World Council of Churches Interns
The World Council of Churches (WCC) will welcome five young people ages 18-30 to serve as interns in Geneva, Switzerland, from Feb. 2010-Jan. 2011. The interns will be assigned to one of the WCC working areas. Applicants must send, along with their application, background information about their church or Christian youth network that will help them in implementing their project. Closing date for receiving applications is Sept. 30. More information is at www.oikoumene.org/?id=3187.
Source: 9/9/2009 Newsline
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Workcamp Photos
A photo album from the workcamps offered this summer by the Church of the Brethren's Youth and Young Adult Ministry is now available. Click here to find photos from a variety of workcamps for junior and senior high youth and advisors, young adults, and intergenerational groups. Above, former Youth and Young Adult director Chris Douglas joins senior highs at a workcamp in Putney, Vt., at the Place Apart intentional Christian community.
Source: 9/9/2009 Newsline
A photo album from the workcamps offered this summer by the Church of the Brethren's Youth and Young Adult Ministry is now available. Click here to find photos from a variety of workcamps for junior and senior high youth and advisors, young adults, and intergenerational groups. Above, former Youth and Young Adult director Chris Douglas joins senior highs at a workcamp in Putney, Vt., at the Place Apart intentional Christian community.
Source: 9/9/2009 Newsline
Junior High Conference exceeds seed grant in 'reverse offering.'
Junior high youth who took part in this year's National Junior High Conference have exceeded the seed money they were given for a "reverse offering" that has been collected since the June event. Reports on the collection has been issued by the Church of the Brethren's Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
In an update, youth and young adult ministry director Becky Ullom called the effort a "fantastic response from the junior high youth."
The worship planning team at the National Junior High Conference "wanted to have an offering experience that didn't put additional financial strain on families sending their youth to the conference," Ullom said. "Because the conference was focused on the theme of transformation, we decided a to try a reverse offering to benefit the ministries of the Church of the Brethren."
Each youth who attended the conference received $10, made possible through a $4,000 grant from the Church of the Brethren's Core Ministries Fund and the church's office of Stewardship and Donor Development.
"We encouraged the youth to consider how they might 'transform' the money into more," Ullom said. "If the youth were unsure of how to transform the money or didn't want to participate for some other reason, they could offer the money back immediately."
Staff returned from the conference with about $800 given during the event. Since then, many more donations have been received from junior high youth and youth groups, for a total of $6,277. Yet more donations are expected through the fall, Ullom said.
"I just wanted to share this great news with you," she wrote in her e-mail about the program. "What an example these youth and their advisors, families, and congregations are providing!"
Source: 9/9/2009 Newsline
Junior high youth who took part in this year's National Junior High Conference have exceeded the seed money they were given for a "reverse offering" that has been collected since the June event. Reports on the collection has been issued by the Church of the Brethren's Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
In an update, youth and young adult ministry director Becky Ullom called the effort a "fantastic response from the junior high youth."
The worship planning team at the National Junior High Conference "wanted to have an offering experience that didn't put additional financial strain on families sending their youth to the conference," Ullom said. "Because the conference was focused on the theme of transformation, we decided a to try a reverse offering to benefit the ministries of the Church of the Brethren."
Each youth who attended the conference received $10, made possible through a $4,000 grant from the Church of the Brethren's Core Ministries Fund and the church's office of Stewardship and Donor Development.
"We encouraged the youth to consider how they might 'transform' the money into more," Ullom said. "If the youth were unsure of how to transform the money or didn't want to participate for some other reason, they could offer the money back immediately."
Staff returned from the conference with about $800 given during the event. Since then, many more donations have been received from junior high youth and youth groups, for a total of $6,277. Yet more donations are expected through the fall, Ullom said.
"I just wanted to share this great news with you," she wrote in her e-mail about the program. "What an example these youth and their advisors, families, and congregations are providing!"
