2012 ELCA Youth Gathering - Oregon

The mission of this particular group is to connect and inform those, from the Oregon Synod, who will be journeying to New Orleans in July to participate in the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering. 

If you have any questions about the Gathering or how to become involved please contact:

Synod Gathering Coordinator, Lisa Gray

lisa.marie.gray@gmail.com

503-266-4061

****CURRENT OREGON SYNOD REGISTRATION STATS****

22 Congregations - 255 Individuals (as of 2/22)

ABOUT THE 2012 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING

New Orleans, Lousiana

July 18-22, 2012

Mission:

The 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering, a unique community by size and scope, serves as a distinctive sign of the ELCA's evangelical mission as it works with synods and congregations to accompany young people in their faith journey to understand their vocation and articulate their faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision:

Invite participants to return to New Orleans to dwell together as  “one new humanity,” remembering who we are in Christ and acting in response by forming faithful, wise and courageous leaders who will…

· Live among God’s faithful people,

· Hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper,

· Proclaim the good news of God in Christ through words and deed,

· Serve all people, following the example of Jesus.

· Strive for justice and peace in all the earth. (ELW, Page 236)

Values

· Be present with the people of New Orleans

· Respect differences and diversity

· Learn from the people and culture of New Orleans

· Recognize and challenge unjust systems

· Practice peace and reconciliation

· Celebrate, affirm and use the gifts of the participants/leaders

· Empower participants and leaders to be a Christian/Lutheran public voice

· Reflect the priorities of the ELCA Churchwide Organization:

accompanying congregations as growing  centers for   evangelical mission; and

building capacity for evangelical witness  and service in the world to alleviate poverty and to work for justice and peace.

FAST FACTS:

Dates to know:

Registration Opens: October 9, 2011

Event: July 18-22, 2012 (registration open 17th)

Registration Cost:

$315/person ($150 non-refundable deposit due upon registration)

Balances must be paid in full before the event

· Hotel Prices Range from $119-$140/night

· Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 people

· Adult to youth Ratio:

      Suggested 1/5, Minimum 1/10

· Adult leaders must be 21 or older

http://www.elca.org/gathering