The Youth Gathering: Dan’s Reflection
ELCA Youth Gathering: Reflections from a volunteer Before my arrival in Houston, my plans for attending the Youth Gathering were minimal. I came to Houston to take some long overdue vacation time and I only really planned to go to the convention...
Fires in California
Be a part of the response: Pray Please pray for the people who have been affected by wildfires in California. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will deliver comfort...
The Youth Gathering: Maria’s Reflection
“I heart migrants and refugees”, this phrase was on the t-shirt I wore while working the Lutheran Disaster Response/AMMPARO booth in the interactive learning center at the National Youth Gathering in Houston. It was the same t-shirt that we gave...
Flooding in Kenya
Be a part of the response: Pray Continue to pray for all those impacted by floods and displacement. Give Thanks to generous, undesignated donations, Lutheran Disaster Response is able to respond quickly and effectively to disasters around the globe. Your...
The Youth Gathering: Kayla’s Reflection
Working at the refugee and migrant section at the ELCA youth gathering was an incredible learning and teaching experience for me. First and foremost I learned about the experience of the Rohingya refugees but what was so impactful to me...
Volcano Eruption in Guatemala
Be a part of the response: Pray Continue to pray for all those impacted by conflict and forced migration. Give Thanks to generous, undesignated donations, Lutheran Disaster Response is able to respond quickly and effectively to disasters around the globe,...