Source: 9/9/2009 Newsline
Monday, September 07, 2009
National Youth Conference registration to begin Jan. 5.
Online registration for National Youth Conference (NYC) 2010 is scheduled to begin on Jan. 5, 2010, at 8 p.m. central time. NYC is an event for Church of the Brethren senior high youth that is offered every four years by the denomination’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
The 2010 NYC will take place July 17-22 on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, with the theme "More than Meets the Eye" (2 Corinthians 4:6-10 and 16-18).
NYC coordinators Audrey Hollenberg and Emily LaPrade, who are Brethren Volunteer Service workers, will assist Youth and Young Adult Ministry director Becky Ullom and the National Youth Cabinet in organizing the conference.
Cost of early registration for NYC is $425, increasing to $450 after Feb. 15. The registration fee includes lodging and meals. Registration will close on April 5, 2010. A deposit of $200 is due at time of registration, with the balance due by April 5. The money is nonrefundable. NYC t-shirts costing $15 each can be ordered at the time of registration.
Church of the Brethren musician and songwriter Shawn Kirchner has been commissioned to write the NYC Theme Song. A Speech Contest and a Music Contest are open to youth who will be attending NYC.
In the speech contest, youth are invited to submit speeches based on the NYC theme. Two youth will be chosen to speak in front of the conference during a worship service. "We need enthusiastic youth that will be able to inspire others with their words," said an invitation from the Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Entries must include a written and audio copy of the speech, which should be 500-700 words (about 10 minutes spoken).
During the same worship service, the winning song in the music contest will be played or the writer will participate in the performance of the song. Youth are invited to submit a song based on the NYC theme and written for use in worship. The winning song will be included in the conference book. Songs should be three-to-five minutes in length, and entries should include an audio recording on CD as well as a copy of the lyrics.
Submissions of speeches and songs are due by Jan. 1, 2010. Send entries to the NYC Office, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. For more information go to www.2010nyc.org.
The Youth and Young Adult Ministry also has issued a call for volunteer youth workers to assist with the conference. "Youth workers are an essential part of the NYC staff, helping to carry out the programs and plans of the National Youth Cabinet as well as making sure that no details are missed," said the announcement. "We need committed, focused, and enthusiastic people to make NYC run smoothly."
Youth workers must be willing and ready to work long hours and commit to be present for the entire week of NYC. Families of youth workers are not permitted to accompany volunteers. Youth workers are expected to arrive in the early afternoon of July 16, the day before the conference begins, and to be available to work through the evening of July 22. The registration fee will be waived for youth workers, and travel expenses will be paid (provided the Youth and Young Adult Ministry books the airline tickets).
To apply for a youth worker position, complete an application form and mail it postmarked by Nov. 1. For an application form contact the NYC Office at 800-323-8039.
In related news, McPherson (Kan.) College is offering free overnight lodging and breakfast to NYC attendees either on the way to or on the way home from the conference. In exchange for this hospitality, the college is asking guests to take a one-hour tour. Contact Tom Hurst, director of Campus Ministries, at hurstt@mcpherson.edu or 620-242-0503.
Online registration for National Youth Conference (NYC) 2010 is scheduled to begin on Jan. 5, 2010, at 8 p.m. central time. NYC is an event for Church of the Brethren senior high youth that is offered every four years by the denomination’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
The 2010 NYC will take place July 17-22 on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, with the theme "More than Meets the Eye" (2 Corinthians 4:6-10 and 16-18).
NYC coordinators Audrey Hollenberg and Emily LaPrade, who are Brethren Volunteer Service workers, will assist Youth and Young Adult Ministry director Becky Ullom and the National Youth Cabinet in organizing the conference.
Cost of early registration for NYC is $425, increasing to $450 after Feb. 15. The registration fee includes lodging and meals. Registration will close on April 5, 2010. A deposit of $200 is due at time of registration, with the balance due by April 5. The money is nonrefundable. NYC t-shirts costing $15 each can be ordered at the time of registration.
