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2027 ELCA Youth Gathering
Minneapolis, MN
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THEME Verse
To God - whose power now at work in us can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine. -Ephesians 3:20 (Inclusive) |
The ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 is officially happening in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 28 to July 2, 2027, bringing thousands of young Lutherans together for faith, worship, and community, with planning already underway for this major event. It's a large-scale gathering for high school youth (grades 8-12th graders in the fall of 2026) focusing on faith formation, service, and exploring their calling in the church.
Key Details:
Key Details:
- Dates: Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2027.
- Location: Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis Convention Center & U.S. Bank Stadium
- Who: Youth in grades 8-12th (Fall 2026 school year) and adult leaders.
- What: A multi-day event with worship, service projects, learning, and fellowship.
Logistics
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Daily Themes
Imagine More LOVE Imagine More WELCOME Imagine More GRACE Imagine More JOY Imagine More COURAGE |
Schedule
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Daily Bible Stories
Jesus Calms the Sea Call of Matthew Prodigal Son Resurrection and naming of Mary Woman at the Well |
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2024 ELCA Youth Gathering
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Created to Be theme
We have been created to be ourselves. Created by the Holy One. Since the last time the ELCA came together for an ELCA Youth Gathering, our young people have experienced several major life events. Still today, we are experiencing an ongoing public health crisis mixed with an economic and political crisis. However, we can rest assured that we are created to be in relationship with one another.
We are created to be brave, to show up with an open mind and heart, willing to be challenged.
We are created to be authentic, to bring our whole selves and know that we are loved by our Creator.
We are created to be free, to be transformed by the gospel.
We are created to be disruptive, to work for justice for all our siblings.
We are created to be disciples, to be sent out into the world to love our neighbor just as we are loved by God.
Our host city, New Orleans, has always been its true, authentic self. Our theme, “Created to Be,” highlights the arts, music and soul of this beautiful, vibrant and resilient city. New Orleans was built to host and be a city where all God’s children come together.
We plan to dive deeper into justice, mental health and anti-racism conversations throughout the Gathering. These are hard conversations, but our church desperately needs to have them. We also hope to foster relationships and be a sanctuary for one another. We are saint and sinner simultaneously, and we need forgiveness when we aren’t or can’t be brave, authentic, free, disruptive disciples.
We have been created to be ourselves. Created by the Holy One. Since the last time the ELCA came together for an ELCA Youth Gathering, our young people have experienced several major life events. Still today, we are experiencing an ongoing public health crisis mixed with an economic and political crisis. However, we can rest assured that we are created to be in relationship with one another.
We are created to be brave, to show up with an open mind and heart, willing to be challenged.
We are created to be authentic, to bring our whole selves and know that we are loved by our Creator.
We are created to be free, to be transformed by the gospel.
We are created to be disruptive, to work for justice for all our siblings.
We are created to be disciples, to be sent out into the world to love our neighbor just as we are loved by God.
Our host city, New Orleans, has always been its true, authentic self. Our theme, “Created to Be,” highlights the arts, music and soul of this beautiful, vibrant and resilient city. New Orleans was built to host and be a city where all God’s children come together.
We plan to dive deeper into justice, mental health and anti-racism conversations throughout the Gathering. These are hard conversations, but our church desperately needs to have them. We also hope to foster relationships and be a sanctuary for one another. We are saint and sinner simultaneously, and we need forgiveness when we aren’t or can’t be brave, authentic, free, disruptive disciples.