michigander, the Detroit ELCA Youth Gathering was an eye-opener. Yes, I live in Michigan, but I didn’t understand what the people of Motor City were going through. I never saw how we can do God’s...

Meet Vanessa

– Vanessa Young Hey Gathering blog readers. My name is Vanessa Young, and I’m excited to serve as the Team Leader for Gathering Synod Coordinators (GSCs) for the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston. Do you know your Gathering Synod...

Proud to Be Your Partner Once Again!

– Carmen Cobo, Mission Investment Fund Mission Investment Fund (MIF) comes to each Gathering because we are church, and because we believe in lifting up the youth of this church.  I am energized as I come to each Gathering.  I...

Mass Gathering

– Chris Marien Greetings from the Mass Gathering Team. My name is Chris, and I have the honor of leading the team that creates and shapes the mass gathering sessions each night and worship on Sunday morning. With my own...

A Bishop’s Reflection

– Bishop Tracie Bartholomew Rise Up! A fitting theme for the first Gathering I attended as bishop of the New Jersey Synod. This had been a theme in New Jersey following Superstorm Sandy, which leveled homes and businesses across our...

Transportation

– Kim Adams I am Kim Adams, and I am the Transportation Team Leader for the 2018 Youth Gathering in Houston. I have served the on the Transportation Team since the 2003 Gathering and this will be my third cycle...