KYCK 2026 has officially wrapped up, and what a year it has been! Across four massive weekends in Katoomba, over 7,200 high schoolers and youth leaders gathered to hear God’s Word, sing His praises, and be reminded of God’s Deep Mercy.
The final weekend, KYCK 4, saw 1,200+ youth attend. Groups travelled long distances from places like Wagga Wagga and Port Macquarie. Across all weekends, we had 267 youth groups from 34 different denominations including youth groups from the ACT and NT!
God’s hand was clearly at work. On the final night of KYCK 4, 26 youth put their trust in Jesus as Lord and Saviour for the first time, 177 recommitted their lives to Him, and 50 expressed a desire to find out more. Across all four weekends, that brings the total to 98 first-time commitments, 507 recommitments, and 132 youth eager to keep exploring who Jesus is. Praise God!
The fruit of the gospel was seen not just in numbers, but in the stories shared:
“One of my best friends came for the first time and gave her life to Christ, as well as my sister! Absolutely awesome weekend!”
– Summer-Lee, KYCK 4 attendee
“I cannot say this enough the atmosphere of just being so united and free in God’s name is the best thing to ever happen to anyone… I just wanted to remind you guys again that there are so many kids that are very grateful that you do what you do. May the Lord be with you.”
– Ben, KYCK 4 attendee
Across the four weekends, we heard stories of young people being challenged to take their faith seriously, encouraged to keep following Jesus, and prompted to think about what it looks like to live for Him when they return home.
“Hearing stories from other youth kids was also so incredible, it really goes to show how God is moving in our generation!”
– Olivia, KYCK 4 attendee
We praise God for His deep mercy, shown to us through Jesus, and pray that the young people who gathered at KYCK this year would continue to run to that mercy in the days ahead. We’re so thankful for every youth group, leader, volunteer, musician, and speaker who made KYCK 2026 possible.
Save the Date for KYCK 2027
Mark your calendars! Registrations for KYCK 2027 open on Wednesday, 4 November 10am AEDT. Stay tuned for more details and start planning to join us for another year of gospel joy in the Blue Mountains.
