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2009 ELCA Youth Gathering - General Information

Definitely-Abled Youth
Leadership Event (DAYLE)

New Orleans, LA
July 19-22, 2009

Multicultural Youth
Leadership Event (MYLE)

New Orleans, LA
July 19-22, 2009

Triennial Convention of the Lutheran Youth Organization
Hattiesburg, MS
July 26-30, 2009

Theme
Jesus Justice Jazz. The focus will be on service and justice as we live our shared baptismal reality as Christians. Read more about the daily schedule...

Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
(Morial Convention Center and Louisiana Superdome)

Gathering and event dates

  • Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE), New Orleans, LA: July 19-22, 2009
  • Definitely-Abled Youth Leadership Event (DAYLE), New Orleans, LA: July 19-22, 2009
  • ELCA Youth Gathering, New Orleans, LA: July 22-26, 2009
  • Triennial Convention of the Lutheran Youth Organization, Hattiesburg, MS: July 26-30, 2009

Online registration
Registration for the Gathering, MYLE, and DAYLE will be done through an online process only.
The online registration process opens September 15, 2008.

Financial assistance
The Gathering can offer financial assistance for up to 1000 youth to cover the full per-person registration fee. Housing, transportation, and meals remain the responsibility of the registering congregation. Financial assistance applications must be received by July 31, 2008.

Volunteering
There are 3 opportunities for young adults and adults to volunteer at the Gathering. All volunteers must complete an online application process and background check.
Applicants will be notified if they have been selected to serve as a volunteer at the Gathering. The application process remains open until all the volunteer positions and programs are filled.

Housing
All housing is located in the greater downtown area which includes the Convention, Warehouse, Art, Garden, and Central Business Districts, and the French Quarter. Hotel assignments are made by the Gathering office and follow-up reservations are the responsibility of the congregation (Primary Leader).

Important dates

  • May 2008 Registration brochure mailed to ELCA congregations
  • July 31, 2008: Deadline for financial assistance requests to be received
  • September 15, 2008: Gathering, MYLE, and DAYLE registration opens online
  • January 1, 2009: LYO Convention registration opens
  • January 15, 2009: Gathering, MYLE, and DAYLE registration closes.
  • April 15, 2009 LYO Convention registration closes
  • July 19-22, 2009: Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE)
  • July 19-22, 2009: Definitely-Abled Youth Leadership Event (DAYLE)
  • July 22-26, 2009: ELCA Youth Gathering (1 week)
  • July 26-29, 2009: Triennial Convention of the Lutheran Youth Organization (Hattiesburg, MS)

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