2010 ELCA Northeast Regional Youth Gathering

Is anyone planning to go to this?

2010 ELCA Youth Gathering

July 22-25, 2010

West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Gathering Theme Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

(The Transfiguration)

Come with Jesus and others at the gathering…be transformed.

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

- Matthew 17:1-9

Nurture faith journeys of all ages so participants will be better equipped the gap between the gathering experience and reality through prayer, sharing of faith stories, worship, learning experiences, building community.

From Pastor Laurie Carson-Nelson, Adult Advisor for LYO:

Walking Together
Many congregations around the synod have small numbers of youth interested in participating in activities such as the Regional Youth Gathering. It's normally more fun and meaningful-and maybe financially helpful-- to attend these things in a larger group.

Let's join forces around the synod to plan for the gathering and travel there together. I'm not sure how this might look; it will depend on where in the synod everyone is coming from and our specific needs.

If you're one of those "onlies" or if you have a larger group and want to incorporate others into the process, please contact me at youthgath@gmail.com. We'll make sure everyone who wants to be gets connected.