Nazarene Youth Conference 2026

Hosted by the Church of the Nazarene, NYC is a powerful youth event that has been held in different locations over the past six decades. NYC takes place every four years and provides an opportunity for high school students to be united in a time of worship, teaching, and community service.

As a current high school aged Nazarene MK, you can join a special group of fellow MKs from all over the world who will attend this amazing event.

The theme for this event is WONDER. God is far bigger than we can imagine—beyond the vastness of nature and the universe itself. Everything, from mountains to oceans, works in perfect harmony, displaying His precision and wonder. Yet, it’s easy to lose sight of this awe. We often turn inward, questioning our purpose and place. But we should remember our true identity and connection to God, finding ourselves not in the world, but in His wonder.

“The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” -Psalm 65:8

About NYC

  • A multi-day youth conference for high school students
  • Ministry With Others community service projects that impact the host city
  • Plenary sessions featuring engaging speakers and creative artists
  • Worship services led by a skilled worship band
  • Live concerts featuring top Christian recording artists
  • Daily teachings that challenge and unite students
  • Resources students can take home after the event
  • Interactive experiences designed for group discipleship and creative learning
  • Recreation Hall with individual and group activities, games, and exhibits

Missionary Kids District Information

Registration for NYC 2026 is handled by each district. This is the registration for the Missionary Kids District and contains information specific to the Missionary Kids District.

Missionary Kids District Trip Dates

28 June–5 July 2026
Sponsors are required to be in Salt Lake City from 27 June to 6 July 2026

Costs

  • Student Cost: $1,400 (without flights)
  • Sponsor Cost: $1,900 (without flights)

This includes the NYC 2026 program fee ($500 USD until 15 October 2025; $575 USD until 15 January 2026).

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, scholarships are available to cover the expenses. We do not want finances to be a reason any MK does not attend. Missionaries can use deputation funds to cover expenses for this event.

Your registration cost includes the NYC program cost, hotel accommodations, meals, on-site travel (within the Salt Lake City area), a group outing, a spiritual development day, and NYC swag, including a district t-shirt.

The Global Missions office will contact you regarding payment for NYC and facilitate the deputation funding requests for the event. Please wait for their email.

All travel must be coordinated with the MK District Coordinator; do NOT purchase flights. Participants will be flying into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Parents and ineligible siblings are not allowed to attend the event. Missionaries are personally responsible for any costs associated with special requests for flight itineraries, including early arrival or late departure.

Deadlines

  • Our priority registration deadline is 15 October 2025
  • After your registration has been confirmed, you will schedule a call with Will Turner to work through logistical information
  • Flights will be purchased for each participant by the NYC Coordinator

Eligibility

  • Every participant must be actively serving with Global Missions at the time of registration and the event
  • The participant must be in high school
  • The participant and family must consent to the reduced use of phones during the event which may include disconnection from thier mobile device
  • The participant recognizes this USA/Canada event is held in English only and that official itnerpretation is not available
  • The participant must meet the additional eligibility requirements set by the USA/Canada NYC Event Coordinators

Contact

Will Turner – MK District NYC Coordinator
wturner@nazarene.org

  • Date: 28 June-July 5 2026
  • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
  • Student Cost (without flights): $1,400 USD
  • Sponsor Cost (without flights): $1,900 USD
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