Middle School Youth Gathering: Choose Your Own Faith Adventure!

Middle schoolers, get ready for a weekend of faith, friends and FUN! Youth from the Southwest California and Pacifica Synods are invited to come together November 6–8 at Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove for the 2026 Middle School Youth Gathering.

For young people—especially those who may be part of a small youth group at their home congregation—gatherings like this are an opportunity to discover that they are part of a much bigger church community. The weekend will be filled with worship, faith conversations, games, music, new friendships and plenty of Great Wolf Lodge water park fun!

The gathering is open to youth in grades 6–9, with a special leadership track for youth in grades 10–12.

November 6–8, 2026

Great Wolf Lodge • Garden Grove, CA

Early registration: $175/person through September 15

Come meet other young people from across our synods, grow in faith, make some memories—and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

Register early and join us for the adventure!