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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)
Contact us
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