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Created to Be<\/span><\/h2>\n

At the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering where the theme \u201cCreated to Be\u201d inspired young people to be their brave, free, authentic, disruptive, and discipling selves, there was a place in the Interactive Learning space that invited them to be \u201cDrawn In! Moving Out!\u201d It was an absolute joy to once again bring the vision of a worship learning experience I brainstormed in 2016 to life for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. We staffed the booth with an incredible team from the ELCA Worship Staff, Lutheran Summer Music<\/a>, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians,<\/a> and the ELCA Spiritual Renewal Team. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Activities included the ever popular \u201cAcolyte Olympiad\u201d with new competitive categories for pastors and bishops. The \u201cVestment Photo Booth\u201d was, once again, a youth favorite as we witnessed so many young people seeing themselves in church leadership no matter how many silly poses or creative vestment combination choices they made. In the \u201cMusic Corner,\u201d (where we always clap on 2 and 4), youth could show off their musical skills or learn how to use a new percussion instrument. We even had a few spontaneous hymn sings! The ELCA Spiritual Renewal Team brought new ways to pray with fun things like Jenga, coloring, and labyrinths. Before youth left our area, we encouraged them to grab a button to write their own dismissal with the encouragement to take them home and use them in worship. Additionally, we had a baptismal remembrance table, information about Lutheran Summer Music<\/span>, and even the tall twirly poles with ribbons to try out.\u00a0<\/span> \"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Welcoming Youth Fully<\/span><\/h2>\n

Worship belongs to everyone; it is our collective work to glorify, praise, pray, and receive the love and grace of God. The goal of this space was to welcome youth in and give them permission to try everything. From wearing vestments to learning a new way to sing a familiar hymn, we welcomed exploration and encouraged youth to claim their place in worship both at the Youth Gathering and at home. Youth love to help and should be encouraged in their gifts to be fully part of worship wherever they find themselves.<\/span> \"\"\"\"\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

I thank the team that came together to make it happen even when travel snags had us working late. The team included John Weit, Jennifer Baker-Trinity, AJ Olson, Omaldo Perez, Lawrence Clark, Becca Ehrlich and myself. I do hope we will get to it again!\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>With gratitude,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Annemarie Cook<\/span>
\nInterim Pastor
\n<\/span>Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Marlton, NJ<\/span><\/p>\n

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