Youth Gatherings
LCMS Youth Gathering
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 19-23, 2025
More details can be found on the Gathering website.
Are you leading a group from a Nebraska District congregation? Connect with Candi Menze to stay in the loop about the District event at the Gathering and other news. Contact her at [email protected].
You are invited to join other groups from the Nebraska District!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
$50 per person (if paid before Feb. 15)
Nebraska District event registration form HERE
⇒NEW! T-shirt order form HERE
Middle School Youth Gathering
Younes Conference Center South, Kearney
November 8-9, 2025
For more information about our future Middle School Youth Gatherings for 6-8th grade students, visit our MSYG FACEBOOK PAGE.
District Youth Gathering–Kearney
Kearney, Nebraska
November 20-22, 2026
The District Youth Gathering–Kearney is a high school gathering held every three years for students entering grades 9 – 12. Stay in the loop about the Gathering by following our Facebook page.
Youth Ministry Resources
Consider using the group function in CPH Faith Courses locally. There are leaders guides, participant guides, and video driven content.
Download Youth Ministry has lots of resources and activities for your group.
For more resources, consider joining the mailing list for our Sharing His Heart newsletter. An issue is sent around the first day of each month from September through May each year. Content is connected to youth, children’s and family ministry. To join the mailing list, add your email by clicking on this link.
We look forward to the yearly Middle School Youth Gatherings, the District High School Gathering in November of 2023, and the LCMS National Youth Gathering in 2025!
Contact the Education & Youth Office
1-402-643-2961, 1010
Email Bob Ziegler: [email protected]
Email Candi Menze: [email protected]
Bob Ziegler, Education and Youth Ministries
Consults with congregations and commissioned ministers regarding the call proces and ministry opportunities. He is also available to resource congregations in the area of youth ministry.
Candi Menze, Assistant for Education and Youth
Helps with call documents and forms for teachers and DCEs. She is a vital part of coordinating Middle and High School Youth Gatherings, and the District Convention.