Church of the Brethren musician and songwriter Shawn Kirchner has been commissioned to write the NYC Theme Song. A Speech Contest and a Music Contest are open to youth who will be attending NYC.
In the speech contest, youth are invited to submit speeches based on the NYC theme. Two youth will be chosen to speak in front of the conference during a worship service. "We need enthusiastic youth that will be able to inspire others with their words," said an invitation from the Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Entries must include a written and audio copy of the speech, which should be 500-700 words (about 10 minutes spoken).
During the same worship service, the winning song in the music contest will be played or the writer will participate in the performance of the song. Youth are invited to submit a song based on the NYC theme and written for use in worship. The winning song will be included in the conference book. Songs should be three-to-five minutes in length, and entries should include an audio recording on CD as well as a copy of the lyrics.
Submissions of speeches and songs are due by Jan. 1, 2010. Send entries to the NYC Office, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. For more information go to www.2010nyc.org.
The Youth and Young Adult Ministry also has issued a call for volunteer youth workers to assist with the conference. "Youth workers are an essential part of the NYC staff, helping to carry out the programs and plans of the National Youth Cabinet as well as making sure that no details are missed," said the announcement. "We need committed, focused, and enthusiastic people to make NYC run smoothly."
Youth workers must be willing and ready to work long hours and commit to be present for the entire week of NYC. Families of youth workers are not permitted to accompany volunteers. Youth workers are expected to arrive in the early afternoon of July 16, the day before the conference begins, and to be available to work through the evening of July 22. The registration fee will be waived for youth workers, and travel expenses will be paid (provided the Youth and Young Adult Ministry books the airline tickets).
To apply for a youth worker position, complete an application form and mail it postmarked by Nov. 1. For an application form contact the NYC Office at 800-323-8039.
In related news, McPherson (Kan.) College is offering free overnight lodging and breakfast to NYC attendees either on the way to or on the way home from the conference. In exchange for this hospitality, the college is asking guests to take a one-hour tour. Contact Tom Hurst, director of Campus Ministries, at hurstt@mcpherson.edu or 620-242-0503.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Becky Ullom called as director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Becky Ullom has been called to serve as the Church of the Brethren’s director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, effective Aug. 31. She currently is director of Identity and Relations, with responsibility for the denominational website and a range of other communication tasks.
"Ullom brings a passion for young people, organizational acumen, visionary leadership, a history of ministering with Brethren youth, and strong skills in group process," said an announcement of the appointment.
"As a native of young adult culture and an enthusiastic ambassador for vital youth and young adult ministries, Becky will lead us collaboratively and competently into a new and dynamic future with young people," said Jonathan Shively, executive director for Congregational Life Ministries.
In previous work for the church, Ullom was coordinator of National Young Adult Conference from June 2003-July 2004 and one of the coordinators of National Youth Conference (NYC) from June 2001-July 2002. She has been a young adult steward with the World Council of Churches, and a Brethren delegate to the National Council of Churches. She also has taught high school English.
She received her bachelor of arts degree from McPherson (Kan.) College with majors in English and Spanish and a minor in English as a Second Language.
Source: 8/4/2008 Newsline
Becky Ullom has been called to serve as the Church of the Brethren’s director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, effective Aug. 31. She currently is director of Identity and Relations, with responsibility for the denominational website and a range of other communication tasks."Ullom brings a passion for young people, organizational acumen, visionary leadership, a history of ministering with Brethren youth, and strong skills in group process," said an announcement of the appointment.
"As a native of young adult culture and an enthusiastic ambassador for vital youth and young adult ministries, Becky will lead us collaboratively and competently into a new and dynamic future with young people," said Jonathan Shively, executive director for Congregational Life Ministries.
