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Behind the curtain…

A message from Deacon Tammy Jones West, 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering Program Director— First, there is no curtain but for a peek into the behind-the-scenes happenings of the ELCA Youth Gathering, let me start with my first few months on...

New Orleans & the ELCA Youth Gathering

Since the start of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) in 1988, New Orleans has hosted the ELCA Youth Gathering and pre-events three different times. The city has a unique blend of history, culture and beautiful venues that are within walking...

I’m just, It’s just…

A message from Tammy Jones West, 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering Program Director— I’m just, It’s just…  Hello world. My name is Tammy Jones West. I am a Deacon in this church, from North Carolina, and I am serving as the...

#MYLE2022: Cultural Awareness

  We are very excited to see you next July for the 2022 Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and happy that we get to lead the brand new MYLE team called Cultural Awareness. Shai Seifert is currently serving as president...

We’ve hit 10K!

  A message from the Director of the ELCA Youth Gathering, Molly Beck Dean–  I am thrilled to share with you that at the close of our early-bird registration we crossed over the 10,000-person mark for the 2022 ELCA Youth...

#MYLE2022: Volunteers Team

  Hi everyone! My name is Veronica, I’m from Philly and I serve on the 2022 MYLE planning team, working with our volunteers. I’m working hard to recruit and develop the best volunteers to make this event unforgettable for all...