M/s Gathering

03/01/2026

Meet our Community Discussion Leaders:

One of the things we love most about The M/s Gathering is who leads the conversations.

Our community discussion leaders bring lived experience, curiosity, and care to the spaces they facilitate — creating room for real dialogue, shared learning, and meaningful connection.

✨ This year’s topics reflect the questions and experiences of our community across all three learning tracks.

Take a moment to check out the leaders and topics joining us this year — and imagine yourself in those conversations.

💛 This Gathering happens because of community.

💬 Share with us: What kinds of conversations are you most excited to be part of this year?

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Daddy Zulu
- Balancing Leather Protocol Traditions In A Changing World.

Master Blkknight & precious Blkknight
- How to navigate religion or spiritual beliefs within a Power dynamic.

Marti Paige
- Suffering as a Service

Secret Storybook & mikey
- When the M/s Isn’t Built for You

Jezebelle Jones
- Shame, Sobriety, & S*x

Mister Chris
- Accepting Service
- Cigar Play & Service: Mastering the power of giving and receiving service with a smoke
- Rough Body Play

sl*ve raven
- Survivor's Circle

Zephyr Rhae
- Micro Activism in K*nk
- Decolonizing Ourselves in Power Exchange: Power, Ethics, History, and Becoming

02/28/2026

⏰ Price increases to $160 tomorrow (March 1)
👥 Attendance capped at 150
🔥 Only 20 spots remain

This isn’t just another event — it’s three full days of connection, deep conversations, laughter, late nights, and that unmistakable feeling of being among your people.

If you’ve been thinking about it…
If you’ve been waiting for the “right moment”…
👉 This is it.

Once those last 20 spots are gone, that’s it — no waitlist magic, no extra seats.

✨ Community.
✨ Conversation.
✨ The experience people talk about all year.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s Gathering.

👉 Register today! You’ll be glad you did.

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02/22/2026

Join us on Discord!

Check out the The M/s Gathering's server community on Discord - hang out with 1 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

02/22/2026

📣 Live Auction Donations Wanted for The M/s Gathering 2026! 🖤✨
Donations are already starting to come in for this year’s Live Auction, and we’re excited to begin building something truly special for our community.

We’re currently seeking items such as books, artwork, leather gear, adult accessories (new or gently used), gift certificates, themed gift baskets, and other unique offerings that reflect the creativity and generosity of our M/s and Leather communities.

💛 Why your donation matters:
All proceeds from the Live Auction directly support The M/s Gathering Scholarship Fund and help offset travel expenses for our featured presenters. Thanks to last year’s incredible auction support, we were able to provide 9 scholarships to individuals who might otherwise not have been able to attend — and we’re hoping to do even more in 2026.

If you or your business would like to contribute an item, experience, or service, we’d love to hear from you. Your generosity helps make The M/s Gathering more accessible, inclusive, and impactful for everyone.

📩 Reach out to us to donate and be part of making The M/s Gathering 2026 possible.

02/21/2026

Built by the Community, for the Community 🛠️💞

The M/s Gathering exists because of the people who show up — not just to attend, but to contribute.

🙌 Volunteers, discussion leaders, organizers, and attendees all play a role in shaping the experience. It’s part of what keeps this Gathering grounded, accessible, and deeply connected to our community values.

When you attend, you’re not just participating in an event —

- you’re helping sustain a space rooted in respect, connection, and shared responsibility
- you’re adding your voice to conversations that matter
- you’re showing up for community, and community shows up in return

⏳ This is also the final week to register at the regular rate of $145.
After February 28, the rate increases — and we’re filling quickly. Only 25 spots are available.

✨ If being part of something meaningful matters to you, we’d truly love to have you with us this year.

👉 Register Now! (https://www.cognitoforms.com/MsGathering/MsGathering2026May1May3)

02/14/2026

This Is What Community-Centered Learning Looks Like 🤝🧠

The M/s Gathering isn’t about lectures or being told how to do things “the right way.”

Instead, it’s about conversation — learning with each other, not at each other. Our discussion-based format allows for nuance, shared experience, and real dialogue that meets people where they are.

✨ That’s intentional. Because growth happens best in spaces where people feel safe, heard, and respected.

If you’re looking for thoughtful engagement, deeper understanding, and conversations that actually matter, The M/s Gathering 2026 was created with you in mind.

⏳ A quick reminder: the regular registration rate of $145 is only available through February 28. After that, the rate increases — and we’re already filling up fast, with only 30 spots remaining.

Don’t delay. You won’t want to miss this year’s M/s Gathering.

