Morning Worship at the 2027 Youth Gathering: Watch and Prepare

Preparing a group for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering? Watch the recorded morning worship webinar for information from Gathering leadership as you plan with youth and adult leaders.

The ELCA lists “What to Expect in Morning Worship,” presented Oct. 13, 2026, among its Gathering webinar recordings. These sessions offer timely preparation resources, pairing a presentation by Gathering leadership with questions and answers.

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For Lutherans, worship is central to our life together: God gathers us through the gospel, nourishes our faith and sends us to serve our neighbors. Preparing young people for worship is part of helping them recognize their place in the wider church.

Grand Canyon Synod youth ministry leaders, pastors and adult volunteers are encouraged to watch the recording and share it with their leadership teams. Use it to begin a conversation with youth about their hopes, questions and expectations for worshiping alongside other young Lutherans.

Continue preparing with the ELCA’s key dates and upcoming webinars, where leaders can find registration links for future sessions. Live webinars run approximately 45 minutes, with recordings available online afterward.