Cobber Spirit in NOLA for Youth Gathering
Jul 19, 2012
Cobber spirit is alive and well in New Orleans this week. Concordia staff and alumni are among the 35,000 participants at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America National Youth Gathering this week in New Orleans. The 2012 gathering theme is "Citizens With the Saints."
Follow the event on Twitter: @elcagathering #cwts12
and Facebook: ELCA Youth Gathering
The Rev. Tom Schlotterback '82, Concordia's director of Vocation and Church Leadership, and admissions representatives Laura Nye and Carisa Hendrickson are staffing the Concordia corner of the ELCA Colleges and Universities Hot Spot in the convention center. The Hot Spots are informal gathering spaces where participants can enjoy refreshments, play games and learn more about ELCA schools.
Heidi Hagstrom '79 has been the Youth Gathering director since 1997 – a role that shows her faithful commitment to Concordia’s mission.
"This generation in particular is a product of the ELCA's deepening understanding of and commitment to the connection between service-learning and faith formation," she said in an ELCA news release.
Musician Peder Eide '90 is a regular Youth Gathering performer. His music had participants on their feet during the opening night concert July 18.
Follow Peder on Twitter: @pedereide
Jake Hanson '11, adventure program director at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria, Minn., is leading about 30 youth and their youth directors from area churches. He's also slated to help with service projects and assist in leading worship.
Grant Vanderford '09, youth director at First Lutheran Church of Detroit Lakes, Minn., is leading a youth gathering trip for the second time.
"It gets kids to think about and understand what their faith means," he says. "It challenges you to take yourself out of the equation … and think about other people."
The gathering runs through July 22.
Apply Now
Virtual Tour
Schedule A Visit
Scholarships
Maps & Directions
Live Broadcasts
Video Hub
Blogs
Photo Galleries
Social MediaSustainability at Concordia
Concordia is committed to advancing environmental sustainability in its operations and curriculum.
See what we are doing.