In previous work for the church, Ullom was coordinator of National Young Adult Conference from June 2003-July 2004 and one of the coordinators of National Youth Conference (NYC) from June 2001-July 2002. She has been a young adult steward with the World Council of Churches, and a Brethren delegate to the National Council of Churches. She also has taught high school English.
She received her bachelor of arts degree from McPherson (Kan.) College with majors in English and Spanish and a minor in English as a Second Language.
Source: 8/4/2008 Newsline
Thursday, June 04, 2009
National Youth Conference Speech Contest
This is your chance to share your message and be heard!! Two youth speeches will be chosen to speak during worship at NYC. We need enthusiastic youth that will be able to inspire others with their words.
The NYC theme scripture, II Corinthians 4:6-10, 16-18 (The Message) reminds us that God does great things through each person. In troubled times we are challenged not to lose heart because God is the rock that will help us overcome. Even though we may seem like simple jars of clay, with God’s light we are more that meets the eye.
Requirements:
NYC Office
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, Illinois 60120
(800) 323-8039
2010nyc@brethren.org
www.2010nyc.org
This is your chance to share your message and be heard!! Two youth speeches will be chosen to speak during worship at NYC. We need enthusiastic youth that will be able to inspire others with their words.The NYC theme scripture, II Corinthians 4:6-10, 16-18 (The Message) reminds us that God does great things through each person. In troubled times we are challenged not to lose heart because God is the rock that will help us overcome. Even though we may seem like simple jars of clay, with God’s light we are more that meets the eye.
Requirements:
- Only youth attending NYC 2010 (July 17-22) are invited to enter the Youth Speech Contest.
- The topic of the speech should center on The theme, “More than Meets the Eye.”
- Entries must include a written and audio copy of the speech and should be 500-700 words (about 10 minutes spoken) and sent to the NYC Office by January 1, 2010.
- The top two entrants will give their speeches during a worship service at NYC.
NYC Office
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, Illinois 60120
(800) 323-8039
2010nyc@brethren.org
www.2010nyc.org
National Youth Conference Music Contest
Do you love to write and play music? The NYC team is looking for talented youth that would like to contribute their musical talents by writing a song for worship. If your song is chosen it will be in the conference book and you will be able to perform it on stage at the same worship service as the Youth Speech Contest Winners.
The NYC theme scripture, II Corinthians 4:6-10, 16-18 (The Message) reminds us that God does great things through each person. In troubled times we are challenged not to lose heart because God is the rock that will help us overcome. Even though we may seem like simple jars of clay, with God’s light we are more than meets the eye.
Requirements:
NYC Office
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, Illinois 60120
(800) 323-8039
2010nyc@brethren.org
www.2010nyc.org
* The theme song has been commissioned.
Do you love to write and play music? The NYC team is looking for talented youth that would like to contribute their musical talents by writing a song for worship. If your song is chosen it will be in the conference book and you will be able to perform it on stage at the same worship service as the Youth Speech Contest Winners.The NYC theme scripture, II Corinthians 4:6-10, 16-18 (The Message) reminds us that God does great things through each person. In troubled times we are challenged not to lose heart because God is the rock that will help us overcome. Even though we may seem like simple jars of clay, with God’s light we are more than meets the eye.
Requirements:
- Only youth attending NYC 2010 (July 17-22) are invited to enter the Youth Music Contest.
- Songs should focus on the theme, “More than Meets the Eye.”
- Songs should be 3-5 minutes in length.
- Entries should contain an audio recordingon CD. Lyrics must be included.
- Submissions are due by January 1, 2010.
NYC Office
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, Illinois 60120
(800) 323-8039
2010nyc@brethren.org
www.2010nyc.org
* The theme song has been commissioned.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Christian Citizenship Seminar studies modern-day slavery.
This year's Church of the Brethren Christian Citizenship Seminar, held April 25-30 in New York and Washington, D.C., drew 94 senior high youth and advisors from 10 states to study the eye-opening realities of modern-day slavery. The issue came before the full church last summer, when delegates to the 2008 Annual Conference overwhelmingly approved a statement to "reaffirm our denomination’s historic opposition to slavery."
