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Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) 2009

The 2009 ELCA Multicultural Youth Leadership Event in New Orleans, La. featured music, worship and life lessons for ELCA youth of diverse ethnic backgrounds. News release: ELCA Youth of Color Discuss Racism, Celebrate Diversity at MYLE
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  • Apu Seyenkulo, Chicago, performs an interpretive dance at the 2009 Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) in New Orleans, La. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    Apu Seyenkulo, Chicago, performs an interpretive dance at the 2009 Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) in New Orleans, La. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • A member of Alaska Native Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska, receives communion from the Multicultural Advisory Committee Chair Lorenzo Cyril Johnon during worship Sunday event at the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    A member of Alaska Native Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska, receives communion from the Multicultural Advisory Committee Chair Lorenzo Cyril Johnon during worship Sunday event at the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • A teen pounds out a rhythm on the back of a chair during worship at the 2009 MYLE in New Orleans, La. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    A teen pounds out a rhythm on the back of a chair during worship at the 2009 MYLE in New Orleans, La. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • Two MYLE participants applaud a speaker during the "What's Color Got to Do with It?" learning session of the event. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    Two MYLE participants applaud a speaker during the "What's Color Got to Do with It?" learning session of the event. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • Jennie Lightfoot sings a Native American song during worship at the 2009 MYLE. Lightfoot serves in Native American ministry at "One in the Spirit," an emerging church in St. Paul. She will be ordained by the ELCA on Aug. 13. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    Jennie Lightfoot sings a Native American song during worship at the 2009 MYLE. Lightfoot serves in Native American ministry at "One in the Spirit," an emerging church in St. Paul. She will be ordained by the ELCA on Aug. 13. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • A teen sports gathering T-shirt after landing at the Louis Armstrong International Airport, New Orleans, La. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    A teen sports gathering T-shirt after landing at the Louis Armstrong International Airport, New Orleans, La. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • MYLE Participants look on during worship. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    MYLE Participants look on during worship. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • A member of the MYLE house band strums a tune. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    A member of the MYLE house band strums a tune. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • Teens dance around the baptismal font during worship Tuesday night at the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    Teens dance around the baptismal font during worship Tuesday night at the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • A teenager strikes the triangle as part of a drum circle during Tuesday night worship. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    A teenager strikes the triangle as part of a drum circle during Tuesday night worship. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • The Rev. Gabi Aelabouni, Elmhurst, Ill., leads worship Tuesday evening at the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    The Rev. Gabi Aelabouni, Elmhurst, Ill., leads worship Tuesday evening at the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • Luke Topkak, Alaska Native Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska, plays the drum and sings during Tuesday night worship at the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    Luke Topkak, Alaska Native Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska, plays the drum and sings during Tuesday night worship at the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • K.C. "Maestro" Fraiser, Chicago, plays the violin with the MYLE house band during worship Sunday evening. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    K.C. "Maestro" Fraiser, Chicago, plays the violin with the MYLE house band during worship Sunday evening. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • A member of the MYLE house band leads a drum circle. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    A member of the MYLE house band leads a drum circle. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • MYLE participants learn the "polar bear" dance from members of Alaska Native Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    MYLE participants learn the "polar bear" dance from members of Alaska Native Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • Apu Seyenkulo, Chicago poses near the end of an interpretive dance at the 2009 MYLE in New Orleans, La. as Mason and the Rev. Linda Norman, Chicago, who served as chaplains for the event, look on. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    Apu Seyenkulo, Chicago poses near the end of an interpretive dance at the 2009 MYLE in New Orleans, La. as Mason and the Rev. Linda Norman, Chicago, who served as chaplains for the event, look on. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

  • Luke Topkak, Alaska Native Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska, teaches the "polar bear" dance at Tuesday night worship during the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

    Luke Topkak, Alaska Native Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska, teaches the "polar bear" dance at Tuesday night worship during the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)

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    Apu Seyenkulo, Chicago, performs an interpretive dance at the 2009 Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) in New Orleans, La. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)
    A member of Alaska Native Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska, receives communion from the Multicultural Advisory Committee Chair Lorenzo Cyril Johnon during worship Sunday event at the 2009 MYLE. (Carrie Draeger, 2009)