LCMC Northwest District “GATHERING”

Plan to Attend the 2025 LCMC Northwest District “Gathering” on

May 1-3, 2025

 Yellowstone Alliance Adventures Camp and Christian Retreat Center
Bozeman, Montana

Theme:

“What’s the Story?”

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8

Two Options To Register:

Online Registration and Payment

Printable Registration Form

If you are flying into Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport of Bozeman, MT, please contact Pastor Andrew Young at Peace Lutheran Church (406-388-1358) to arrange transportation from the airport to the Camp and back to the airport. Carpooling will also be available during the weekend for various purposes.

Download the Printable Brochure

Registration Fees

Option #1: At Camp – All-Inclusive $350.00 per person Accommodation: A room in either the Upper Canyon Lodge or Lower Canyon Lodge or the Bunkhouse.
Occupancy: at least double occupancy in each room.
Check-in: Thursday May 1st
Check-out: Sunday May 4th
Meals: Supper Thursday; breakfast, lunch and supper on Friday & Saturday; and breakfast on Sunday.
Linens: Bring your own. Rooms will be assigned by members of the NW District Gathering Committee.

Option #2: Commuter – 3 Day $230.00 per person Accommodation: You book your own room at Holiday Inn or another hotel.
This registration fee includes a camp use fee for Thursday, Friday and Saturday and covers the following meals: Supper Thursday; breakfast, lunch and supper on Friday & Saturday; and breakfast on Sunday.

Option #3: Commuter – 2 Day $170.00 per person Accommodation: You book your own room at Holiday Inn or another hotel.
This registration fee includes a camp use fee for Friday and Saturday and covers the following meals: Breakfast, lunch and supper on Friday & Saturday; and breakfast on Sunday.

RV Spot $150.00
This fee covers RV pad rental for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
Each occupant of the RV must also register for Option 2 or Option 3 depending on the number of days the occupants will be at the Camp.

Accommodations

Accommodations will be available at the Camp, and at the Holiday Inn and in Belgrade (about 19 miles from the Camp).

Accommodations at the Camp
There are three lodges with 4 rooms in each lodge and RV spaces.

#1 Upper Canyon Lodge:
• Upper Canyon Lodge
• Fully accommodated with bathrooms and showers
• 4 rooms (1 -2 bunks & 1 queen bed)
• Handicap accessible

#2 Lower Canyon Lodge:
• Fully accommodated with bathrooms and showers
• 4 rooms (2 rooms have a queen bed and bunks & 2 rooms have 4 bunks)
• Handicap accessible

#3 Bunkhouse:
• Fully accommodated with bathrooms and showers
• 4 rooms 12-14 people/room (5 or 6 bunks)
• Handicap accessible

Guests must bring their own bedding (linens) and towels.

#4 RV Spots – Full service
• 6 RV Hookup Spots at $150 each (3 nights)

Offsite Accommodations

Holiday Inn Express – Belgrade Montana
Address: 309 West Madison Avenue, Belgrade, MT 59714. Tel: 406-388-7100. You must call the Hotel directly to reserve.

A block of 10 rooms (double Queen beds) has been reserved for participants in NW District Gathering 2025 at the rate of $200.00 per night plus taxes. Rooms are available for Friday Night May 2nd and Saturday night May 3rd. These rooms must be booked by March 18th. Each person would register for Option #3.

GATHERING AGENDA

Thursday, May 1st

  • Noon-3:00 pm – Board meeting and setup
  • 3:00-5:00 pm – Check-in
  • 6:00-7:00 pm – Supper
  • Campfire and Singing

Friday, May 2nd

  • 9:00 am to Noon – Registration
  • 9:00-10:00 – Breakfast
  • 10:30 -10:45 am – Opening Music – with Peace Lutheran musicians
  • 10:45-11:30 am – Bible Study Pastor Julie Smith (Titus 3)
  • 11:30-noon – Pastor Ed Skutshek – Introduces Exhibitors
  • Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch
  • 1:00-1:30pm – Opening Worship and Welcome
  • 1:30-2:30pm – Call to Order of the Business Meeting of the NW District
  • Welcome to YAAC – Pastor Andrew Young (Peace Lutheran Church – Belgrade)
    • Welcome by Pastor Ed Skutshek (Chair)
    • Approval of 2024 minutes from Annual Meeting- Pastor Carol Ann Buelow (Secretary)
    • Approval of 2024 Financial Report – Karla Kaleva (Treasurer)
    • Review and approval of 2025 Budget Proposal – Karla Kaleva (Treasurer)
    • Recognition of outgoing council members/Current council members
    • District Coordinators Report
    • Recognition of Nominees and nominations from the floor
    • New Business
  • 2:30-2:45 pm – Break
  • 2:45-3:30 pm – Keynote #1 Pastor Dave Hall
  • 3:30-6:00 pm – Camp Activities and Free Time or Something (Hiking with Pastor Andrew Young and other Free Activities)
  • 6:00-7:00 pm – Supper
  • 7:00-9:00 pm – Campfire and Singing

Saturday, May 3rd

  • 8:00-9:30 am – Breakfast
  • 9:00-9:30 am – Choir Rehearsal
  • 9:30-10:00 am – Opening Music with Peace Lutheran musicians
  • 10:00-10:45 am – Keynote #2 Pastor Jon Anderson
  • 10:45 am – Break
  • 11:00 am to Noon – LCMC update from Pastor Julie Smith
  • Noon – Lunch
  • 1:00-1:15 pm Elections
  • 1:15 pm-2:00 pm – “What’s Your Story?” (sharing time from our congregations)
  • 2:00-4:00 pm – Camp Activities and Free Time or Something (Hiking with Pastor Andrew Young and other Free Activities)
  • 4:00-4:30 pm – “What’s Their Story?” Love Inc. & Zoe Care
  • 4:30-5:30 pm Closing Worship with Communion – Pastor Andrew Young preaching (monetary offerings go to Love Inc.)
  • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Supper
  • 7:00 PM New council meets for pictures, election of officers, establish board meeting times, etc.
  • 7:00-9:00 pm Campfire and Singing

Sunday, May 4th

 

  • 7:30-9:00 am – Breakfast
  • 9:00-10:00 am checkout
  • Worship at Peace-Belgrade 9:00 am – 203 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade, MT