Anna Speicher, a Church of the Brethren member who has written a dissertation on the abolition movement, reviewed that history for the seminar participants--and said all that good work is only a beginning. "You’re already way ahead of the game right now. You know it’s not over," said Speicher, who is also director of the Gather ‘Round curriculum for Brethren Press and Mennonite Publishing Network.
Speicher noted that while slavery is illegal in every country worldwide, it is often underground and thus hard to see. It exists in many forms and under many different names, such as debt bondage, human trafficking, sex trafficking, and forced labor. It can be found in many places including the United States, where an estimated 14,500-plus slaves are trafficked in each year.
Other speakers addressing the seminar included Roni Hong, herself a victim of slavery in India as a child; Lariza Garzon, who works with undocumented farmworkers in Florida; staff from the World Council of Churches US Conference and the National Council of Churches, who organized a conference on modern-day slavery last year and adopted a resolution; and staff from advocacy organizations Free the Slaves and Global Centurion.
Youth carried their stories and experiences to Capitol Hill during the second half of the seminar. Some groups were able to meet their representatives or senators personally, while others raised the issues with aides--particularly urging full funding for the recently renewed Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Worship and debriefing times during the week offered additional outlets to process the heavy topic.
Participants were encouraged to take the issue back with them, brainstorming ideas for speaking up and taking action after they returned home. "We’re beginning to make progress, but there’s so much more to be done," said Laura Lederer, vice president of Global Centurion. "I’m more hopeful now that I’ve been before. There’s a new human rights movement springing up all around the world."
The Christian Citizenship Seminar is sponsored annually, except in National Youth Conference years, by the Church of the Brethren’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry; go to the youth ministry page at http://www.brethren.org for details. An article on the 2009 seminar will be in the June issue of "Messenger."
-- Walt Wiltschek is editor of the Church of the Brethren’s "Messenger" magazine.
Source: 6/3/2009 Newsline
This year's Church of the Brethren Christian Citizenship Seminar, held April 25-30 in New York and Washington, D.C., drew 94 senior high youth and advisors from 10 states to study the eye-opening realities of modern-day slavery. The issue came before the full church last summer, when delegates to the 2008 Annual Conference overwhelmingly approved a statement to "reaffirm our denomination’s historic opposition to slavery."
Anna Speicher, a Church of the Brethren member who has written a dissertation on the abolition movement, reviewed that history for the seminar participants--and said all that good work is only a beginning. "You’re already way ahead of the game right now. You know it’s not over," said Speicher, who is also director of the Gather ‘Round curriculum for Brethren Press and Mennonite Publishing Network.
Speicher noted that while slavery is illegal in every country worldwide, it is often underground and thus hard to see. It exists in many forms and under many different names, such as debt bondage, human trafficking, sex trafficking, and forced labor. It can be found in many places including the United States, where an estimated 14,500-plus slaves are trafficked in each year.
Other speakers addressing the seminar included Roni Hong, herself a victim of slavery in India as a child; Lariza Garzon, who works with undocumented farmworkers in Florida; staff from the World Council of Churches US Conference and the National Council of Churches, who organized a conference on modern-day slavery last year and adopted a resolution; and staff from advocacy organizations Free the Slaves and Global Centurion.
Youth carried their stories and experiences to Capitol Hill during the second half of the seminar. Some groups were able to meet their representatives or senators personally, while others raised the issues with aides--particularly urging full funding for the recently renewed Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Worship and debriefing times during the week offered additional outlets to process the heavy topic.
Participants were encouraged to take the issue back with them, brainstorming ideas for speaking up and taking action after they returned home. "We’re beginning to make progress, but there’s so much more to be done," said Laura Lederer, vice president of Global Centurion. "I’m more hopeful now that I’ve been before. There’s a new human rights movement springing up all around the world."
