Missouri District Youth Gathering 2026

April 17–19, 2026
Cross Pointe Retreat Center, Rocky Mount, MO
Junior and Senior High Youth

What is it?
Our main sessions bring all ages of youth and adults together to grow in our faith as we sing, learn, and experience a theme rooted in scripture.

Experience and Learn with Peers
We recognize that junior and senior high youth have vastly different needs, and our team works intentionally to create separate experiences that speak to each group. Senior High Youth: Participants have the opportunity to attend topical breakout sessions led by talented and passionate leaders. Topics can vary, but past discussions have included subjects like vocation, church worker careers, anxiety, relationships, youth leadership, and even time with comfort dogs. Junior High Youth: Junior high participants engage in a variety of activities, including service projects, scavenger hunts, and games that promote fellowship and help them build lasting friendships.

Sample Schedule
A sample schedule of events will be posted closer to each gathering. Stay tuned for more details as the event date approaches. Check out the sample schedule from the April 2025 event.

Registration
2025 registration cost: $120 per individual. Registration deadlines may vary annually, so please check back for updated information on registration dates for future events.

Lodging
Cross Pointe Retreat center has multiple options for lodging including hotel rooms with a 2-5 person capacity, motel rooms with a 2-4 person capacity, and a more economical dorm housing option. The 2025 costs were as follows: Hotel Room ($150 each, houses 2-5 individuals), Motel Room ($120 each, houses 2-4 individuals), Dorm Room ($30 per individual).

Food
Cross Pointe Retreat Center provides all meals, with an effort to accommodate a variety of dietary needs. In addition to regular meals, a salad bar is available at lunch and dinner. However, we cannot guarantee that entrees and sides will be free from gluten, dairy, or nuts. If there are strict dietary requirements, participants may need to bring their own food, and we can work with the retreat center to ensure proper refrigeration/storage.

Medical Forms
Each church is responsible for their own medical and permission forms for all participants. Please ensure that adult leaders have medical forms on hand for emergencies.

Featured Guests: Remedy Drive

A powerful force in Christian music, Remedy Drive brings high-energy performances and a mission-driven message. As LCMS Youth Gathering veterans (2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2022), they are passionate about combating human trafficking through their music and outreach.

Their trilogy of albums focused on anti-trafficking efforts has helped: Rescue 2,800+ survivors, lead to the arrest of 1,700+ traffickers, and fund rehabilitation through merch sourced from survivor-centered organizations

Experience their passion and purpose as they lead us in worship throughout the weekend!