All 9th-12th students are invited to the Synod’s annual Senior High Youth Gathering. It will be held April 4-5, 2025 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. Lodging will be at Redwood Lodge. This event is coordinated and planned by the SW MN Synod Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO).

The theme this year is “Strengthened by Faith” based on Isaiah 41:10.

Click here to view and download the Gathering Packet.

REGISTRATION : Online registration closes March 4th @ 6:00pm.
Click here to register!

COST : $65 per person (payment due with your registration). Cost will increase to $80 per person after February 28th. Cost includes programming, a gathering t-shirt, snacks, and Saturday lunch.

GROUPS : Groups must register with one adult (21 yrs. or older – for liability reasons) for every 7 youth.
If HS students wish to attend, but their church is not attending and/or they do not have an adult to attend with them– please contact the LYO Coordinator, Pastor Seyward.

HOTEL ROOMS : The hotel block of rooms at Redwood Lodge will be held through March 4th.
After registering online, you will receive an email confirmation from the synod with a hotel form to download. Please fill this form out right away and email Carmen to reserve your hotel rooms.
Hotel contact: Carmen Bengston with Redwood Lodge; [email protected] or (507) 644-5700.
Persons from different churches may be housed together. Please contact Pastor Seyward with questions.

SCHEDULE: The gathering will begin with check-in on Friday @ 4:30-6:30, and will end on Saturday @ 5:00pm. Please download the gathering packet for the full schedule.

Questions regarding the event?
Gathering Manager:
Chloe Halvorson
[email protected]
(320) 220-1364

Questions regarding registration?
Registrar:
Amy Swanson
[email protected]
(320) 287-1867

Other questions?
LYO Coordinator:
Pastor Seyward Ask
[email protected]
(678) 427-7612