calendar_todayDecember 4th–6th, 2026Center City • Philadelphia, PA

Let There Be Light

Where Community, Creativity, & Connection Converge.

Join young single adults for an unforgettable Philadelphia weekend featuring fine dining, black tie gala, and community fellowship during the holiday season.

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Meals IncludedGala dinner & Sunday lunch

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Keynote SpeakersInspiring guest addresses

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Black-Tie GalaSaturday night at the Penn Museum

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Sacrament MeetingAt Wood St. Church

Philadelphia in December

A Winter Weekend in the City of Brotherly Love

Elfreth's Alley in winter — Elfreth's Alley

Philadelphia Temple in winter — Philadelphia Temple

Passes & Registration•All-Inclusive Access

Reserve Your Place at the Table.

A full three-day weekend pass for young single adults.

Full Weekend Pass • Standard Admission

Single Registration

All-Weekend Experience

$25USD / person

The ticket fee helps to fund the meals, venue, and weekend activities.

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check_circleSaturday Inspirational Keynote & Workshops

check_circleSaturday Night Formal Black-Tie Gala & Dance

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The Weekend Itinerary

Three Days of Illumination & Fellowship

Carefully structured to balance social gathering, creative exploration in historic Philadelphia, and our celebratory evening gala.

Day 01

Friday, Dec 4

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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Welcome Check-In & Registration

Receive your gala badge and weekend itinerary booklet.

location_onWood St. Church, 1682 Wood St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Opening Reception & Icebreakers

Artisan hors d'oeuvres, a trip to a Christmas market, and trivia designed to connect attendees.

Attire: Smart Casual

Day 02 • The Main Event

Saturday, Dec 5

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9:00 AM

Breakfast at the Church

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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Workshops, Temple Session & Service Project

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

We recommend Reading Terminal Market.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Escape Rooms, Independence Hall & Self-Guided Tours

Choose from Time Mission mini escape rooms (limit 125 people), an Independence Hall tour, or self-guided tours of Philadelphia.

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Black Tie Gala

Held at the Penn Museum.

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Day 03

Sunday, Dec 6

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1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Sacrament Meeting

Messages from a General Authority and uplifting music.

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Attire: Sunday Best

2:30 PM

Farewell Lunch

Catered lunch to close out the weekend.

Featured Guests & Program

Our Sunday Speakers

Elder Michael P. Brady and Sister Heidi Brady

Sacrament Meeting Speaker

Elder Michael P. Brady

Area Seventy

Named an Area Seventy and a member of the Tenth Quorum of the Seventy at April 2022 general conference. He has served as a full-time missionary (Texas San Antonio Mission), ward Young Men president, ward mission leader, bishopric counselor, high councilor, high priests group leader, bishop, and stake president.

Education: B.A. in English and Journalism, Brigham Young University.

Career: Various positions at Abacus Corporation, including operations VP, regional VP, and COO; currently Chief Administrative Officer.

Personal: Born in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania (April 21, 1971). Married Heidi Elizabeth Przybyla in 1993; two children. Resides in Bel Air, Maryland.

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Sacrament Meeting Speaker

Second Speaker

Soon to be announced!

Location & Logistics

Map of Philadelphia & Key Locations

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Wood St. Church

1682 Wood St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Check-in, breakfast & Sunday sacrament meeting

Penn Museum

3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Saturday black tie gala

Time Mission website

1530 Chestnut St, S 16th St Entrance, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Mini escape rooms

Independence Hall

520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Saturday tour

Reading Terminal Market

1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Lunch suggestion

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Hotel Info

Hotel and housing information is in our shared guide.

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Parking

Free validated parking is available underneath the temple (entrance on 18th St). The validation machine is inside Wood St. Church, across the street. Penn Museum parking information is forthcoming.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about preparing for the 2026 Philadelphia YSA Gala weekend.

What is the dress code for Saturday night’s Gala?expand_more

The Saturday evening gala is Black Tie. We encourage floor-length gowns, cocktail dresses, tuxedos, or dark suit ensembles. Friday evening is smart-casual, and Sunday is Sunday best. Modest standards are observed throughout the weekend.

What does the $25 registration fee cover?expand_more

The ticket fee helps to fund the meals, venue, and weekend activities.

Who is eligible to attend?expand_more

The gala is organized for Young Single Adults (ages 18–35+). Attendees travel from across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia, New England, and beyond. All backgrounds and beliefs are warmly welcomed.

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December 4th–6th, 2026 • Philadelphia, PA

Let There Be Light.

Secure your ticket today to reserve your place at the gala dinner and weekend sessions.