Author Archives: megganmanlove

God’s LOVE Changes Everything

Posted on July 12, 2018 by megganmanlove

Originally posted on caseykcross:
A reflection from Colter Sprague, 10th grade. Thanks to Hope’s generosity, I was able to attend the 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas. This was my first time to attend a youth gathering. During this…

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God’s HOPE Changes Everything

Posted on July 9, 2018 by megganmanlove

Originally posted on caseykcross:
A reflection from Ben Miller, 10th grade. Hope. What a fascinating concept. Desmond Tutu said, “Hope is being able to see the light despite all the darkness.” Being able to see the light in the dark.…

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7 Encounters at the Youth Gathering

Posted on July 7, 2018 by megganmanlove

Leah Schade’s article in Patheos paints a beautiful portrait of what the ELCA Gathering was this year for people coming from places (such as her home, Kentucky, and my home, Idaho) where ELCA Lutherans are not the majority. My colleague … Continue reading →

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The History of the Youth Gathering

Posted on July 5, 2018 by megganmanlove

Originally posted on Network is a Verb:
The ELCA Youth Gathering has a long history, and an even longer lineage, going back to 1902.  Do you think that the Youth Gathering will be coming to Minneapolis in 2021 for the…

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Gathering Roundup

Posted on July 3, 2018 by megganmanlove

Originally posted on caseykcross:
Just over two years ago, I presented the dream of Hope sending youth to not one, but two youth gatherings – the 2017 Western States Youth Gathering with the theme of DREAM BIG and the 2018…

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Jesus Changes Everything

Posted on July 1, 2018 by megganmanlove

Checked out of our hotel Took our last trip on the Metro Worshiped at NRG: heard Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton preach and communed with over 30,000 friends Boarded the bus and started the journey home Stopped for dinner and a … Continue reading →

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God’s Hope Changes Everything

Posted on June 30, 2018 by megganmanlove

Brunch at Harry’s A trip to Hermann Park and the zoo gift shop The Interaction Center Another amazing night in the stadium

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God’s Grace Changes Everything

Posted on June 30, 2018 by megganmanlove

This morning we all had to be up earlier for our service project, but we did have a late start because it was so early all of us slept through our alarms and a lot of us were leaving with … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Changes Everything

Posted on June 28, 2018 by megganmanlove

June 28th 2018 We all woke up in the Whitewall Hotel, where our denomination booked out for our trip. We were required to meet in the lobby before we started our day. Once we met, we all chatted with our … Continue reading →

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God’s Call Changes Everything

Posted on June 27, 2018 by megganmanlove

A long drive across Texas.   Made it to our hotel in Houston   Opening Night (including keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson)  

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