ELCA Youth Gathering

06/01/2026

More intentional. More immersive. More transformational.
is a new kind of Gathering. ✨

05/28/2026

This AAPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the beauty, resilience, and leadership of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities throughout the Church and the world.

The Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) creates space for young people to lead boldly, share authentically, and build relationships across cultures rooted in justice and belonging. The church is stronger when every culture, language, and story is honored. We hope to see you at MYLE! ✨

🔗 to learn more about MYLE, one of our pre-events, visit: https://www.elca.org/gathering-2027/program-pre-event-myle

05/26/2026

Attending the ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering this summer in Indy? Our staff is excited to talk about the shifts in the Gathering and what's in store for 2027! (Who knows... there might even be merch...) 🤩

How do we move from a powerful moment to a lasting movement? Join Justin Wilson and Deacon Beth Hartfiel for “From Moment to Movement: Leading Everyday Faith” to reimagine the ELCA Youth Gathering as a launchpad for lifelong faith. We’ll explore how to build adult leadership teams that embody the Gathering’s values and support youth in living out their faith every day. Learn more at www.elca.org/rmg.

05/19/2026

Dive into Course One of the updated Handbook Series on the Academy. This course will cover the structure of the Gathering, shifts in programming, how to start creating your congregation’s timeline, and more. Over the next few months, we’ll continue to add new courses to the Handbook Series on the Academy. Let’s get started! 🎉

https://theacademy.elca.org/courses/gathering101

05/11/2026

Interested in MYLE & the tAble? 👀

Be sure to register for Thursday's webinar to talk through why we have pre-events, what happens during them, and how to invite your young people to these live-changing ministries. 🎉

https://elcafoundation.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417685181310/WN_Jvog_25dRNyv0oRyEvynzg #/registration

05/03/2026

👀

✨A Special event for Young Adults ✨

Students in college, seminary and beyond are invited to a 90-minute Zoom webinar presented by Naomi Mbise, Rebeca Trevino Amaro and Bliss Tungnung who have started ministries that support women and girls in Tanzania, Cameroon, Mexico and India!

They will share their stories of how they started their ministries , what they learned and how young adults can make a difference in the church and world too!

Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 pm CDT
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4B0ZL12FQgalyTCIXpCrrQ

05/01/2026

Registration for one of our four 2026 Gathering Expeditions opens TODAY! 🎉

We're thrilled to make a stop at Carol Joy Holling Camp, Conference & Retreat Center this fall. Join high schoolers from across the region for connection, diving into scripture, games, and so much more.

🧐 Learn more about Gathering Expeditions: https://www.elca.org/how-we-serve/churches-and-church-leaders/faith-foundations/gathering-expeditions

✏️ Register: https://reg.bravuratechnologies.com/events/47000010/ae8c3cd7-475c-2bb7-92f0-2pqr33701175/open

04/28/2026

New Resource alert 🚨

This printable poster is a great way to promote the Gathering with your congregation and community! Print the 4 pages (in color) on standard printer paper, then assemble as a 17” x 22” poster. Easy peasy. 😉

Download Printable Poster 👇
https://www.elca.org/gathering/gathering-2027/resources

04/20/2026

Get your group together for some pre-Gathering bonding at one of our 2026 Gathering Expeditions! ⚡️

Registration is OPEN for Western States Youth Gathering and Lutheridge Expeditions. Registration for Carol Joy will open verrrrrrrry soon. 👀

https://www.elca.org/how-we-serve/churches-and-church-leaders/faith-foundations/gathering-expeditions

04/17/2026

Thinking of joining us for our two pre-events, MYLE & the tAble? 👀

Register for next month's webinar to talk through why we have pre-events, what happens during them, and how to invite your young people to these live-changing ministries. 🎉

https://elcafoundation.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817685181405/WN_Jvog_25dRNyv0oRyEvynzg