2019 Young Adult Exchange
The Grand Canyon Synod & L’Eglise Lutherienne du Senegal
January 10-21, 2019 and July 2019
Why?
To grow the relationship between the Grand Canyon Synod (GCS)
and the L’Eglise Lutherienne du Senegal (ELS), our companion church in West Africa!.
We are committed to walking alongside each other as siblings in faith.
What?
The Grand Canyon Synod will host 5 young adults from Senegal January 10-21.
We will share about our culture, our church, our community and our faith.
Then in July, 5 young adults from the GCS will visit the ELS in Senegal
and be immerses in culture, the church, communities, and faith.
Who?
Young Adults in our synod ages 18-35 who have a desire to deepen faith,
learn about the Senegalese culture, and grow in understanding of the global church relationship.
When?
Young Adults from Senegal will be in the U.S. in January 10-21
and the young adults from American will go to Senegal in July
(dates to be determined based on airfare prices).
Cost?
The trip is expected to cost $2000 per person.
The Synod will provide $500 towards airfare for each participant.
Host families/communities will provide housing, most meals, and local transportation.
Interested?
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity,
hosting/or going please contact Pastor Karn S. Carroll (pastorkarn@oslconline.org )
or Julie Gerrish (julie.gerrish@gmail.com).
The Grand Canyon Synod & L’Eglise Lutherienne du Senegal
January 10-21, 2019 and July 2019
Why?
To grow the relationship between the Grand Canyon Synod (GCS)
and the L’Eglise Lutherienne du Senegal (ELS), our companion church in West Africa!.
We are committed to walking alongside each other as siblings in faith.
What?
The Grand Canyon Synod will host 5 young adults from Senegal January 10-21.
We will share about our culture, our church, our community and our faith.
Then in July, 5 young adults from the GCS will visit the ELS in Senegal
and be immerses in culture, the church, communities, and faith.
Who?
Young Adults in our synod ages 18-35 who have a desire to deepen faith,
learn about the Senegalese culture, and grow in understanding of the global church relationship.
When?
Young Adults from Senegal will be in the U.S. in January 10-21
and the young adults from American will go to Senegal in July
(dates to be determined based on airfare prices).
Cost?
The trip is expected to cost $2000 per person.
The Synod will provide $500 towards airfare for each participant.
Host families/communities will provide housing, most meals, and local transportation.
Interested?
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity,
hosting/or going please contact Pastor Karn S. Carroll (pastorkarn@oslconline.org )
or Julie Gerrish (julie.gerrish@gmail.com).
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The Global Engagement Team of the Grand Canyon Synod exists to encourage and foster increased involvement by our congregations in ways that connect us globally. This team collects information about what congregations in this synod are doing in these areas; makes resources available to congregation seeking to engage globally in new ways; seeks to identify champions for these areas in each congregation; and strives to strengthen our companion synod relationship in Senegal.
SenegalThe Lutheran Church of Senegal is the companion partner for the Grand Canyon Synod. Missionary Pastor Kristin Engstrom and 6 Young Adults in Global Mission
serve in Dakar and surrounding areas. |
World HungerELCA World Hunger has resources
and opportunities to engage globally and combat poverty. |
Local CongregationsLocal ELCA congregations in Arizona and Nevada are doing great things. Find out how others are connecting globally.
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