UNITE 2027

• Unite is the Evangelical Covenant Church's triennial youth conference—a formative gathering that invites thousands of high school students into deeper faith, shared life, and God's work in the world. Unite offers five unforgettable days of powerful worship, dynamic youth sessions, high-energy activities, connection with Covenant youth and leaders from across the country, and meaningful service.
• Rooted in Scripture and shaped by the life of the church, Unite creates space where students from across the Covenant come together to worship Jesus, grow in faith, and discover what it means to follow Christ in community.
• The week includes large-group worship experiences with inspiring speakers and engaging music, small-group discussions, intentional discipleship opportunities for deeper processing, afternoon recreation, and activities on a walkable university campus, as well as hands-on service opportunities in the Lincoln community.
• Unite is more than an event—it's a movement with 70 years of history (dating back to 1956 as CHIC) that has catalyzed significant spiritual moments in the lives of tens of thousands of teenagers. Designed to deepen faith and strengthen relationships, Unite calls students not only to belong but to be sent.

• Early: August 17, 2026 – January 15, 2027 - $599 
• Regular: January 16, 2027 – April 16, 2027 - $649
• Late: April 16, 2027 – June 18, 2027 - $699

• A nonrefundable deposit ($100/person) is due when you register your group, with the balance due by May 14, 2027. If you register after April 16, 2027, the full amount is due at the time of registration.

• July 18-23, 2027 

• University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Nebraska

• Every Covenant church will register as a group. Youth leaders will fill out the registration form on the Unite website for the group. Registration opens August 17, 2026.

• Students entering 9th grade through outgoing seniors.

• Once you arrive at Unite 2027, all on-campus activities and programming are included. This covers five nights of lodging, thirteen meals, morning and evening sessions, intentional discipleship opportunities, seminars, afternoon activities, a safe environment, and so much more.

• Students and leaders will be housed on campus in air-conditioned residence halls. Attendees will be housed in designated areas according to gender. Adult leaders will be in adult rooms on the same floor as their students. All participants are required to stay on campus. Each dorm will have residence hall directors who are present throughout the day for support, and students/leaders will be required to check in with them every night.

• The safety and well-being of every attendee at Unite 2027 is a top priority. Campus security will be present around the clock at the University of Nebraska throughout the entirety of the event. They will work in close partnership with the local Lincoln Police Department. A volunteer medical team will also be onsite and available to address any immediate health needs as they arise. Professionally trained counselors from our Human Services team will also be accessible to provide support for attendees throughout the week.

• The city of Lincoln offers a uniquely welcoming environment. Lincoln holds a Four-Star Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America, a national nonprofit leading a movement of inclusive communities across the U.S. Lincoln is only the second community in the country to achieve the Four-Star distinction—an honor reflecting its sustained commitment to welcoming immigrants and refugees and fostering a culture of belonging for all residents. With a decades-long tradition of embracing newcomers and recognizing the economic and social benefits of diversity, Lincoln is an ideal host city for Unite.

• Morning: breakfast, intentional discipleship opportunities, devotional/small group time
• Afternoon: lunch, afternoon activities (basketball/soccer/ultimate frisbee/volleyball/gaming tournaments, art stations, rock climbing, live music, water activities, and more!), seminars (discover your call, global mission, ministry 101, biblical justice, etc.), hands-on service projects, and more. Simply put, afternoons at Unite bring all the epic fun!
• Evening: dinner, evening main stage session, youth group time

• Yes, translation will be available during the evening main-stage sessions. Please share any specific requests during registration so we can plan ahead and best serve your students.

• Yes, sign language interpretation will be available during the evening main-stage sessions. Please share any specific requests during registration so we can plan ahead and best serve your students.

• Our goal is to be inclusive of all participants and ensure everyone can fully experience Unite. All venues are ADA compliant, and a low-sensory room will be available in the arena during mainstage evening worship for those who need a quieter space. Additional support is available upon request. If your student has any special needs, please share those details during registration so we can plan ahead and best serve your student.

• The University of Nebraska–Lincoln features five dining centers and is recognized as a FARECheck Gold school, which recognizes top campuses for food allergy accommodations. If you have food allergies, intolerances, celiac disease, or other special dietary needs, please inform us of these details during registration so we can make adequate plans.

• Cell phone use during Unite is left to the discretion of your group leader. We encourage leaders to set clear expectations with their students, leaders, and parents before arriving on campus.

• If your group has a particular financial challenge, we encourage you to first talk to your local church, then to your regional conference through the conference coach.

• Each group must have at least one leader (21 years or older) for every ten students, based on gender. This means you must have both male and female leaders if you have both male and female students attending.

• There are also opportunities to serve as a general volunteer at the event. General volunteers will register for Unite and are assigned to areas of need throughout the week.

• Sign up below for all updates and resources to help you talk to leaders, parents, students, and church leadership about Unite.

• Once a space is reserved for your youth group, the initial deposit per person is nonrefundable. If one of your students or leaders is no longer able to attend, you can transfer their registration to another student or leader.

• Yes, groups are responsible for getting themselves to and from Unite. Reach out to your Conference Coach to learn how your regional conference may be coordinating efforts. If your group is flying, you have two airport options: Lincoln Airport (closest to campus) and Omaha’s Eppley Airfield. For groups flying into Omaha (which may be more affordable), we will coordinate transportation from the airport to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Stay tuned for details and pricing in the months ahead. The commute from Omaha to Lincoln is roughly 45 minutes. We have also partnered with United Airlines to secure a discount code for airline tickets.

We are grateful for the opportunity to gather from across the country and to be invited as guests to a university campus. To truly unite together and honor people and places at Unite, please observe the following practices:

• Treat everyone including leading leaders, Unite staff, and volunteers with respect, dignity, and honor, as they are also people made in God’s image. Also, respect the property and belongings of others.
• No guys on girls’ dorm floors and vice versa.
• Alcohol, tobacco, vaping, drugs, and weapons are absolutely prohibited.
• Everyone must be in their dorms by the designated “In Dorm Time.”
• Adhere to the schedule. Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there. If students need to leave campus, they must be accompanied by an adult; those staying behind must have an adult present.
• During sessions, stay in your assigned seating and follow the posted seating chart.
• Do not leave the arena once the session begins.
• Respect the campus—no TP, water balloons, shaving cream, sidewalk chalk, etc. No practical jokes.
• Do not move furniture. You will be charged for any assessed damage.
• Do not dial 911 unless it is a true emergency.
• Absolutely no fireworks at any time during Unite or while on campus property.

The Unite leadership reserves the right to send any participants home who violate these practices.

• No. While families are extremely important to us, no childcare will be available during Unite. We are unable to accommodate children. We greatly appreciate your understanding and ask that no exceptions be requested.

• Please contact your Conference Coach, or email events@covchurch.org with your questions.