Is MYLE or the tAble Right for Your Group? Watch the 2027 Gathering Webinar

Planning for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering is already underway. A recent webinar from Gathering leadership helps congregations discern whether MYLE (Multicultural Youth Leadership Event) or the tAble may be the right fit for young people in their group, offering guidance, context, and practical next steps.

Whether you missed the live webinar or want to revisit the conversation, the recording offers helpful insight for leaders preparing youth for a meaningful and welcoming Gathering experience. Watch the webinar.

Planning for 2027: Budgeting Help for Youth Gathering Leaders

As preparations begin for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering, a new webinar offers practical guidance on budgeting and planning for your group. Led by Gathering leadership, the session provides timely tools, key dates, and a Q&A to support congregations as they prepare for this important faith-forming experience.

Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 21, 20262027 ELCA Youth Gathering, Youth and Young AdultComment

2027 ELCA Youth Gathering Webinar: Recruiting the Right Adult Leaders (and Avoiding the Wrong Ones!)

Gathering Webinars are designed to provide timely, relevant information as you prepare for the Gathering. Each session is led by Gathering leadership and includes a presentation followed by a live Q&A. Webinars begin at 7:00 p.m. CST and run approximately 45 minutes. For those unable to attend live, recordings will be available online several days following the webinar. To learn more about upcoming webinars, visit our Key Dates page.

ELCABrian FlatgardMarch 31, 20262027 ELCA Youth Gathering, Youth and Young AdultComment

Webinar | Why the Gathering? | 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering

Gathering Webinars are designed to provide timely, relevant information as you prepare for the Gathering. Each session is led by Gathering leadership and includes a presentation followed by a live Q&A. Webinars begin at 7:00 p.m. CST and run approximately 45 minutes. For those unable to attend live, recordings will be available online several days following the webinar. To learn more about upcoming webinars, visit the Gathering site. View the first webinar here.

ELCABrian FlatgardFebruary 20, 20262027 ELCA Youth Gathering, Youth and Young AdultComment

Theme Deep Dive | 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering video

Dive into the 2027 Gathering’s theme, Imagine More! Based on Ephesians 3:20 (Inclusive), the Gathering will be a space for young people to Imagine More - love, welcome, joy, courage, and grace. To learn more about the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering, the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE), the tAble, or the Young Adult Gathering, please visit elca.org/Gathering.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 11, 20262027 ELCA Youth Gathering, Youth and Young AdultComment

Imagine More: First Look at the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis

The ELCA has released the first three videos introducing the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering, offering an early look at this churchwide experience for youth, young adults, and leaders. The Gathering will be held June 28–July 2, 2027, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, under the theme “Imagine More.”

The videos highlight the Gathering as a movement of faith and introduce key pre-events, including the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and the tAble, which affirm leadership, belonging, and inclusion. Learn more at elca.org/Gathering, and watch for future updates as we begin preparing across the Grand Canyon Synod.

ELCABrian FlatgardFebruary 2, 20262027 ELCA Youth Gathering, Youth and Young AdultComment

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