Empower and Equip the Next Generation of United Methodist Leaders

The 2026 Global Young People’s Convocation in Dublin offers a sacred opportunity to shape the future of The United Methodist Church by equipping young disciples from every corner of the world. However, for many, especially those from under-resourced communities, the cost, ranging from $2,439 to $3,480 per participant, remains an insurmountable barrier.

Your gift today can transform a young person’s life by sponsoring the journey to this transformative event, ensuring that diverse and global voices are heard and included. Contributions are used to fund attendee participation and support the creation of resources and ongoing leadership development beyond the convocation.

Whether you choose to sponsor an attendee fully, contribute to travel expenses, or provide funding for essential program materials, your generosity directly invests in the future leadership of our church. Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a tangible difference.

I invite you to join us and help us empower and equip the next generation of world-changing disciples. The following are the cost structure and giving categories.

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Scholarship Categories for the 2026 Global Young People’s Convocation

1. Full Scholarship – $3,480

Covers everything for one young leader: registration, single-room occupancy lodging, flight, and meals. 

2. Shared Room Full Scholarship – $2,439

Supports a young leader's early registration, shared lodging, flight, and meals.

3. Registration Scholarship

• Early Registration – $899
• Regular Registration – $1,250
• Late Registration – $1,500

4. Lodging Scholarship

• Shared Room (4 nights) – $440
• Private Room (4 nights) – $880

5. Visa Application Support Scholarship – $500 (varies, depending on the country)

6. Flight Scholarship – $1,500 (estimate)

Helps cover airfare for one participant traveling from Africa, Asia, Latin America, or the U.S.

7. Meals and Local Transit – $100

Ensures participants can navigate and eat outside scheduled GYPC events.

8. Leadership Resource Sponsorship – $2,500

Supports training tools, discipleship materials, and post-convocation leadership development for attendees.

Ways to Support

Make a check payable to Young People’s Ministries and mail it to:

Fund Development Office
Discipleship Ministries
PO Box 305150
Nashville, TN 37230

Or click here to give online.

For more information, contact Claudine Leary, Fund Development Director, at cleary@umcdiscipleship.org.