ELCA Youth Events
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) provides many Synod-wide and National events for youth. Two Southeastern Synod events for youth in 6th - 12th grade are the All-Georgia weekend retreat and the Affirm summer event. The National Youth Gathering is one of the ELCA's largest events and is held every third summer in various cities. See below for more details on these events.
ALL-GEORGIA is held each year in late February. Youth from all over the state come together a for a weekend of learning, worship, serving, fellowship, and fun. It is a great opportunity to meet other Lutheran youth from our Synod and many local ELCA Lutheran churches. Click here to be directed to the Synod All-GA page.
AFFIRM is a 5 day Summer Youth Event held at the University of West Alabama. Affirm nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills through 10 different age appropriate units staffed by small group leaders and directors. Click here to be directed to the Affirm page.
ALL-GEORGIA is held each year in late February. Youth from all over the state come together a for a weekend of learning, worship, serving, fellowship, and fun. It is a great opportunity to meet other Lutheran youth from our Synod and many local ELCA Lutheran churches. Click here to be directed to the Synod All-GA page.
AFFIRM is a 5 day Summer Youth Event held at the University of West Alabama. Affirm nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills through 10 different age appropriate units staffed by small group leaders and directors. Click here to be directed to the Affirm page.
THE NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING is held in a different city every 3 years from Wednesday - Sunday, typically in late June or early July. Approximately 30,000 youth and their adult leaders gather for this faith formation experience that includes interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship. All attendees are challenged and inspired to live out their faith in their daily lives. The next Gathering in 2024 will be held in New Orleans.
CLICK HERE to be taken to the ELCA Southeastern Synod Young Adult and Youth Ministries Website for even more details about these events and more. If financial assistance is needed scholarships are available through our Synod and FULC also has funds to provide some assistance.
CLICK HERE to be taken to the ELCA Southeastern Synod Young Adult and Youth Ministries Website for even more details about these events and more. If financial assistance is needed scholarships are available through our Synod and FULC also has funds to provide some assistance.