36,000 LUTHERAN YOUTH
COME TO NEW ORLEANS



JULY 22-26, 2009




Over 36,000 Lutheran high school youth and their adult sponsors came to New Orleans July 22-26 for the National Youth Gathering of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).


The gathering theme was based on several verses from the Bible:

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death — even death on a cross.



And what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?




SERVANTS BY THE THOUSANDS



Each day, some 12,000 youth went out into the greater New Orleans area to engage the community through servant and learning projects. Think of what an impact this mass serving made!

Through these many acts of serving and caring, these youth embodied the mission identity of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: God's Work. Our Hands.




A CHURCH FOR YOU



Want to be a part
of a church like this?



Does a church like this -- a church committed to service and justice -- sound exciting to you?

Do you want to be a part of a church that makes a difference in the world?

If your answer is, "Yes" ... or even "Maybe" ... or if you're intrigued and want to find out more ... then you've found the site.

Here you will find maps and directions to local Lutheran churches, as well as links to local churches' websites. You'll also find links to more information about the Lutheran church and what we believe.

The interactive map below identifies the location of ELCA churches in the greater New Orleans area. (To find ELCA churches in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, or Lake Charles, click here.)

Simply click on one of placecard pins on the map for more information. Or find the church in your area from the list on the right of this page.

We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you!



INTERACTIVE MAP
LUTHERAN CHURCHES GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA





View New Orleans Area ELCA Churches in a larger map