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LMC Updates

YouthCon '26

We are so excited for our first ever YouthCon this summer! Running concurrently with Assembly, YouthCon will be a special gathering time for all the youth across LMC.

We are inviting all youth and youth groups to attend. Youth can expect to make new connections and friendships, grow in their walk with Jesus, and be empowered to be the light in their schools and neighborhoods.

We'll have more information about YouthCon and what to expect soon. They will have their own schedule separate from Assembly, but will join the adults for the opening and closing worship and plenary sessions. Learn more and keep up-to-date about YouthCon by checking out lmcchurches.org/youthcon-26/.
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Register for Assembly '26 and YouthCon '26 Today, Happening June 18-21!

Early-Bird Cost Grid - Ends Feb. 28
Adult/YouthCon Full Conference Package: $320
Elementary Child Registration: $290
Baby/Toddler (age 4 and younger): $80
Cost includes lodging for 3 nights and 3 meals/day; for elementary children and baby/toddler, cost includes childcare
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Adult One Day Pass: $50
Adult Two Day Pass: $100
Cost includes one meal per day

Early-bird registration ends on February 28, with regular conference costs going into effect March 1.

Save your spot and register today! If you have any questions, please email assembly@lmcchurches.org.

Other LMC News

Share Your Story

Everyone has a story. We'd love to hear how the Lord is speaking to you, how the Spirit is at work in your congregation, or how you're experiencing life transformation. Share your story online at our website.

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Anabaptist Classics Reading Group

A guided tour of seventeen South German/Austrian Anabaptist writings, totaling 122 pages. Classes will meet by Zoom for five sessions, every two weeks. Classes will meet Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. (starting March 31) OR Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. (starting April 2).

Register by March 24th. To register and see the list of readings, contact William Higgins, whiggins@lmcchurches.org or call 717-293-5246 ext. 121.

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• Make disciples of Jesus
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From Our Resource Partners

Church as a Movement Training Event

April 23–24
The basic course, Church as a Movement, is an introductory training of No Place Left (NPL) designed to equip pastors, leaders, and believers with biblical foundations and practical tools for disciple making, evangelism, and strategic mobilization. This training introduces a clear vision of how the Church can move from traditional models toward a Church as a Movement, aligned with the Great Commission, focused on spiritual harvest, disciple multiplication, and reaching places and people where the gospel is not yet present.

Learn more and register at emm.org/movement

Kairos is a course for Christians at any point in their journey with God, guiding each participant into a biblical worldview. It is not strictly a "missions" course; rather, it is an opportunity for all God's people to be transformed and aligned with God's heart for the nations. Cost is $125 per person and covers materials, refreshments, and lunches on Saturdays. If you are active in an LMC congregation, EMM offers a reduced cost of $95 per person. Learn more and register at emm.org/events/kairos-course/.

ADVANCE

The kingdom of God is advancing! Join us for a gap year—engage in three months of hands-on, cross-cultural discipleship training in Lancaster City, Pa. Then serve five months in one of EMM's priority regions. Your life will never be the same. Learn more and apply by March 31 for a $1,000 scholarship at EMM.ORG/ADVANCE.

Kingdom Teams

Kingdom Teams are one-week, summer mission experiences in Lancaster, Pa., that provide opportunities for youth groups to engage with discipleship training and cross-cultural service, right here in the U.S. We're also looking for people to serve as paid summer staff. Learn more at EMM.ORG/KTEAMS.

Art Auction & Gala

Join Friendship Community on February 26 for their 23rd Annual Art Auction & Gala. The event will take place at Eden Resort (222 Eden Rd., Lancaster PA) from 4–8:30 p.m. More details coming soon.

New Online Exhibit

What Lies Beneath: Archaeology at the 1719 Museum.

Beneath the grounds of the 1719 Museum lie traces of the people who lived there long ago. This new exhibit explores how small pieces of history, from tiny ceramic sherds left by Mennonite families to stone tools used by Indigenous people, reveal fragments of everyday life across centuries. Visit the online exhibit at mennonitelife.org/learn.

If you are located in Lancaster or Lebanon County, PA, or know individuals who are, please take note of the following online seminar. Landis Communities and Friends Life Care are collaborating to provide an option for those who plan on aging in place in their existing home. This informational long-term care workshop is for individuals ages 40-85 who are in good health and residing in these two counties. The seminar will take place on Feb 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET. For more information, go to https://irjVRN.short.gy/FLC22026 or call 844-252-6347.

Spring 2026 Kick-Off Event for Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning®

Are you over the age of 55 and live near Lancaster, PA? If so, explore more than forty-lifelong learning opportunities, from classical, Big Band, or folk music and nature courses on volcanoes, monarch butterflies, and elephants to inspiring stories of Amish mercy and the Underground Railroad. Get creative with a sunflower ceramic craft or contemporary art, boost your well-being through hands-on healthy cooking and the "Rosetto Effect," enjoy two film courses, and engage with timely topics like refugees, affordable housing, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. You can even discover the architecture and legacy of Hershey, PA, through a course or trolley tour.

Held Tuesday, February 10, 1:30–3:00 pm in the High Foundation Auditorium at Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Rd, Lititz PA 17543. Plan now to attend this festive come-and-go event. Be the first to learn about the new spring courses and trips. Visit instructors and other lifelong learners, enjoy refreshments, and pick up a Spring 2026 course catalog in print. No RSVP is needed. More information at thepathwaysinstitute.org/lancaster-county/.

No Longer Alone Family Support Group

The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, supported by Landis Communities, plans to meet February 22, 3:00-5:00 p.m., via Zoom. The group is designed to provide a place for families walking with someone with a mental health diagnosis to learn and care for each other. Speaker: Dr. Linda Snow-Griffin, PhD, Psychologist, retired, author of Hope and Healing: Our Journey with Schizophrenia. Her presentation will be followed by a time of sharing. For info on joining Zoom, contact JAlbright@landis.org or call 717-381-3599.