The Gathering’s Role in Lutheran Formation
The Gathering is an integral part of the ecology of faith formation and call narrative in the ELCA. There are those who question the value of specialized ministries such as the Gathering, especially in a time of declining church...
#MYLE2022
As the Team Leader of MYLE (Multicultural Youth Leadership Event) and group of amazing leaders of color who I am graciously working alongside, we want everyone to know what MYLE is so that this life changing opportunity for our...
Meet Ed
Hello Gathering community! My name is Ed Kay, and I have the privilege of serving as the team leader for the Curriculum Team for the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering. This is a new team for this cycle, and it...
A letter to adult leaders
Dear 2022 Gathering adult leaders, Congratulations on your role to bring a group from your congregation to the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering. This is an incredible opportunity for you and all who will be involved. Perhaps you feel excited...
Meet Tom
The ELCA Youth Gathering is like nothing else I have ever experienced. I have had the honor of walking alongside young people for over 43 years, including 35 years full time at Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA. We...
Meet Jennifer
Voluntold – the first time I heard this word was over 4 years ago. Voluntold – to be told by someone else to volunteer for something, in other words, not volunteering on your own. While being voluntold to do...