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Every three years, the youth of the ELCA come
together for a
week
of faith, fellowship, and fun.
 It’s not about how many young
people are gathered in one place at one time; it’s about what
happens when they are together that is significant and
exciting.
When 38,000 youth and adults of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather together
every three years, they are immersed in worship, music, Bible
study, service, learning, play, prayer, the witness
of faithful leaders from around the world, caring
for others, and new friendships.
It’s a time of change and growth because
they gather in the presence of God's Spirit with others who
journey with Jesus.
 In the community of the
Gathering, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, youth
experience a strengthening of faith that gives them hope,
courage, and a new
spirit to steer through life rather than
navigating around it or abandoning it altogether. They learn
how to recognize Jesus in the everyday situations
of life and in the world. They experience the call to
wake up to who they are in Christ; look around and see Christ
in the eyes of those standing beside them; turn around and
walk in a new
direction; cross over and experience the new
life that Jesus promises; and go with God into
the world as witnesses to Jesus’ way of healing, compassion,
and justice.
If it sounds like a lot to
experience, it is. The ELCA Youth Gathering is always an
immersion in and of faith.
See you in New Orleans in 2009 for
Jesus Justice Jazz!
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Information on
the 2009 ELCA Youth
Gathering
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volunteering at the
Gathering?
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How to request financial
assistance for youth
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Jesus Justice Jazz shirts are
now available from
Old Lutheran
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Suggestions for
recruiting and selecting adult counselors
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