1. ` 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Pre-registration Informational Meetings

2. Called to Detroit Video message from Heidi Hagstrom, Gathering Director

3. ELCA Gathering Mission The 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.

4. The Gathering Design Proclaim Community Proclaim Justice Proclaim Story Community Life Mass Gathering at Ford Field

5. Proclaim Community Act in a way that reflects God’s value for everybody, engaging one other’s story with respect and love.

6. Proclaim Justice Live boldly in the face of injustice, crisis and suffering

7. Proclaim Story Demonstrate the capacity to articulate their unique witness as part of God’s story.

8. Synod Day Director Pastor Elizabeth Rawlings UW Campus Ministry uwlutherans@gmail.com Will want help with: + youth musicians + youth worship assistants + adult small group leaders

9. Community Life Community Life happens wherever the community gathers

10. Mass Gatherings Music, speakers, dancing, inspiration!

11. ALL of the Gatherings July 12-15, 2015 DAYLE - Definitely-Abled Youth Leadership Event MYLE - Multicultural Youth Leadership Event July 15-19, 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering

12. Participant Eligibility Youth Participants Must be in 8 th -12 th 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

13. What Adults to Bring? Chaperones vs. Adult Leaders How do you make that choice?

14. 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

15. Getting To Detroit Flying into Detroit (from SEATAC) Approximately $400 (plus baggage fees, etc) Driving Individually Varies depending on borrowing/renting vehicles

16. Getting Around Detroit Airport 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Safety & Security This 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!

20. Welcome to Detroit! Vibrant Detroit Video

21. 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.

22. Budgeting Your Group Registration 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 Leaders Also: Offering & Spending Money

23. Fundraising Ideas Car show Coney Hot Dog Contest Car Washes Congregational Dinners Shareholders Other ideas?

24. Gathering Timeline 2014 May 15th - volunteer applications open; financial assistance available; Gathering website goes live September 15th - soft opening for registration October 15th - official opening for registration

25. Gathering Timeline 2015 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??

26. Helpful Links www.lutheransnw.org/youth-family www.elca.org/gathering & gNews sign up www.facebook.com/youthgathering open group for ALL ELCA NWWA Children, Youth & Family Leaders FB Page (closed - leaders) www.gatheringleaks.com ELCA Youth Ministry Network: Ideas, templates, samples, forums

27. 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 susan@lutheransnw.org

28. Resources - Forms

29. Resources - Documents

30. Resources – Promo Stuff

31. Resources - Videos

32. Questions? What do you need? Practice Patience!