A-OK Synod New Orleans YG Information

07/08/2024

Want to be involved in the ELCA youth gathering in New Orleans next week, along with those in our synod?

Shop these Amazon and Target lists to purchase items for Hurricane Relief kits, items get delivered directly to NOLA

It's not too late to purchase items for our in-kind offering! Shop directly from our Target or Amazon lists (https://bit.ly/3Lh1nYm) or ship directly to our partners in New Orleans:

Christ the King -- Accompaniment
1001 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065

Bringing items with you? 🙋
You can drop your items off during check-in at the convention center.

06/05/2024

Get to know Pastor Joe Liles, one of the speakers! ✨

Back in 2012, Pastor Joe Liles (he/him) started The Neighborhood Church (ELCA) in an elementary school cafeteria in Bentonville, AR. Fast-forward to 2017, they purchased a 6-acre farm, relocated, and built their worship center. In 2023, they launched Little Neighbors Preschool and rolled out a food trailer, the “Mission Kitchen.” Pastor Joe and his wife, Deacon Jess, are parents to two awesome teens, Caylee (14) and Landen (12). Fun Fact: Pastor Joe is training to run 100 miles!

06/03/2024

Song · ELCA Youth Gathering · 2024

05/24/2024

Dear Youth Leader...💭💛

https://bit.ly/4atMmMS

05/15/2024

Speaker Alert! ✨🎤

Pastor Lori Fuller (she/her) is a graduate of Luther Seminary and was ordained on February 27, 2022. Born Deaf, Pastor Lori grew up without access to or understanding the Love of God. Thanks to a multi-denominational church in Wisconsin, she fell in love with God and felt the calling to bring God's love to others in the Deaf Community. Pastor Lori is the founding pastor of Palms Deaf Church (PDC) in Florida. PDC works to change the statistics of where 95-98% of Deaf people are unchurched, and there are almost one million Deaf people in Florida. PDC helps meet this need by offering a hybrid ministry.

05/13/2024

It's a competition... which region will be able to bring the most items to to donate to our neighbors in New Orleans in preparation for the next disaster?

Won't have extra space in your suitcase? You can shop through our Amazon and Target wishlists and have your items sent directly to our partners in the Big Easy. 🛒 

https://www.elca.church/gathering/about/offering

05/13/2024

Meet the "Krewe": Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy, Director of ELCA MYLE ✨

"My first experience of the ELCA Youth Gathering was at MYLE 2018. It was nothing short of incredible! I was given the opportunity to be a workshop leader, and I must say, it was an exhilarating and empowering experience. The energy of the community was contagious, and the lessons learned were invaluable. The music, oh the music, it added an extra layer of fun and excitement to the whole event. What struck me the most was witnessing the youth rise to the occasion in so many ways. I saw them step out of their comfort zones, take on new challenges, and excel in ways they never thought possible. It was truly inspiring and left me with a feeling of fulfillment in my heart and soul.

As a Native American woman, I am created to be a leader, a teacher, and a role model for my community, using my cultural heritage and faith to inspire and uplift others."

05/07/2024

📢 Speaker Announcement! 📢

Passionate about faith, service, relationship-building, learning, and love, Pastor Emily Harkins (she/her) thrives on kindness, travel, advocacy and justice, hard work, community organizing, creative and effective communication, organizational systems, fun stationery, and Diet Coke. 🥤 She adores her dogs and tolerates the cat. Currently balancing life as a mission developer, pastor, and full-time human. Actively trying to be her best self, all while loving her neighbor, Emily was ordained in May of 2020 and serves as the Lead Pastor and Founding Developer of The Dwelling, Winston-Salem.

05/03/2024

We're so excited to introduce the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering House Band! 🎺✨

Tyra “Tyralucia” Dennis (she/her) - Houseband Leader/Keyboardist/ Vocalist
Alondra Quiñones (she/her) - Auxiliary Keyboardist
Donovan Wright (he/him) - Vocalist
Paul Plata (he/him) - Vocalist/Violinist
Briana Bonner (she/her) - Vocalist
Faith Fehlen (she/her) - Vocalist
Josiah Williams (he/him) - Vocalist/Lyricist
Ryan Brown (he/him) - Acoustic Guitarist/Vocalist
Michael Lis (he/him) - Electric Guitarist
Antoine Cummins (he/him) - Bassist
Aisha Gaillard (she/her) - Lead Drummer
Sheldon “Teddy Jamxes” Goode Jr. (he/him) - Electric Drummer/ Programmer
Anthony Eder (he/him) - Percussionist

Stay tuned to hear other jazzy announcements in the coming weeks. 😉

05/01/2024

Meet the "Krewe": Rev. Christian Marien, Director of Mass Gathering ✨

"My first experience with the Gathering was in 1991 in Dallas, TX under the theme “Called to Freedom.” We had to split into two arenas for the Mass Gathering events that year with a satellite link for speakers. For the 2024 Gathering, I am most excited about being together again and welcoming an entirely new generation of high school students to the Gathering experience and all that God can do through them."

04/29/2024

🚨 Reminder 🚨
Tomorrow (April 30), is the final day to make any changes to your registration (name changes + cancelling participants) or housing assignment. After tomorrow, your registration and housing is considered finalized and can not be changed.

Your final balance is due in full by 11:59pm CST tomorrow night. All payments must be made via your registration account through e-check or credit card. Our office does not accept payment via mail or onsite - any physical checks received will not be processed and may incur additional fees.