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RESURRECTION 2026

One of the highlights of the year for youth at 1st Church and around the region is a gathering in the Smoky Mountains that is getting ready to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. 


In 2026, Resurrection happens January 23rd to January 25th at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN.  


This year's speaker is Paul Taylor Smith, the co-founder of FRVR FREE and the 501 Exchange, a multi-generational prayer and worship ministry.  FRVR FREE will lead the worship services during the event. 


This event is open to all youth in 6th through 12th grade. The cost is $150. 


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what is resurrection?

Resurrection is an energetic event filled with times of worship, music and spiritual growth. It happens every year over in the Smoky Mountains and is aimed at youth and youth mentors. Each year thousands of youth come together in Pigeon Forge to celebrate the God of The Resurrection. 

Hosted by the youth ministry of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church, Resurrection has become an annual pilgrimage for youth groups from North Georgia through Tennessee and up to Southwest Virginia.  And although it is sponsored by the United Methodist denomination it has become an interdenominational event throughout its long history.



More than 50 students and chaperones attend Resurrection 2025.  (Check out pictures from the event below).  

RESURRECTION 2025 GALLERY