2027 ELCA Youth Gathering
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 28 - July 2, 2027
Cross Roads is heading to the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, and we’re inviting youth from across New Jersey to join us for an unforgettable week of worship, service, faith, and community.
One Community, One Journey
The ELCA Youth Gathering brings together thousands of high school youth and adult leaders from across the country for a powerful experience centered around worship, service, learning, and community. Whether your church already attends the Gathering or your congregation is too small to form a group on its own, you are invited to be part of the Cross Roads community.
Together, we’ll travel, learn, worship, serve, and grow in faith alongside Lutherans from across the country while building lasting friendships right here in New Jersey.
Your Gathering Journey Starts Here
What Is the ELCA Youth Gathering?
Held every three years, the ELCA Youth Gathering is a nationwide event of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that brings together thousands of youth and adult leaders for:
- Large-scale worship experiences
- Interactive learning sessions
- Service opportunities throughout the host city
- Community building and fellowship
- Faith formation and leadership development
The 2027 theme is “Imagine More,” inspired by Ephesians 3:20:
“To God — whose power now at work in us can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine.”
Who Can Join?
This opportunity is especially designed for:
- Youth whose congregations do not already attend the Gathering
- Smaller churches looking to partner with another group
- Individuals hoping to attend but needing a group to travel with
- Adult leaders interested in supporting youth during the trip
Interested? Let Us Know!
Registration opens October 21, 2026