You hear the question in most every congregation: “How can we reach today’s youth?” The ELCA Youth Gathering, held every three years and just this past summer in Houston, is one answer. It brings together tens of thousands of Lutheran youth from all over North America for a time of learning, worship, fellowship, service and faith formation. Does your congregation know about this wonderful event?

Download a study guide for “Gathered together, changed forever,” the report from the 2018 ELCA Youther Gathering that appeared in the September 2018 print issue of Living Lutheran. The guide contains four pages of discussion questions and a copy of the article.

Robert C. Blezard
Robert C. Blezard is pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, Md., and editor of Living Lutheran's study guides. Previously he served as an assistant to the bishop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod.

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