Welcome to New Orleans!

New Orleans, LA will serve as the host city for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering. Learn more about #LCMSYG at www.lcmsgathering.com. New Orleans is a terrific host city because of its southern hospitality, world-class facilities, convenient hotels and fantastic food!
The Crescent City has a long tradition of hosting Youth Gatherings being home to four LCMS Youth Gatherings: in 1992, A Time for Joy, in 2001, Higher Ground, in 2010, We Believe, and in 2016, In Christ Alone.
At the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering, participants will have the opportunity to connect with thousands of other Lutheran youth and adults, be encouraged in their life of faith and serve one another and the city of New Orleans.