2026 District Youth Day

 
 

2026 District Youth Day

Thrive: Life on the Vine
October 10, 2026
Concordia University, St. Paul | 1282 Concordia Ave., St. Paul

Last year, over 200 adults and youth in grades 6 - 12 from across Minnesota joined together for the District Youth Day.

You’re invited to this year’s event on October 10th!

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Keynote Speaker
Registration
Schedule
Mission Project

Rev. Brandon Metcalf

Rev. Brandon Metcalf currently serves as a pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto, IL and previously served as a DCE in Missouri. He is a contributing author to numerous books and Bible studies for youth ministries, has written and taught extensively on effective parish education and family ministry, and has spoken at youth gatherings and conferences throughout the country, including the past three LCMS Youth Gatherings. He enjoys playing volleyball, board games, trivia, and writing parody songs, but his greatest joys in life come from being a husband and a father.

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Registration

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Cost: $30/person

The registration cost includes a full day of activities, a meal, and a t-shirt! You may pay by credit card or check.

Register by using the QR code OR the button to the right.

Only one registration form per congregation is needed. Please have the following information for each attendee available:

  • First and last name

  • Shirt size

  • Gender

  • Grade

  • Allergies

Register Here!

The deadline to register is September 24

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Schedule

9:45-10:15 am Registration Open
10:15-11:00 am Opening Mass Event
11-11:45 am Group Activities
12:00 pm Lunch/Group Activities
1:00-4:00 pm MS/HS Breakout Sessions
4:00-5:00 pm Closing Mass Event

 
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BreakOut Sessions

Here’s where you'll find details on speakers available during the 1-4 pm breakout sessions. All groups will have an assigned time to participate in the servant event. Participants can select two other sessions to attend. Sessions are designated whether they are geared towards middle, high school, or both! Not all sessions will be available each hour but check back in the future for more sessions and a schedule!

 

 

Mission Project

The New Freedom Store is sponsored by the Minnesota South District. Its mission is to serve the "least of these," namely the homeless, by visiting on a weekly basis; distributing food, water, tents, and sleeping bags; and offering them comfort in Christ.

We are asking your group to bring granola bars, Goldfish crackers, pretzels, potato chips, applesauce in tubes/pouches, peanut butter, cracker packs, or Juicy Juice to be used in this mission field.  

 
 
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