New Orleans ELCA Gathering 2009

ELCA was so much fun! It was a great learning experience and it was incredible to share it with so many other Lutherans my age. I now know that I am definitely not alone in my faith and it was amazing to be surrounded by so many people who believe as I do. I loved reading to the kids and helping second grader, Ariel write her very own "Important Book". New Orleans has opened my eyes. Though the devastation of Hurricane Katrina has deeply affected the people, they are still able to have faith in their community and fill the streets with Jazz music.

Kelsey McDonell