YAY Gathering Evaluation

The Evaluation forms for YAY Gathering closed at the end of July

YAY Gathering Schedule

A graphic with the title "2025 YAY Schedule." It includes the FGC logo, the Young Adult and Youth Gathering logo, and a grid for the schedule. The grid has 5 columns to match the five days of the event, Wednesday 7/2 through Sunday 7/6, and 9 rows for the 9 time slots. Breakfast is 8-9am Thursday through Sunday, All-Ages Worship is 9-9:45am Thursday through Sunday, Workshops and Junior Gathering are 10am-noon Thursday through Saturday, Lunch is noon-1:30pm Thursday through Sunday, Intergenerational Activities are 1:30-4:30pm Thursday through Saturday, Rest and Small Groups are 4:30-5:30pm Thursday through Saturday, Dinner is 5:00-6:30pm Wednesday through Saturday, there is a Junior Gathering Open House from 6:30-7:30pm on Wednesday and Welcoming Worship 7:30-8:30pm, with Thursday through Saturday evening programs going 7-8:30pm, and Late Evening Hangout Groups are from 8:30-10pm Wednesday through Saturday.

YAY Gathering Resources

YAY Info Desk & Office

Need help? During YAY Gathering, staff and volunteers are on hand to help you with your questions. The YAY office will close during mealtimes.

YAY Office Hours

Wednesday 7/2
10am-12:15pm
1-5pm
6:30-8pm

Thursday 7/3
10am-12:15pm
1-5pm
6:30-7pm

Friday 7/4
10am-12:15pm
1-5pm
6:30-7pm

Saturday 7/5
10am-12:15pm
1-5pm
6:30-7pm

Sunday 7/6
10am – noon

YAY Program Info

Junior Gathering

Group of high schoolers and a few adults all gathered together in front of trees, wearing the same light tan t-shirt.

High School

Adult Young Friends

Parents

Friends of Color Center

All Ages Worship

Intergenerational Afternoons

Evening Programs

Workshops

Locations of events will be listed on-site in the YAY Schedule & Map handout
Read more about what’s happening on the YAY Gathering Program page

YAY Gathering On-Site FAQs

Answers to questions about the 2025 YAY Gathering!

Topics

On-campus

Yes, there is a free washing machine & dryer on site.

Packing and Traveling

Before Wednesday: Only staff and a few volunteers by will be on campus by pre-arrangement. Email the Gathering Office if you’re not sure. Everyone arriving early will receive an email with instructions on how to sign-in. Sign-in for YAY will be from 4-8pm on Monday and Tuesday – please arrive during that window, if at all possible.

Wednesday morning: Junior Gathering staff training begins on Wednesday at 9am with worship; 10am for training.

Wednesday afternoon: YAY Check-in begins at 1:00pm on Wednesday. The first event of YAY Gathering is dinner from 5-6:15pm, Junior Gathering Open House at 6:30 pm, and an Opening Welcome & Worship at 7:30pm.

Late night arrivals: Please plan to arrive by 8:00pm Wednesday, July 2. If you plan to arrive later or if you are unexpectedly delayed, you must CALL US or sign up on the Late Arrivals list by 5:00pm in order to have your COVID rapid test and dorm key available later. We will sign out your key to you, and you can check-in the following morning at the YAY Office.

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