The Summer Language and Hispanic Ministry Intensive is a resource for Lutherans and those of other denominations who recognize the growing need for competency in the Spanish language and an understanding of Hispanic culture in light of the increasing Hispanic population in this country and in the church. The course focuses on study of the... Read More
This new Level II Intensive is designed for congregational leaders in those congregations where consideration is being given to starting Hispanic Ministry in their community. Teams from congregations are encouraged to attend. During this week, teams will learn: To increase capacity for doing Hispanic ministry To learn several models for engaging in Hispanic ministry in congregational settings... Read More
Sunday, June 10, 1:30 p.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church (Houston, TX) and ONLINE Last fall, world religious leaders presented the interfaith climate declaration, Walk Gently on Earth, to the UN Conference...
The Multicultural Youth Leadership Event is a pre-event to the Gathering and exists to empower young people of color and those whose primary language is other than English to claim their story as a part of God's story; in order to move toward healing and wholeness as transformational leaders in the church and in the... Read More
The tAble (formerly the Definitely-abled Youth Leadership Event or DAYLE) is a pre-event to the ELCA Youth Gathering that is designed to bless and empower young people who live with a wide range of physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities, so that they might grow as faithful, wise and courageous witnesses. The event also gives participants... Read More
PRAY FOR OUR YOUTH DURING THIS LIFE-CHANGING EVENT. Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) gather for a week of faith formation known as the Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service, and fellowship, young people grow in... Read More