Regional Youth Assembly 2027
Guided by this year's theme, "From the Vine," youth will gather to explore how their strength, growth, and purpose are rooted in Christ. Throughout the weekend, participants will engage in meaningful worship, uplifting fellowship, and impactful programming designed to foster spiritual growth.
Registration Information
Registration Instructions
Online registration is available through the button at the top of this page. Please be sure to complete the form in its entirety.
In addition to completing the online registration forms, youth and adults must download registration packet and complete an Emergency Release form for either youth or adults. Please make two copies to bring to Epworth; one should be turned in at check-in and the other should be kept on hand during the event by an adult sponsor of the group. You must have a completed and signed an Emergency Release Form to attend this event.
An Excused Absence from School form and a list of what to bring also is included in the packet.
Registration Packets
Download the registration packet, as it includes the following important information:
RYA 2027 Poster
Registration Fees and Deadlines
Youth Emergency Release Form
Adult Emergency Release Form
RYA School Excuse letter
What to Bring to RYA
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Early Bird Registration Rate Youth & Adults: $300 (By November 15)
Registration Rate Youth & Adults: $325 (After November 15 and on or before January 21)
YAC Registration Rate: $275
Registration Deadline: January 21, 2027
After January 21, refunds are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the Regional Directors of Youth Ministry. No registrations will be accepted after January 21. Any questions may be addressed to yac@gadisciples.org. No registrations will be accepted without the full registration fee.
Partial scholarships may be available for those who need assistance covering the full registration fee. Please inquire with YAC via email before sending in your application.
Payment Options
Credit/Debit/Bank account: Payment may be made by ACH, credit card or debit card via online registration using the registration button at the top of this page.
Personal check: To pay by check, on the payment page, select the “Check” dial button, fill out “Billing Information”, and make checks payable as described on the registration form; please note “RYA 2027” AND name(s) of participant(s) in the memo line.
Church check: If your church is paying by check for one or more participants, on the payment page, select The “Check” dial button, check the “I Am Representing an Organization” box - completing the required information field(s), fill out “Billing Information”, and make checks payable as described on the registration form; please note “RYA 2027” AND name(s) of participant(s) in the memo line. Please also include with the check, a summary of individuals who you are paying for, if paying for more than one.
Mail checks to: Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia, 2306 Vineville Ave., Ste. B, Macon, GA 31204.
Please Note: Registration is not complete without the full registration fee.
More Information
Adult Sponsors
There must be at least one adult for every 5 youth of each gender (example: If a church has 6 youth attending: 2 male & 4 female, there needs to be one male adult and one female adult accompanying those youth). If this is not possible, the adult(s) must make arrangements with other adults attending the Assembly. If such arrangements are made, please note this on the registration forms for housing purposes. If you have any further questions please email the YAC Adult sponsors. Thank you for your help and cooperation!
Check-In
At the beginning of the Youth Assembly, one adult from each group will be asked to check-in for their entire group. Most of the information and necessary materials will be given to you at this time to ease the check in process.
Cabin Assignments
All youth groups will be assigned to cabins and will share accommodations with other youth groups as necessary. Adult sponsors will be housed in the cabins with their youth and will be responsible for their youths' safety for the duration of the event. Members of the Youth Activities Council (YAC) will stay in cabins with their own youth groups.
RYA 2027 Flyer
We invite you to post the flyer below in your church or include it in your church newsletter, Facebook, or Instagram page.
Keynote Speaker
Pastor Kyle Ermoian
Following his brief appearance at the RYA 2025, the Youth Activities Council (YAC) is excited to welcome Rev. Kyle Ermoian, the Director of New Church and Church Development for the Christian Church in Georgia to RYA 2026. A native of Chicago, Pastor Kyle is a graduate of Southern Illinois University with a degree in Radio/Television Communications. He worked in Los Angeles rock and roll radio for 10 years before surrendering to Christ’s call to ministry. He received his master’s degree from Disciples Seminary Foundation at the School of Theology at Claremont, CA, and for the next 10 years served Disciples churches in Southern California. Following this, he was the Founding and Senior Pastor of Celebration Community Church in Hays, KS, a church that God grew into one of the largest Disciples congregations in the country. Pastor Kyle also taught in the Leadership Studies Department at Fort Hays State University, and for 19 years led their Men's Football and Basketball teams in locker room pre-game inspirational talks. After 21 years, Kyle and his wife Debbie retired to the beautiful mountains of North Georgia in 2018. In addition to his work in the Georgia Region, which is funded in part by the Pentecost Offering, he serves as a coach to pastors for The Effective Church Group. Pastor Kyle is a fan — of the Chicago Cubs and the Savannah Bananas. We look forward to his sharing ideas on our theme, “Lean on Me.” He may even serve up some dogs again in 2026!