This year has challenged all of us — some have adapted to new learning environments, some to new workspaces and others to new methods of worshiping and communicating. Simultaneously, we have an ongoing global health crisis mixed with an economic crisis and a civil rights crisis. As we close the season of Advent and move into the Christmas season and the new year, we hold on to the boundless promise of our God — that God is with us wherever we go.

May you and your loved ones feel the presence of God’s boundless love in your homes and communities in this season and always.

Blessings,

ELCA Youth Gathering staff