Youth event gathers speed

Online registration for the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering, which opened in October, reached 28,214 at presstime. Registration for the July 18-22 gathering in New Orleans closes May 26.

Teenagers going into ninth through 12th grades or who have just graduated (by event time) may register as part of a congregational group.

In addition to mass gatherings in the Superdome, community life activities and community-based justice projects, participants will engage in interactive learning called "Practice Peacemaking."

Leadership events for both definitely abled and multicultural youth are July 16-18.