Youth and Young Adults
A new Youth Ministry Guild, comprised of SEPA pastors, deacons and lay people work together to provide opportunities for spiritual growth and help equip congregations to strengthen their ministry with and for youth. The mission is to share the word of God’s saving grace to all youth and deepen their walk of discipleship.
Contact Information
Please reach out via youthministry@sepa.org for questions or more information.
ELCA NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING 2027
June 27-28, 2027
PRE-EVENTS
Multicultural Youth Leadership Event + the tAble
June 28 - July 2, 2027
THE MAIN EVENT
ELCA Youth Gathering + Young Adult Gathering
The 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering is more than an event — it’s a movement where young people and leaders come alive in faith, grow in hope and move with purpose. This is where the church comes to life.
Stay up-to-date with ELCA Youth Gathering news and deadlines by subscribing to the Gathering newsletter.
Region 7 Gathering Facebook Page
Get connected to others in our region who plan to attend the Gathering.
SEPA's Regional Representative for The National Youth Gathering is Pastor Cassie Hartnett. Congregational representatives can email her with questions.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
More information and registration
GATHER PHILLY+
Gather is a ministry of the ELCA for Young Adults, led by young adults in collaboration with Open Door, Christian Association of the University of Pennsylvania nd University Lutheran Church. Follow them on Instagram to learn more and take part in their fun get-togethers.
LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY
SEPA Synod's Campus Ministry is hosted by University Lutheran Church. University Lutheran Church is both a campus ministry and a parish congregation of families and single adults. We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, welcoming all persons regardless of sexual orientation or gender presentation.
University Lutheran (UniLu for short) is located at 37th and Chestnut Streets in the University City District of Philadelphia. Our Sunday worship service begins at 10.30 AM.
Our congregation is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), which is the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States. The reformation of the Church, led by Martin Luther, gave us our name. We need to hear again and again of God's deep love at the heart of all things, a love for all people and a longing for reciprocal love. In Jesus's life we see this love, encouraging us to value not the prizes of the world but rather the opportunity to live in relationship with God.
For more information, contact Pastor Meagan Esterby