2026 Texas District Annual Gathering: CALLED
Schedule
Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
St. Paul Lutheran Church - New Braunfels | New Braunfels, TX
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For complete listing of event details please visit our website: www.lcmctexas.org/annual-gathering
We are thrilled to have Ben Griffin, Nathan Hoff, and Julie Smith join us as our keynote speakers. Ben Griffin is the CEO of LINC in Dallas, TX, he is also a church planter and serves as a Pastor at multiple churches. Nathan Hoff is the Pastor of Trinity Lutheran in San Pedro, CA and host of podcast: Low in the Water. Julie Smith joins us from St. Peter, MN and serves as the Service Coordinator for LCMC. On Friday afternoon we invite you to join us for a Pre-Gathering Seminar from 12:00 to 4:30 pm with additional presentations from our keynote presenters. A lunch will be served from Noon to 1pm. Our host congregation will be offering an optional Pork Tenderloin Dinner on Friday evening to benefit to benefit their Youth Programs. Find more info in this packet!
A Special Youth Gathering will once again be held for ALL Middle and High School Students, who are invited to stay for a LOCK-IN overnight Friday! An optional add-on is being offered this year for Friday – swimming at Landa Park!
The Highlights:
• This Gathering is for EVERYONE! All are welcome!
• Great Food, Fellowship, Worship, Teaching… and a FREE T-Shirt!
• Friday Optional add-ons:
o Pre-Gathering Seminar, including lunch
o Pork Tenderloin Dinner benefiting the St. Paul's Children's Ministry
• Main Gathering begins at 4:30 pm on Friday and concludes at 4:30 pm on Saturday
• Youth Gathering with overnight LOCK-IN (grades 6-12) happening simultaneously
o Optional add-on: Youth Gathering pre-gathering activity Friday – Swimming at Landa Park
• Keynote Presentations by Ben Griffin, Nathan Hoff and Julie Smith
• 3 Breakout Sessions with 18 different breakouts to choose from
**Hosted by St. Paul, New Braunfels located at 777 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130**
For Tickets:
• Register online at www.lcmctexas.org/annual-gathering
• Early bird rate of $80 for adults and half-price for Youth Gathering if registered by June 30th!
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Where is it happening?
St. Paul Lutheran Church - New Braunfels, 777 West San Antonio,New Braunfels, Texas, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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