Do I need to host the full 25 hours?

This is a great question! Hosts are welcome to join us for as long as they would like. You are welcome to host for the full 25 hours, host for a few hours + take a break before joining the next day, or host various portions of the 25 hours. There is no one "right way" to host. With playing and pausing capabilities, we want our hosts to feel the freedom to do what works best for their Gather Group.