Together. As followers of Jesus, it’s important to gather around God’s Word, love all people, serve those in our lives, and encourage our fellow followers to walk in God’s grace and light. All of that is better together. All of that is easier together. God designed us to be together. So let’s get together at the Jr. High Youth Gathering and celebrate God’s grace and mercy together!
When & Where
Frankenmuth
August 12 - August 14
FrankenmuthFrankenmuth, MI,
Presenters
Keynote Speaker
Rev. Tyler Cronkright
Rev. Tyler Cronkright lives in Mt. Clemens with his wife Brandi and serves as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship at St. John, Rochester. He previously served for nearly 11 years at Family of God, Detroit. As a complement to teaching, preaching, and writing, he also co-hosts the Suffering Servants podcast. In his down time, he loves cycling, reading and learning, traveling up north, and cheering for the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, and Michigan Wolverines.
Registration
Enrollment for your church group will open April 1, 2025. The deadline to enroll your church group will be June 1, 2025.
Note: Once your group is enrolled you will have access to your church’s unique enrollment link to share with attendees from your church so they can complete their individual enrollment by June 14, 2025. Please have them follow the Attendee How to Register Guide found in the Media Kit Section (available April 1)!
Program fee per person: $100 (includes t-shirt)
Cost per room at Bavarian Inn Lodge: $150 * per night (tax exempt) *4 people to a room
All payments will be due in full by July 1, 2025.
Final substitutions will be due July 15, 2025.
Media Kit
Together Logo – png file
Announcement Slide for Powerpoints/Screen Projection – Standard Size (4:3)
Announcement Slide for Powerpoints/Screen Projection – Wide Screen (16:9)
Promo Video – Youtube
Additional Information
Housing Information
Participants will be staying at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. Please note: there is a program fee and a housing fee based on the number of rooms reserved. Rooms will be $150 per room per night ($161 if not tax-exempt).
Participants
A youth participant is any current 5th–8th grade student (those entering grades 6–9 in fall of 2025). All participants must register through an LCMS church.
Adult leaders must be age 21 or older and affiliated with an LCMS congregation. Pastoral verification is required of all adult leaders.
There is no minimum or maximum for the size of a church’s group, though it is suggested that there be one adult leader for every 6 youth. If a group is to have both male and female youth participants, there must also be at least one male and one female adult leader who will remain with the group for the entire gathering.
Sponsors
Michigan District, LCMS