The U30 track (ages 18-30) includes full participation in the Gathering 2025 (July 2-5) while providing a home base for young adults throughout the conference promoting connection with peers and building networks and friendships that will last a lifetime. Staying at St. Jerome's allows for meaningful national connections through intentional community building!
Be sure to read the information boxes and articles below for important details.
Are you - as a young adult - interested in leadership in your local congregation through things like worship leading, fellowship planning, preaching, and finances? Our U30 Leadership Experience at Gathering 2025 is for you:
Connect with new and experienced leaders, all while gathering with your U30 peers. To apply for this experience and/or receive more information, contact gatheringyoungleaders@mennonitechurch.ca
On the weekend after the conference (Jul 5-6), the U30 track continues at the beautiful Hidden Acres Retreat Centre. The U30 Retreat will focus on the theme of Intercultural peace-making (see schedule below). Come and be challenged to:
You belong here and your voice is needed. Include it in your registration.
Registration for Hidden Acres has closed!
Saturday, July 5
Noon - 2:00 PM Travel to Hidden Acres Retreat Centre
1:00 - 2:00 PM Registration
2:00 - 2:30 PM Social & Snacks
2:30 - 4:00 PM Session 1: Intercultural Peacemaking
4:00 - 5:30 PM Session 2: Anabaptism as a Shared Story
5:30 - 7:00 PM Supper
7:30 - 9:00 PM Session 3: Decolonizing Anabaptism
9:00 - 11:00 PM Evening Social
Sunday, July 6
8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 AM Outdoor Worship
11:00 AM - Noon Session 4: Anabaptism in Action
Noon - 1:30 PM Lunch
2:00 - 3:00 PM Closing & Departure
