Registration open for 2025 Youth Gathering

Registration is now open for the 2025 Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Youth Gathering.

The Youth Gathering, held every three years, is the largest event organized by the LCMS and brings together thousands of Lutheran youth and adults. The 2025 event will take place July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans. This year’s theme, ENDURE, will focus on the endurance of faith in Christ, grounded in Hebrews 12:1–3.

All LCMS congregations were mailed information about the Gathering and are encouraged to attend the event for the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people. For five days, participants will learn about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity as they spend time together in God’s Word, worship, service and fellowship.

Gathering Operations Manager Becky Kammeier said: “These are exciting days here in the Gathering office as we are preparing for the Gathering. It is amazing to see so many wonderful people coming together … planning, preparing and praying for the Gathering and all the young people who will be with us in New Orleans. … We are looking forward to celebrating together the One who endured for us.”

The Gathering registration fee ($425/person until March 4, 2025, when it will then increase to $475/person) covers all Gathering program and administrative costs, participant items, post-Gathering resources, and secondary insurance for all participants. The registration fee does not include meals or lodging.

Registrants may submit either the full amount or a non-refundable deposit of $150 per person to secure their registration.

Key dates to remember:

Young Adult Volunteer applications close: Dec. 31, 2024

Team Flex Volunteer applications accepted: Jan. 15–April 30, 2025

Gathering registration fee increase ($475): March 4, 2025

Gathering registration closes: May 29, 2025

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering: July 19–23, 2025

Registration remains open online until May 29, 2025, at lcmsgathering.com/registration.

More information about Gathering registration, including the registration book, necessary worksheets and important deadlines is available at lcmsgathering.com.

Along with written resources, monthly Zoom meetings are also available to help prepare congregations that are taking a group to the Gathering.

Posted Dec. 4, 2024