Missouri District Youth Gathering 2027
April 16–18, 2027
Cross Pointe Retreat Center, Rocky Mount, MO
Junior and Senior High Youth
Registration will open in early 2027
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.
2027 Presenter
Rev. Brandon Metcalf
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.
Schedule
The schedule for this year is not yet available. For your reference, here is last year’s schedule:
Download Schedule (PDF)
Registration
Cost is $120 per individual, and includes meals and programming. Housing is not included as there are a variety of options and prices to choose from.
Lodging
Download Cross Pointe Retreat Center Map (PDF)
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.
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. Participants with food sensitivities are welcome to bring coolers and any additional food items they may need.
Event Menu
The 2027 menu is not yet available. For reference, here was the 2026 menu:
Saturday Breakfast: French toast, hashbrowns, and bacon
Saturday Lunch: Chicken tenders, French fries, and corn
Saturday Dinner: Taco bar
Sunday Breakfast: Sausage, cinnamon rolls, and scrambled eggs
Packing List
The packing list for this year is not yet available. For your reference, here is last year’s packing list:
Download Packing List (PDF)
Medical Forms
Each church is responsible for its own medical and permission forms for all participants. Please ensure that adult leaders have medical forms on hand for emergencies.
For more information, contact:
Dan Kreienkamp
Director of Family Life & Youth
dan.kreienkamp@mo.lcms.org
314-590-6200
Sue Thompson
Events Assistant & Receptionist
sue.thompson@mo.lcms.org
314-590-6217