👉 We’d Love to See You

02/07/2026

Why should You Attend The M/s Gathering? Community Is the Reason.

It’s the conversations that spill into the hallways long after sessions end.
🍽️ The shared meals that turn into laughter, inside jokes, and real connection.
💛 The relief of being understood — without having to explain, justify, or translate yourself.

In a world that doesn’t always make space for us, The M/s Gathering is created on purpose to do exactly that. To welcome you in. To slow things down. To build connection, reflection, and chosen family.

If you’ve been craving meaningful connection, warm conversations, and a space where you truly belong — this is your invitation.

👉 Registration is open now.
Come find your people. Come sit with us. 💛

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02/04/2026

One of this year's Featured Presenters, Laura Jacobs, has a new book out that is a MUST read:

"We have survived, here's how. And if we can survive… so can you."

Surviving Transphobia (www.SurvivingTransphobia.com) is an anthology by 16 prominent transgender and gender nonbinary celebrities and experts on endurance during times of severe hostility. We share the moments when we were vulnerable, were bullied, had needs dismissed, or were discriminated against, revealing our determination and how we have (sometimes) managed to thrive. Surviving Transphobia recently won the 2025 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Book Award from the APA (American Psychological Institute)!

02/01/2026

📬 The latest M/s Gathering 2026 newsletter is out!

Inside this issue:

✨ Only 30 days left to register at the regular rate
🎁 A call for Live Auction donations
💬 A preview of our three discussion tracks and featured presenter topics
👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/f042bdf7a147/30-days-to-go-register-for-msg-2026-donate-to-the-auction-and-preview-our-discussion-tracks

Not on our email list yet? Don’t worry — you can sign up to receive future updates, announcements, and important deadlines straight to your inbox. 💌
📩 Join our mailing list here: https://forms.office.com/r/VupJZe80hV

More to come soon, including announcements for our Community-Led Discussion Group presenters and topics — stay tuned!

01/31/2026

Never been to The M/s Gathering before and wondering if you’ll fit in?
Feeling a little nervous?
Thinking about coming back after a long break and unsure what it’ll be like now?

You’re not alone — and you’re exactly who this space is for.

The M/s Gathering isn’t about having the “right” title, the longest résumé, or knowing everyone in the room. It’s about curiosity, connection, and showing up as you are — whether that’s confident, questioning, shy, excited, or all of the above.

✨ First-time attendees are welcomed, not singled out
✨ Nervous folks quickly find friendly faces and gentle conversations
✨ Returning attendees often say it feels like coming home — even after years away

There’s room here to listen, to learn, to laugh, to reconnect, or just to be. No pressure. No expectations. Just community.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence asking yourself, “Do I belong there?” — that’s usually a pretty good sign that you do. 🧡

We’d love to welcome you.

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Questions? Reach out to us at: registration.msgathering@gmail.com

01/24/2026

💛 One month left at the regular rate 💛

There’s just one month remaining to register for The M/s Gathering 2026 at the regular rate of $145.

Your registration includes:

- Thursday Night Early-Bird Social
- Three days of discussions, panels, intensives, circles & chats
- Friday Night Nosh + Keynote
- Our legendary Candy Buffet and fresh popcorn
- Early-riser continental breakfast items on Saturday and Sunday
- Our DIY Ice Cream Sundae bar
- All-day beverages

👉 ➡️ On March 1, registration will increase to $160.

If you know this is a space you want to be part of — a place for connection, conversation, and community — now’s a good time to secure your spot and save a little along the way.

The M/s Gathering 2026 is more than a weekend — it’s a space worth making time for.

💛 We’d love to welcome you.

01/17/2026

📣 Want to support The M/s Gathering 2026 — and get your name out there?

Sponsorships are officially OPEN, and this year’s levels are better than ever! Whether you’re a group, an event, or an individual who believes in strengthening our power exchange communities, there’s a way for you to be part of something truly meaningful.

✨ What sponsors get:
✔ Social media shout-outs
✔ Your name listed as an Event Sponsor
✔ Your logo on our website
✔ A half-page ad in the program book
✔ A free bag insert
…AND some levels even include free registration!

💠 From “Friends of MsG” at just $50
💠 To event-specific sponsorships (like MsG Cafe, Movie Night & more!)
💠 To our top-level Diamond State Sponsor that includes two registrations

No matter your size, budget, or focus, there’s a way to lift up the community and help make MsG 2026 unforgettable.

💌 Interested? Email us at sponsorships@themsgathering.com and we’ll get you set up!

March 10, 2026

Let’s build something amazing together.