The Christian Citizenship Seminar is sponsored annually, except in National Youth Conference years, by the Church of the Brethren’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry; go to the youth ministry page at http://www.brethren.org for details. An article on the 2009 seminar will be in the June issue of "Messenger."
-- Walt Wiltschek is editor of the Church of the Brethren’s "Messenger" magazine.
Source: 6/3/2009 Newsline
Friday, May 01, 2009
DISTRICT YOUTH RETREATS
Due to an insufficient number of registrations, the spring district youth retreat that had been scheduled in April had to be canceled. The next retreat will be held during district conference, Nov. 6-8 at Naperville Church of the Brethren in Naperville, Ill. David Radcliff of New Community Project will be the featured speaker. Watch www.cobyouth.org for details on this and other upcoming events. Don’t forget to register for youth camps at Camp Emmaus and Camp Emmanuel this summer.
Also, if your congregation has suggestions of youth who will be in grades 9-12 next year for the district youth cabinet, please send those names to the district office or to Jim Miner at jim_e_miner@yahoo.com.
Source: 5/2009 IL/WI District Newsletter
Due to an insufficient number of registrations, the spring district youth retreat that had been scheduled in April had to be canceled. The next retreat will be held during district conference, Nov. 6-8 at Naperville Church of the Brethren in Naperville, Ill. David Radcliff of New Community Project will be the featured speaker. Watch www.cobyouth.org for details on this and other upcoming events. Don’t forget to register for youth camps at Camp Emmaus and Camp Emmanuel this summer.
Also, if your congregation has suggestions of youth who will be in grades 9-12 next year for the district youth cabinet, please send those names to the district office or to Jim Miner at jim_e_miner@yahoo.com.
Source: 5/2009 IL/WI District Newsletter
CABINET ANNOUNCES THEME FOR 2010 NYC
National Youth Conference (NYC) 2010 has a theme: “More Than Meets the Eye,” drawn from 2 Cor. 4:6-10 and 16-18 (The Message).
The theme and some other aspects of the conference were decided as the National Youth Cabinet met earlier this year in Elgin, Ill. In a statement on the theme, NYC co-coordinators Audrey Hollenberg, Emily LaPrade, and Matt Witkovsky said the scripture passage “reminds us that God does great things through each person. . . . Even though we may seem like simple jars of clay, with God’s light we are more than meets the eye.”
The cabinet also discussed worship speakers and music leaders, which will be finalized in the coming months, along with broader goals, the schedule, and promotion ideas. Details will be posted as they become available at the new NYC website: www.2010nyc.org. NYC 2010, for senior high youth and advisors, will take place July 17-22, 2010, at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo.
Members of the cabinet, which will next meet in mid-August in Colorado, are Sam Cupp, Jamie Frye, Tyler Goss, Kay Guyer, Kelsey Murray, and Ryan Roebuck, along with adult advisors Christy Waltersdorff and Walt Wiltschek, Church of the Brethren Youth/Young Adult Ministry director Chris Douglas, and the NYC co-coordinators.
Source: 5/2009 IL/WI District Newsletter
National Youth Conference (NYC) 2010 has a theme: “More Than Meets the Eye,” drawn from 2 Cor. 4:6-10 and 16-18 (The Message).
The theme and some other aspects of the conference were decided as the National Youth Cabinet met earlier this year in Elgin, Ill. In a statement on the theme, NYC co-coordinators Audrey Hollenberg, Emily LaPrade, and Matt Witkovsky said the scripture passage “reminds us that God does great things through each person. . . . Even though we may seem like simple jars of clay, with God’s light we are more than meets the eye.”
The cabinet also discussed worship speakers and music leaders, which will be finalized in the coming months, along with broader goals, the schedule, and promotion ideas. Details will be posted as they become available at the new NYC website: www.2010nyc.org. NYC 2010, for senior high youth and advisors, will take place July 17-22, 2010, at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo.
