ALL TENNESSEE 2021

SAVE THE DATE: November 13-14, 2021

Location: TBA

an IN-PERSON gathering of all youth (6th-12th grade) of the Southeastern Synod,

especially those from Tennessee

In-Person Gala Changed to Virtual Only
Following CDC recommendations and Southeastern Synod guidelines, and in order to protect the least of these, the Guatemala Gala will return to an all-virtual event for 2021. That’s right, there will be no in-person Gala this year. Yes, we’re sad, but…

Don’t Miss It!!
The Virtual Guatemala Gala 2021 will be AMAZING!
A virtual experience, focused on Dreams of our Daughters.
The Virtual Gala will go LIVE on Saturday, September 11^th at 7:00 pm
We will hear from the young women at MILAGRO, parents and grandparents from communities across Guatemala, in addition to parents and grandparents across the Southeastern Synod. Bishop Kevin Strickland will share his hopes and dreams for the children of the world, as will Pastor Karen Castillo, president of ILAG.

Make It Memorable!
To make the Virtual Guatemala Gala 2021 a memorable evening, here are some ideas and resources to support you, your family, or your small group:

Create authentic Guatemalan appetizers – Click here for video and recipes
Bake Guatemala Sweet Breads at home – Click here for video and recipes
Participate in some Guatemala Games and Activities – Coming Soon!

But I already registered for the in-person Gala
Thank you for registering in advance. You will be contacted individually regarding your reservation and payment.

Questions?
Contact: sesynodguatemala@gmail.com or Nancy.o.friedrich@gmail.com

Head to the 2021 Milagro Gala page

ALL TENNESSEE 2020 - November 14

For all youth in 6th through 12th grades

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN A HYBRID FORMAT!!!

MORNING SESSION: on your own, in your household, or with your youth group (if you are gathering in-person, physically distanced, of course). Suggested start time is 10:00am EST / 9:00am CST.

AFTERNOON SESSION: we gather via ZOOM at 3:00-4:30pm EST / 2:00-3:30pm CST

CONCERT WITH RACHEL KURTZ: after our afternoon session, Rachel Kurtz will join in our ZOOM call to lead a concert!!!

So cool! So excited!

PLUS, we get to reveal the theme that SESLYO developed for our 2020-2021 youth events for the synod...Accept. Embrace. Spread Grace.

Cost? FREE, since this event is a hybrid event, with part in-person / part-online

Who Can Come? This gathering is for 6th-12th graders from congregations in the WHOLE SOUTHEASTERN SYNOD,

but especially for the Lutherans and friends of TENNESSEE. ALL are welcome.

This year, we are taking registrations on an INDIVIDUAL BASIS, NOT through a congregational registration.

To see information from prior years, scroll down...

ALL TENNESSEE 2019 - November 9-10

Check out the pictures from 2019 All TN HERE

All TN 2019 took place at Trinity LC, Tullahoma, TN

ALL TENNESSEE 2018

122 youth and adults met November 10 & 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hixson, Tennessee for All Tennessee. During the event youth from across Tennessee gathered to learn more about the "GODISNOWHERE" theme by participating in different activities throughout Saturday afternoon. Youth looked at where God was through an interactive Stations of the Cross activity, they also got to ask Pastor Ed Myers and Pastor Katherine Museus any question they wanted to ask, they learned about how we can be God's hands in the midst of disasters through the work of Lutheran Disaster Relief and put together hygiene kits for Lutheran World Relief. To finish out their service that day they moved mulch on to the church's playground. Worship started with a group of youth from Christ Kiswahili Lutheran Mission leading in song and during the confession participants were invited to take a piece of string to represent their confession and tie it on nails that formed "GODISNOWHERE" - a powerful way to see that God comes to us in the midst of our brokenness and as we communed together we saw God come once again in the body and blood of Christ. Special thanks to the volunteers of Trinity Lutheran Church for their hospitality and meals, as well as the ALL Tennessee planning team for their hard work putting it all together.