Dedicated to creating inspiring, educational, and affirming spaces for Latter-day Saint LGBTQ individuals, their families, and friends, Gather’s primary mission is to foster a sense of belonging— to one another and to Jesus Christ. Now in its fourth year, Gather has become the largest community of identity-affirming and faith-affirming individuals seeking to deepen their connection to Christ, while embracing the reality of their individual journeys.
GATHER CONFERENCE 2026 PRICING:
ADULT FULL CONFERENCE (2-DAY) REGISTRATION: $135ADULT 1-DAY ONLY REGISTRATION: $80YOUTH (14+) FULL CONFERENCE (2-DAY) REGISTRATION: $95*YOUTH (14+) 1-DAY ONLY REGISTRATION: $60*COLLEGE STUDENT FULL CONFERENCE (2-DAY) REGISTRATION: $65*NEW THIS YEAR: There is no additional cost for registered attendees to attend the opening social on November 12th. Click here for more information about the opening social.All sales are final — due to planning commitments made on your behalf, we're unable to offer refunds. If your plans change, we're happy to help with other options, like transferring your registration to a friend or donating your registration to someone in need. If you have questions, please contact us lynell@liftandlove.org. Thank you for understanding!
*THANKS TO SPECIAL DONATIONS SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUTH AND COLLEGE STUDENTS, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REDUCE THE PRICE OF THESE TYPES OF REGISTRATIONS SIGNIFICANTLY. WE HOPE THAT THIS WILL ENABLE MORE YOUTH AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO ATTEND! THANK YOU DONORS!
STEERING COMMITTEE
Allison Dayton
Dr. Ben Schilaty
Tom Christofferson
Dr. Kristine Coons
Kylee Foulger
VJ Aguilar
Darice Auston - Gather Director
coming soon
GATHER TEAM
Lynell Rogers - Director of Communications
Spencer David Smith - Registration
Amberly Bean - Host Coordinator
David Smurthwaite - Gather for Youth
Steven Kapp Perry - Emcee & Music
Javicci - Art Show Curator
Darci Moss - Event Organizer
Livier Mendoza Haynes - Volunteer Coordinator
MORE INFORMATION
click on an image to zoom inFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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See the previous section for prices or click here
You’ll find the complete list of options for registration on the registration form (click any of the orange registration buttons on this page)
Questions? Contact us at lynell@liftandlove.org
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We’re excited to announce that for the 4th year in a row, the worldwide Gather Conference will be held at the beautiful Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah. Find out more about venue here
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check back here on our website and follow us on social media @liftandloveorg for updates. Watch for presenter announcements and the schedule/program coming this September.
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See our Gather Art Show page here
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For the past 2 years, we’ve offered a Thursday evening meet+greet and we are continuing with that tradition, but with some updates for 2026! The meet+greet has been renamed the “opening social.”
All registered attendees (including youth) are invited to the opening social on Thursday November 12th. There is no extra cost to attend if you are registered for Gather Conference 2026.
This opening social activity does not take place at the Gather Conference venue, but is held at another location in the Provo area. Information about about the location of the opening social will be emailed to everyone who plans to attend 24 hours before the opening social. If you think you might want to attend the opening social, please indicate this when you register for Gather Conference.
More information about the opening social is coming soon!
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Yes! This will be our 3rd year offering Gather for Youth - a program especially for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 14+).
Learn more about Gather for Youth GFY (Gather Conference Youth Program) here
Gather for Youth takes place on the same dates and the same venue as the main Gather Conference programming. Youth register for Gather for Youth on the same Gather Conference registration form as adults.
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Lift+Love (a registered nonprofit) is the parent organization behind the Gather Conference. Learn more about Lift+Love here
Learn more about the Gather Steering Committee and the Gather Team behind Gather Conference 2026 here
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Gather Conference registration scholarships are made possible by the generous donations of Gather attendees.
Click here to learn more and apply for a Gather Registration Scholarship
Please note that our college student pricing is always lower than other types, because they are being subsidized by previous Gather attendee donations, in the hope that more college students will be able to attend.
If you are interested in donating to provide Gather Conference scholarships, there is an option to add donations during Gather Conference registration. You can also donate to Gather scholarships on the Lift+Love donation page here: www.liftandlove.org/donate (specify Gather scholarship when donating)
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ACCESSIBILITY AT UTAH VALLEY CONVENTION CENTER:
All UVCC facility entrances are wheelchair accessible. The two north entrances are street-level. The south entrance is accessible via ramp. All three are equipped with automatic sliding glass doors. See map of floor pans here: https://utahvalleycc.com/floorplans/
A limited number of disability parking stalls are in the attached parking lot. More are located in nearby off-site parking locations. See parking information here: https://utahvalleycc.com/parking/
There are four public elevators. The south two elevators access levels 1, 1M, 2, and 3. The north two elevators access levels 1 and 2. There are also escalators from level 1 to level 2 and from level 2 to level 3.
All public restrooms are ADA compliant.
Service dogs trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability, are permitted. Pets are not allowed.
There are a limited number of wheelchairs available for on-site attendee use. A valid form of identification is required to be left as collateral.
If you are attending Gather Conference and have any accommodation requests, contact the Gather Team directly at lynell@liftandlove.org
If you are interested in ASL interpretation for Gather Conference, please indicate this on your online registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Lynell (Gather Communications Director) at lynell@liftandlove.org
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We do have not discount arrangements with any hotels for Gather Conference, so feel free to find the best deal for you. There are multiple hotels within walking distance of the Utah Valley Convention Center. The Provo Marriott Hotel and Hyatt Place Provo are both located directly across the street from the UVCC. There are also several hotels in Provo that offer complimentary shuttle service to the UVCC.
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The Utah Valley Convention Center is located in downtown Provo at 220 West Center Street, Suite 200, Provo, UT 84601 (please enter through the main north entrance near the corner of 100 North and Freedom Blvd/200 West to check-in for the Conference)
Directions to the Utah Valley Convention Center (UVCC) by car:
FROM SALT LAKE (SOUTHBOUND)
On Interstate 15 South, take Center Street Exit 265 toward Provo, and proceed straight to go onto Center Street. The Convention Center will be on the left side of Center Street after you cross 300 West.
FROM SAINT GEORGE (NORTHBOUND)
On Interstate 15 North toward Salt Lake, take Center Street Exit 265 toward Provo and proceed straight to go onto Center Street. The Convention Center will be on the left side of Center Street after you cross 300 West.
PROVO AIRPORT
Located minutes from the Utah Valley Convention Center, the Provo Airport now offers flights to select locations on Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways.
SALT LAKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Located 45 miles north of Provo. Offers short term parking, long term parking, and rental car services as well as numerous concourse dining options.
Information about parking lots, and travel by transit, bus, and train to the UVCC here: https://utahvalleycc.com/parking/
UTA Frontrunner trains and the UVC Bus Rapid Transit line make the Utah Valley Convention Center easily accessible, even from downtown Salt Lake City. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
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Find things to do while visiting Provo, Utah: https://www.utahvalley.com/things-to-do/