YOUTH
The 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering
July 19-23, 2025 – New Orleans, Louisiana
- 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 identity.
- While at the gathering, we worship, serve, grow, play, and celebrate our love for Jesus Christ.
- The LCMS Youth Gathering only takes place once every 3 years, so don’t miss it!
- Anyone entering 8th-12th grade in August of 2024 will be eligible.
- The approximate cost of the trip is $1250, which includes all transportation and lodging, food, and the gathering registration fees.
- We’ll be doing a single, large fundraiser, which in the past, has helped to raise nearly $300-$400 per participant. That amount will vary based on the number of people that attend.
- A half-hour long information meeting will be taking place on Sunday, Sept. 8th in the youth room. There will be one meeting starting at 9:30am and another starting at 10:30am.
- More information can be found at the gathering website or by contacting Scott Guenther
- Sign up is open now through October 1
Youth Growing in Faith
- Get-togethers The middle school students gather at Messiah, usually a couple times a month.
- Nebraska District Middle School Youth Gathering We are part of the Nebraska District Gatherings that happen each year.
- Get-togethers: Our high school youth gather weekly at Messiah for Bible Study and activities.
- Nebraska District High School Youth Gathering: We are part of the Nebraska District Gatherings that happen each year, usually in November.
- Our Confirmation program is designed to be relational and relevant for students and their parents.
- Confirmation is a three-year program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
- Our students meet here at Messiah on Wednesday nights during the school year.
- During our time together we spend time as a large group for the main topic, then break up into small groups (7th & 8th grade) or with the student’s parent (6th grade) to discuss the lessons we worked on.
- Small group breakouts are also a great time to share what’s happening in our lives with each other.
EVENTS at MESSIAH
Explore a range of events hosted by our ministries by clicking the link below! Whether you’re interested in community outreach, spiritual growth, or social gatherings, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get involved!