Sunday, July 14, was an epic day full of story, rhythm, creativity, laughter, connection and growth at the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and tAble. Participants got to witness the power of being in community in mighty ways, where we fully lived into being created “wHoly” and beautifully ourselves, both individually and in community.
At MYLE, students engaged in worship, sang songs and listened to inspiring speakers. They also co-created an artwork installation, adding mini Lego figures of themselves or as the superheroes, ninjas, wizards or Jedi they imagine themselves to be.
Meanwhile, after morning worship with Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, students at the tAble learned about natural disasters, particularly those in Louisiana. They created disaster relief kits filled with items to help New Orleanians in the days immediately following a natural disaster.
In the afternoon, MYLE participants explored various workshops designed to inspire and empower them. They delved into topics like storytelling, identity, and social justice. One workshop, “Dancing for the Lord with a Biblical Dance Party,” encouraged participants to live out loud and proud through movement and dance, guided by Bible stories.
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