2024 Kansas District Youth Gathering

November 15-17, 2024

Rock Springs 4-H Ranch

Junction City, KS

132 participants gathered for the 2024 Kansas District Youth Gathering (KDYG) for high school-aged youth, held November 15-17, 2024, at Rock Springs 4-H Ranch south of Junction City. This year’s KDYG theme was “Run,” based on Hebrews 12:1. The keynote speaker was Rev. Andrew Nelson, the associate pastor of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church in St. Peters, Mo.

The KDYG is an opportunity for high school-aged youth in grades 9-12 to grow in their faith through study of God’s Word, worship and fellowship. In the keynote sessions Pastor Nelson reminded the group that while we often run away from God’s love and end up lost and ragged, through Jesus Christ we are always welcomed back to the Father, who runs to bring us home. Other highlights from this year’s KDYG included keynote sessions with Rev. Andrew Nelson, activities such as the Amazin’ Grace scavenger hunt and 2-mile run/walk/cheer on Saturday evening, and the Divine worship service on Sunday morning.

Photos from the 2024 KDYG are found below. Join us next year for the 2025 KDYG, which will take place Nov. 14-16, 2025, at Rock Springs Ranch!

Due to rising costs of hospitality contracts, the Kansas District was moved to Rock Springs Ranch so that we could continue to provide high quality, Christ-centered programming while practicing good financial stewardship on behalf of the District and our congregations. As always, we welcome your support and feedback as we move forward. To learn more about Rock Springs Ranch, visit their website at https://rockspringsranch.org