Gathering Hopes and Goals, Part II
– Molly Beck Dean (Click here to read last week’s entry, Gathering Hopes and Goals, Part I) The Gathering is an awesome way to meet Lutherans from across the world, but ultimately, we hope this ministry strengthens your congregational group. You will be...
Gathering Hopes and Goals, Part I
– Molly Beck Dean Faith formation in teens is the mission of the ministry of the Gathering. It is the hub from which all things come for the tAble, MYLE, and the Gathering. We strive to create environments and opportunities for faith...
Meet Gathering Emcee Ben
– Ben Bernstein Hello ELCA, my name is Ben Bernstein. This will be my second Gathering and I am ecstatic to experience this one as an emcee. I felt that God called me to apply to be emcee because I...
Remembering Donna Wiegel
The Gathering remembers beloved colleague, friend, and child of God, Donna Marie Wiegel. Donna was born April 14, 1952 in Spencer, IA. She grew up in Des Moines, IA, attended college at both the University of Iowa and Drake University, and attended...
Meet Gathering Emcee Abigail
– Abby Botten I am beyond thrilled and blessed that I will be at my third ELCA Youth Gathering, this time as an emcee. Being an emcee for this summer’s Gathering brings a whole new excitement to my experiences, and most importantly, to...
Gathering Interviews: Meet Joy
Gathering interviews continue with Joy Emenyonu. Joy attended the 2015 Gathering in Detroit; that experience led her to apply to be one of the Gathering emcees. Get to know Joy before you see her at Mass Gathering. Tell the Gathering...