2027 LYO Assembly: Lights Camera LYO
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of faith, fun, and community as youth from across North Carolina gather for LYO Assembly 2027, Friday, February 26 - Sunday, February 28, at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro!
The theme this year is Lights Camera LYO.
We have all seen an award show. The celebrities put on their best outfits and say the things they think their fans want to hear. As the church, we are called to celebrate one another authentically, even when the cameras aren't rolling. Join the LYO board for skits, board talks, small groups, and activities centered around authenticity, humility, confidence, and unity.
Details
Open to All Youth
The Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) of the NC Synod is open to all youth in grades 6-12. Youth are members by virtue of being a member of any NC Synod ELCA congregation.
Young Adult Volunteers
More information coming in December!
Adult Leaders
More information under "Adult Leaders" below.
LOCATION: Embassy Suites in Greensboro, NC
DATES: February 26- 28, 2027
Check-in starts at 7 p.m. Programming begins at 8 p.m. and continues through Noon on Sunday!
Pricing
Early Registration (by January 11, 2027):
$185
Regular Registration (after January 11, 2026):
$200
Registration Closes: February 2, 2027 at noon
Group Registrations:
One adult from each congregation will need to register the group.
Room Assignments: You will have to add your room assignment document at the end of this registration. Please have that ready.
Payment and Deadlines: This year, all payments must be submitted before or upon your arrival to the event. If you have not paid for your group, you will not receive your keys or name tags. Once information has been sent to the hotel, we will be unable to add participants or give refunds.
Adult Leaders:
All adults in attendance MUST have either a Safe Gathering Certification or provide proof of another background check and training approved by the church.
https://safegatherings.com/app/login
This webpage will be updated with the latest LYO Assembly information. Check here for updates!
Questions about LYO Assembly?
Contact Pastor Cassie Overcash or Pastor James Demmel.
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
February 26-28, 2027
Adult Leaders
Before you register your youth, LYO leadership recommends having a meeting with them to tell them about LYO and to ask them if any of them might like to lead a small group in conversation.
All adults in attendance MUST have either a Safe Gatherings Certification or provide proof of other background check and training approved by the church.
Because we have limited space, there is an additional $100 charge for adults who request a single room ($200 total). We highly recommend reaching out to other adult leaders to see if you can partner up to save on these costs.
In addition to registering your group, please download, read, and fill out all corresponding documents.
About LYO (Lutheran Youth Organization)
Open to All Youth
The Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) of the NC Synod is open to all youth in grades 6-12. Youth are members by virtue of being a member of any NC Synod ELCA congregation.
Youth-led
The strength of LYO in North Carolina comes from the youth themselves. LYO is always youth-planned and youth-led. Adult advisors work hard to create an environment that nurtures and grows faith and develops all youth as leaders.
Save the Date!
The 2027 LYO event dates are February 26-28. Stay tuned to this page and synod communications for more details.
Keeping Up with the Youtherans Podcast
Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this church and its future. Each episode has accompaniment Bible study to go with it that can be used with adults, youth, or intergenerationally.
Follow the LYO Board on Instagram!
LYO Board
LYO Adult Leadership
LYO Board Advisor:
Pastor James Demmel
NC Synod Staff:
Pastor Cassie Overcash
TikTok Tell It Winners 2026
Youth groups, grades 6-12, were tasked to retell a Bible story in a creative way. The youth were given complete creative agency—and they did not disappoint. The contest is facilitated and sponsored by the NC Synod Engage the Bible Ministry Team.
1st Place: Good Shepherd & St. Philip, Raleigh
2nd Place: St. John's, Salisbury
3rd Place: Calvary, Morganton
