Hi all, it's Ryan:) Thank you for coming to this page. If you're reading this, you have likely helped shape me into the Ryan of today! Whether you are family, friend, former coworker, old neighbor, or anyone else I've had the pleasure to know - thank you for the role you've held in my life.

Your role has helped me find myself where I am today, which I am very excited to announce is accepting a call to serve in the ELCA’s Young Adults of Global Mission (YAGM) Program. From September 2022 through July 2023, I will be one of many young adults serving on behalf of the ELCA in 4 different country programs. I have been called to serve in the United Kingdom partnering with Time for God! Woah!

As of now, I am unsure where exactly I’ll be or what I’ll be doing, but I would love to share more about YAGM. One of the main principles of YAGM is accompaniment - walking alongside global companions in a manner that practices mutuality, interdependence, and solidarity. As YAGMs, our mission is do less “doing” and more “being” – learning and growing together with the community we are placed in. I am excited to find myself in vulnerable situations, creating meaningful and impactful relationships, and ultimately growing in my faith while finding out a little bit about myself:)

As part of accepting this call, I am asked to raise at least $5,000 dollars. I would great appreciate any help you are able to give. Through your donation, you join me on this journey as I walk in partnership with our global companions. Every donation counts!

Throughout this year, I plan on posting updates on some kind of blog – but this isn’t up yet! I’ll continue to update you all with information on how to subscribe to that blog and when I know where I’ll be serving.

Thank you all so much:)

Ryan

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This is set up to receive donations from individuals only. If you are giving on behalf of a congregation or other organization, please visit ELCA.org/YAGMgive or get in touch with me for information on how to give via check.