NALC Continental Youth Gathering 2026

July 5-12, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia
for youth ages 12-18

(must be age 12 – 18 as of June 1, 2026)

Join us for an exciting journey of faith and fellowship at the North American Lutheran Church’s Continental Youth Gathering (CYG), hosted at St. John Lutheran Church in Roanoke, Virginia, from July 7–10, 2026.

Our group will travel before and after the event, making the full trip July 5–12, 2026.

NALC youth will rally around the powerful theme “Rejoice,” living with a joy that lasts. Joy isn’t just a happy feeling; it’s something God has given us so that we can face life with hope, no matter what’s going on around us. The mission of the CYG is to provide opportunities for Lutheran youth to not only grow in their faith, but to be encouraged by connecting with other believers throughout North America.

The CYG isn’t merely an event, but a milestone in nurturing a robust community of believers across North America. It is a space where youth can dive deeper into scripture, engage in earnest conversation with peers and leaders, and encounter God in a fresh, transformative way. Over four days, attendees will join together in:

• corporate worship
• scripture study
• large and small group sessions
• fun and games
• and mission events that reach out to the broader community

Find more information about the speakers and the gathering at: https://cyg.thenalc.org/.

The cost to attend the event is $275, which includes travel, hotels/lodging, program costs, supplies, t-shirts, missions, and more. Most lunches and dinners will be provided, but meals on the road will need to be purchased separately.

Registration spots are limited, so sign up today!

As you pay, Mark Lynn will enter you into the NALC database. Once our StJLC team fills up, you will receive final registration information from the NALC. You MUST fill out this form (button below) and make payment to finalize your registration.

Interested in being a Young Adult Lutheran Leader (YALL)?

YALLs are Young Adult Lutheran Leader volunteers (19-24ish, and out of high school for 1 year) who are eager to serve in a variety of ways at the CYG. This includes welcoming, organizing, running events, Bible study leading, event setting up and tearing down, taking care of details, etc.

This program is designed to offer meaningful tasks that will develop your leadership experience, as well as to aid the planning committee in carrying out a successful gathering. Volunteers may be assigned to different program teams, and we attempt to place individuals in areas where they are using their strengths or developing skills of interest. However, sometimes there are tasks that aren’t anyone’s first choice, and YALLs who volunteer should be willing to help out when necessary.

YALLs will be required to have up to five Zoom training sessions, and to also arrive early on Thursday July 2nd to begin on-site training. And if possible, stay for clean up a day or two after.

Accommodations for the YALLs will be in a separate location from the Home Teams and is provided free of charge for the training and the gathering itself.

Note: YALLs will be chosen by the CYG team through an application process.