We are excited to be joining with our ELCA and Episcopal colleagues this summer for our in-person National Gathering at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, June 24-27, 2025.<\/p>\n
Not only will this conference offer time for education, collegial networking, and fellowship for campus ministry staff,\u00a0we are also inviting those working with young adults in the PC(USA) to join their Lutheran and Episcopalian colleagues.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0You can expect uplifting worship, dynamic speakers, and relevant workshops, as well as an afternoon for experiential learning with local partners in St. Louis.<\/p>\n The conference theme is \u2018Justice & Joy.\u2019 Our grounding text is Romans\u202c \u202d12\u202c:\u202d15, \u201cRejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.\u201d The theme and scripture text invite us to courageously face injustice, tribulation, and brokenness in our world while faithfully bearing witness to God\u2019s justice, joy, and healing presence. It is a call both to empathy and action, to solidarity and advocacy.<\/p>\n