The Missouri District has a long history sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with students through District Youth Gatherings. Over the years our gatherings have taken place at different times, in different places, and with different audiences. One thing that has remained the same is the love the Missouri District has for our youth and all of the church workers and volunteers who share God’s love with them.
Our goal is to partner with our Missouri churches – whether led by volunteer, DCE, teacher, or pastor – to create an experience that will help youth grow in faith, fellowship, and community in Jesus Christ.
Here’s what you can expect from our Combined Missouri District Youth Gatherings:
Time together. Our main sessions will bring all ages of youth and adults together to grow in our faith together as we sing, learn, and experience surrounding a theme rooted in scripture.
Experience & Learn with Peers. We recognize that Jr. and Sr. High youth have vastly different needs, and our team intentionally works together to provide separate experiences with their peers.
Senior high school youth have the opportunity to attend topical breakout sessions led by talented and passionate leaders. Past topics have been on vocation/church worker careers, anxiety, relationships, youth leadership, and even some time with comfort dogs!
Junior high school youth have a variety of activities including service projects, scavenger hunt, and games that encourage fellowship together.
Schedule. Still to follow.
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.
Food. Cross Pointe Retreat center provides our meals, and they work to have as many options as possible. In addition to the regular meal offerings (entrée, side, fruit/vegetable) there is a salad bar at lunch and dinner if the meal does not meet dietary needs for an individual. Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee entrees and sides that are gluten/dairy/nut free. In the case of strict dietary needs the individual may need to supply their own food, and we can work with the camp to provide necessary refrigeration/storage.
Medical forms. Each individual church is responsible for their own medical and permission forms for this event. Please make sure that primary adult leaders have medical forms on hand in case of an emergency.
Let us take care of the programming while you build relationships rooted in Christ with your youth!
About 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 be encouraged in their walk with Jesus Christ and learn 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. The Gathering provides young people a vision for the vastness of Christ’s Church and equips them for vocational service as they continue their walk with Jesus.
To learn more about this year's Gathering, visit: https://www.lcmsgathering.com/
Adult Leaders
If you are serving as an adult leader for the 2025 Gathering, there are a few things already underway to help your journey to New Orleans!
Zoom Meetings
There are adult leader Zoom meetings that take place on the second Thursday of each month. Go to www.lcmsgathering.com and click on the link at the bottom right of the page that says "Subscribe for Gathering Updates". From here, you will receive invitations to join the monthly Zoom meetings from these updates.
Join our Facebook Page "Missouri District 2025 NYG Adult Leaders". It's a great way to stay connected, plus sign up links will be shared through this page.
