Jr. High Youth Gathering
July 28 - 30, 2026
Join hundreds of teens and friends from St. Mark in Frankenmuth for an unforgettable experience as we discover a God who loves you more than you know!
WHERE: Frankenmuth, Michigan
WHO: Any current 5th–8th grade youth (those entering grades 6th–9th in fall of 2026)
COST: $185 before 4/27/26
REGISTER: Click HERE to register. Please read and follow the registration instructions in this enrollment guide.
Click HERE for a short video preview of the 2026 theme!
Click HERE to see an info sheet for parents and youth about the gathering.
If the cost of this retreat is still a burden, please let us know. We never want finances to be a reason for a student not to participate in a faith development opportunity! Likewise, if you feel you can pay more than $185 to help offset the cost of another youth, you are welcome to do so!
Friends are welcome to attend this youth gathering with you and must also register before 4/27.
What is Alien Fellowship?
No, we’re not heading to Area 51 or digging into secret government UFO files. 👀Instead, we’re discovering what it really means to follow Jesus in a world that often doesn’t understand Him. As Christians, we can sometimes feel like aliens — different, set apart, even misunderstood. But here’s the incredible truth:
- We are never alone.
- We belong to something bigger.
- We are part of a fellowship stronger than anything this world can offer.
Because Jesus Christ is at the center of our fellowship, our hope isn’t just for this world — it’s out of this world. Get ready for faith, friendship, fun, and a reminder that even if we feel like aliens here, we belong to Him forever.
