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- Poetry reading at MYLE.
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- A talent showcase at the tAble.
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- Learning steps at the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event.
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- Participants from the tAble get a behind-the-scenes look to familiarize themselves with the space where Mass Gathering for the ELCA Youth Gathering will take place.
The last full day of MYLE and the tAble was brimming with connection, creativity and community spirit.
At the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE), it was “Created to Be” Spirit Day—a celebration of individuality, purpose, and potential. Participants expressed their identities through clothing and accessories reflecting who they are or what they’re passionate about, from motivational T-shirts to cultural attire and hobby gear, embracing uniqueness and collective strengths.
Meanwhile, students from the tAble went on a field trip to the Smoothie King Center. This behind-the-scenes look allowed students to familiarize themselves and become more comfortable in the space where the Mass Gathering for the ELCA Youth Gathering will take place. Experiencing the arena while it was empty helped prepare them for the excitement of being among 16,000+ participants, ensuring they feel comfortable and ready.
Students from both MYLE and the tAble spent time in Community Life together, engaging in holy play on giant inflatables. Witnessing the inclusive and gracious community forming between the two groups was a joy, with smiles and laughter filling the space.
Creativity was celebrated in many ways all day, from community art projects to talent showcases. During craft time at the tAble, students discussed the expansive love of God, sharing their faith in brave and meaningful conversations.
Read the full blog. To see more photos, visit the ELCA Youth Gathering Facebook page.
