CONVERGE
A Student Conference | February 20 - 21, 2026
Converge is your opportunity to bring your youth group to an impactful weekend that will strengthen their faith and build meaningful connections with other United Methodist youth. Hosted at Resurrection, this event offers powerful worship, practical ministry training, and interactive workshops designed to inspire both you and your students, 8th-12th grade. Join us for a weekend that equips you to grow your ministry, while your youth gain fresh experiences that will deepen their faith and foster a sense of community.
Gain practical tools, insights, and fresh inspiration through ministry training and dynamic worship designed to strengthen both you and your youth group.
Interactive workshops and group activities help your students deepen their faith, build lasting friendships, and connect with other youth from United Methodist churches across the region.
Whether from a small or large church, you and your youth will feel welcomed and valued in a community that encourages growth and greater impact.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
FEB. 20, 2026
- 6:30 PM: Check In
- 7:30 PM: Session 1
- 9:15 PM: After Party
SATURDAY
FEB. 21, 2026
- 9 AM: Doors Open + Coffee
- 9:20 AM: Session 2
- 11:15 AM: Breakout 1
- 12:30 PM: Lunch
- 1:45 PM: Breakout 2
- 3 PM: Session 3 + Closing
COMMON QUESTIONS
Early-Bird Pricing:
June 1 – December 1
$50 / student
$0 / adult leader
Regular Pricing:
December 2 – February 15
$65 / student
$10 / adult leader
Registration closes on February 15.
Converge is a worship and leadership conference experience designed for students 8th-12th grade across the United Methodist Church. Our goal is to create unity, inspire connections, and grow our faith together.
The Great Plains and Missouri Conferences are hosting this event in partnership with Resurrection, a United Methodist Church.
You can reserve a hotel room at the Element Hotel, right across the street from Resurrection.
Book your group rate for Converge Event
You can also contact your Conference Office for other housing opportunities.
Conference Safe Gathering guidelines requires your church to have one adult for every eight students. You and your adult leaders are responsible for the safety, accountability and overall experience of the students in your group. In accordance with Conference Safe Gatherings policy, persons supervising minors must be at least four years older than the oldest participant.
To Be Announced Soon
Ytheffect is Resurrection’s Student Band.
Connect with your United Methodist Conference Coordinator to get more involved!
Great Plains Annual Conference: Melissa Gepford – mgepford@greatplainsumc.org
Missouri Annual Conference: Angel Garcia – agarcia@moumethodist.org
Click HERE to download shareable resources!
Ministry Training for Youth Leaders:
Gain practical tools and insights to lead and grow your youth ministry effectively.
Youth Engagement Workshops:
Help your students connect with others while learning new ways to engage their faith.
Dynamic Worship and Teaching:
Be inspired by powerful messages and worship designed to refresh both leaders and students.
Build Stronger Connections:
Strengthen relationships within your group while connecting with other youth and leaders across the region.
Inclusive and Supportive Environment:
A welcoming space where smaller churches can feel valued, encouraged, and equipped for greater impact.