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Scenes from a Street Car: Created to be Disciples

Saturday, July 20 – Created to Be Disciples Today was our closing worship for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering, and what a week it has been! This Gathering, filled with deep and meaningful conversations, laughter, and the Spirit’s palpable presence,...

Scenes from a Street Car: Created to be Disruptive

Friday, July 19 – Created to Be Disruptive Today, the final full day of the Youth Gathering, was a whirlwind of excitement and engagement. Participants immersed themselves in the theme “We are created to be disruptive,” working for justice for...

Scenes from a Street Car: Created to be Free

Thursday, July 18 – Created to Be Free Today, over 5k Gathering participants in bright orange shirts launched into the city for “Accompaniment Day,” a day dedicated to walking alongside and supporting the people of New Orleans. Participants engaged with...

Scenes from a Street Car: Created to be Authentic

Wednesday, July 17 – Created to Be Authentic Today, the spirit of authenticity radiated through the streets of New Orleans as colorful ELCA youth and their adult leaders energetically spread throughout the city.  Regions 1 and 3 gathered for Synod...

Scenes from a Street Car: Created to be Brave

Tuesday, July 16 – Created to Be Brave Today, the streets of New Orleans were alive with color and energy as over 16,000 youth and their adult leaders filled the city. Excitement buzzed in the air as old friends reunited...

Scenes from a Street Car: Day 4 from MYLE and the tAble

Tuesday, July 16 – Day 4 MYLE and the tAble in Closing Today, MYLE and the tAble came to a close. Students were in disbelief that their time together was over, but excited to join their youth groups for the...