2026 Texas District Annual Gathering: CALLED at St. Paul Lutheran Church

Faith, fellowship, and learning come together during the 2026 Texas District Annual Gathering: CALLED, taking place July 24–25 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Braunfels. Open to everyone, the two-day gathering features worship, keynote presentations, breakout sessions, fellowship, and opportunities to connect with others from across the Texas District. This year’s keynote speakers include Ben Griffin, Nathan Hoff, and Julie Smith, who will share messages centered on faith, leadership, and ministry.

The event begins with optional activities on Friday, including a pre-gathering seminar with lunch from 12 pm to 4:30 pm and a pork tenderloin dinner benefiting St. Paul’s Children’s Ministry. The main gathering starts at 4:30 pm on Friday and concludes at 4:30 pm on Saturday. A Youth Gathering for students in grades 6–12 takes place alongside the main event and includes an overnight lock-in, with an optional Friday swimming outing at Landa Park.

The gathering will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 777 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Registration is required. Early bird registration is $80 for adults, with discounted Youth Gathering registration available through June 30. For complete event details and registration, visit www.lcmctexas.org/annual-gathering.