© LWF/JELC/A. Michael

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;

break forth into joyous song and sing praises.

Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy

(Psalm 98:4–8)

Welcome to a global journey!

For the first time in the history of the Lutheran World Federation, young people from around the world will share their everyday lives and their local contexts with newly found friends from other parts of the world.

Groups of young people in local congregations and other church settings are in contact with two other groups from other continents.

This is a unique experiment and we will therefore have to move along carefully with one another. Following this booklet—a road map for our six-month journey together— will make the journey easier. If you would like to take a detour, please do so in agreement with the other two groups.