The LCMS Youth Gathering has been held every three years since 1980. This event allows thousands of youth and adults to come together as a community of God’s people to be encouraged in their walk with Jesus Christ while learning about the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity.
The Gathering is more than the five days of the event. The preparation process for the Gathering brings together young people and supportive adults to encourage each other in their baptismal identity, providing the young people with a vision for the vastness of Christ’s Church and equipping them for vocational service as they continue their walk with Jesus.
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July 2024 | Young Adult Volunteer Applications Open
July 21-24, 2024 | National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference
December 31, 2024 | Young Adult Volunteer Applications Close
Early 2025 | Team Flex Applications Open
April 30, 2025 | Team Flex Applications Close
July 19-23, 2025 | 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering
LCMS Youth Gathering Zoom Updates
Adults leading groups to the LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans in 2025 are encouraged to join the Gathering staff on ZOOM on the second Thursday of each month leading up to the Gathering.
The Gathering Update Zoom #5:
Thursday, May 9, at 8 PM—click here to register!
#1: Thursday, January 11, at 8 PM
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#2: Thursday, February 8, at 8 PM
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#3: Thursday, March 14, at 8 PM
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#4: Thursday, April 11, at 8 PM
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Why the Gathering?
Held every 3 years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. Learn more about the Gathering at lcmsgathering.com/about.
District Coordinator, Cindy Hammerstrom| 407.258.5042
District Co-Coordinator, Bethany Nummela-Hanel
Are you planning to take a group to the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering? Consider attending National24, where you will get to visit the city and connect with other leaders. The National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (NATIONAL24) is a standalone youth ministry practitioner conference but also provides a wonderful opportunity to prepare for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering.
Facebook: Facebook is a tool used by Gathering Staff to communicate with youth and adult participants and others interested in supporting the Gathering. Click here to connect.
Adult Leaders are also encouraged to join the LCMS Youth Ministry Facebook Group, where they will be able to communicate with other Adult Leaders and Gathering Staff. Click here to connect.
X, formerly Twitter: X, is used by adult and youth participants. The Gathering will feature the X feed on screens throughout the event. The primary presence for the LCMS Youth Gathering is @lcmsgathering. The official hashtag for the event is #LCMSYG.
Instagram: The official account for the LCMS Youth Gathering is @lcmsgathering. The official hashtag for the event is #LCMSYG.
@orangenationya is the official account for Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs) serving at the Gathering.
TikTok: The official account for the LCMS Youth Gathering is @lcmsgathering.
Snapchat: The official account for the LCMS Youth Gathering is @lcmsnyg.
YouTube: The official account for the LCMS Youth Gathering: LCMSGathering