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2015 ELCA Youth Gathering
Pre-registration Informational Meetings
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Called to DetroitVideo message from Heidi Hagstrom, Gathering Director
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ELCA Gathering MissionThe ELCA Youth Gathering, a unique community by size and scope, exists to accompany young people in their faith journey, to claim their baptismal identity and articulate their faith in Jesus Christ.
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The Gathering Design• Proclaim Community• Proclaim Justice• Proclaim Story• Community Life• Mass Gathering at Ford Field
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Proclaim CommunityAct in a way that reflects God’s value for everybody, engaging one other’s story with respect and love.
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Proclaim JusticeLive boldly in the face of injustice, crisis and suffering
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Proclaim StoryDemonstrate the capacity to articulate their unique witness as part of God’s story.
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Synod Day DirectorPastor Elizabeth RawlingsUW Campus [email protected]
Will want help with: + youth musicians+ youth worship assistants+ adult small group leaders
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Community LifeCommunity Life happens wherever the community gathers
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Mass GatheringsMusic, speakers, dancing, inspiration!
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ALL of the GatheringsJuly 12-15, 2015
•DAYLE - Definitely-Abled Youth Leadership Event
•MYLE - Multicultural Youth Leadership Event
July 15-19, 2015•ELCA Youth Gathering
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Participant EligibilityYouth Participants
•Must be in 8th-12th grade this Fall•Youth graduating in 2015 can come!
Adult Participants•Must be at least 21 years old
Adult:Youth Ratio•Requirement: 1 adult to 9 youth•Recommendation: 1 adult to 5 youth
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What Adults to Bring?• Chaperones vs. Adult Leaders• How do you make that choice?
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Registration• Registration Available Online Only• Fees:
• $325/person program fee (includes $150 non-refundable deposit per person)
• Goes up to $375/person after January 15, 2015
• Individual participant form to gather specific info for primary leader to use on website June 15
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Getting To DetroitFlying into Detroit (from SEATAC)
•Approximately $400 (plus baggage fees, etc)
Driving Individually•Varies depending on borrowing/renting vehicles
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Getting Around DetroitAirport Shuttle
•Nearby hotels may have a shuttle•Gathering is working for other options
If you fly to Detroit•Gathering Transportation will drop you off in the morning and bring you back in the evening
If you drive to Detroit•You will be able to use your vehicles throughout
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Housing• Hotels are throughout the city and
suburbs• Budget for $150/room/night with
2-3 people in a room• Synods will not be housed
together, but efforts will be made to be close
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Food• The Gathering Teams are
connecting with local restaurants• Food trucks being contracted• Finding local groceries to support
and utilize for some meals• Cash & carry options at some
hotels
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Safety & SecurityThis Gathering Team has been working hard to ensure that our gathering runs smoothly and safely. They are working with local law enforcement agencies and Homeland Security!
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Welcome to Detroit!Vibrant Detroit Video
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Volunteer Opportunities• General Volunteer Corps• Servant Companions• Community Life Volunteers
More info about each is at: www.elca.org/YouthGathering/Volunteer
Volunteer Application Process is open NOW.
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Budgeting Your GroupRegistration Fee = $325 (early fee)
Travel = $400-475 (when you reserve, baggage fees)
Housing = $300 (4 nights)Food = $200 (5 days @ $40/day)Total estimate = $1225-1300 /person
Also: Adding in cost of Adult LeadersAlso: Offering & Spending Money
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Fundraising Ideas• Car show• Coney Hot Dog Contest• Car Washes• Congregational Dinners• Shareholders• Other ideas?
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Gathering Timeline2014
• May 15th - volunteer applications open; financial assistance available; Gathering website goes live
• September 15th - soft opening for registration
• October 15th - official opening for registration
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Gathering Timeline2015
• January 15th - early-bird registration closes; registration fee goes up to $375
• Late January - housing is assigned to registered congregations
• March 15th - begin sending info to hotels• May 15th - last day for additions/substitutions; registration officially closes
• June Synod Event – TBD – wanna help plan it??
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Helpful Linkswww.lutheransnw.org/youth-family www.elca.org/gathering & gNews sign upwww.facebook.com/youthgatheringopen group for ALL
ELCA NWWA Children, Youth & Family Leaders FB Page (closed - leaders)www.gatheringleaks.comELCA Youth Ministry Network:Ideas, templates, samples, forums
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More Helpful Links• Twitter: @elcagathering • #riseupELCA #LutheransNW • Instagram.com/elcagathering#• www.OldLutheran.com/riseup - Gathering
Gear• Susan Berg, Synod Gathering Coordinator• 206-783-9292 – synod office• 509-595-5494 – mobile & text• [email protected]
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Resources - Forms
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Resources - Documents
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Resources – Promo Stuff
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Resources - Videos
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Questions?What do you need?
Practice Patience!