A Conversation Among the People and Congregations of the ELCA in Minnesota and North Dakota “Christian love builds powerful relations of giving and receiving that counter the isolation, despair, enmity, and nihilism that often contribute to lethal harm and criminal homicide.” – ELCA Social Message on Gun Related Violence and Trauma Safer Together: A Regional Conversation […]

We are incredibly excited that you are looking at the materials for the 2026 Junior High Youth Gathering. This is a YOUTH LED event that is planned by the Southwestern Minnesota Synod Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) Board. Our theme this year is “Refuge in the Chaos,” based on Psalm 46:1-2. Location: Willmar Conference Center & […]

The 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering will take place June 28–July 2, 2027, in Minneapolis, Minn. MYLE (Multicultural Youth Leadership Event) and the tAble will take place June 26-28, 2027, also in Minneapolis. The Young Adult Gathering will take place concurrent with the Gathering, June 28–July 2, 2027. Connect and plan for the gathering! www.elca.org/gathering Email: [email protected] Sign up for […]