Members of the cabinet, which will next meet in mid-August in Colorado, are Sam Cupp, Jamie Frye, Tyler Goss, Kay Guyer, Kelsey Murray, and Ryan Roebuck, along with adult advisors Christy Waltersdorff and Walt Wiltschek, Church of the Brethren Youth/Young Adult Ministry director Chris Douglas, and the NYC co-coordinators.
Source: 5/2009 IL/WI District Newsletter
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
National Youth Sunday
The Church of the Brethren’s National Youth Sunday is scheduled for May 3. Congregations are encouraged to invite youth to participate in leading Sunday worship on the theme, "Standing On Holy Ground" from Exodus 3:5. Go to www.brethren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=grow_youth_ministry_resources to find skits, Bible studies, scripture jams, children’s stories, a bulletin insert, and other worship resources.
Source: 4/08/2009 Newsline
The Church of the Brethren’s National Youth Sunday is scheduled for May 3. Congregations are encouraged to invite youth to participate in leading Sunday worship on the theme, "Standing On Holy Ground" from Exodus 3:5. Go to www.brethren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=grow_youth_ministry_resources to find skits, Bible studies, scripture jams, children’s stories, a bulletin insert, and other worship resources.
Source: 4/08/2009 Newsline
National Junior High Conference
National Junior High Conference registration will continues to be open after April 15, however the cost will rise to $150 after that date, from the early registration cost of $125. "There are still spaces left and we would love for you to attend National Junior High Conference at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., June 19-21," said an invitation from the Church of the Brethren’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Go to www.brethren.org/jrhiconf for online registration. Participants living west of the Mississippi River may apply for a $150 travel scholarship, contact 800-323-8039 ext. 281 for details.
Source: 4/08/2009 Newsline
National Junior High Conference registration will continues to be open after April 15, however the cost will rise to $150 after that date, from the early registration cost of $125. "There are still spaces left and we would love for you to attend National Junior High Conference at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., June 19-21," said an invitation from the Church of the Brethren’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Go to www.brethren.org/jrhiconf for online registration. Participants living west of the Mississippi River may apply for a $150 travel scholarship, contact 800-323-8039 ext. 281 for details.
Source: 4/08/2009 Newsline
Young Adult Conference
Young Adult Conference registration is open, with the registration fee rising to $100 after April 15. The conference is for young adults ages 18-35 and will be held at Camp Swatara in Bethel, Pa., on May 23-25. Go to www.brethren.org/yac09 to register online. For questions or more information call 800-323-8039 ext. 281.
Source: 4/08/2009 Newsline
Young Adult Conference registration is open, with the registration fee rising to $100 after April 15. The conference is for young adults ages 18-35 and will be held at Camp Swatara in Bethel, Pa., on May 23-25. Go to www.brethren.org/yac09 to register online. For questions or more information call 800-323-8039 ext. 281.
Source: 4/08/2009 Newsline
McPherson Regional Youth Conference
McPherson (Kan.) College on April 17-19 will offer a Regional Youth Conference for the Church of the Brethren districts of Missouri and Arkansas, Northern Plains, Southern Plains, and Western Plains. The theme is "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God." Leadership will be provided by Rex Miller and Curt Rowland of Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Ind. Jen Jehnsen will lead worship. Cost is $46 per person. Contact Tom Hurst, Director of Campus Ministries, at hurstt@mcpherson.edu or 620-242-0503.
Source: 4/08/2009 Newsline
McPherson (Kan.) College on April 17-19 will offer a Regional Youth Conference for the Church of the Brethren districts of Missouri and Arkansas, Northern Plains, Southern Plains, and Western Plains. The theme is "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God." Leadership will be provided by Rex Miller and Curt Rowland of Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Ind. Jen Jehnsen will lead worship. Cost is $46 per person. Contact Tom Hurst, Director of Campus Ministries, at hurstt@mcpherson.edu or 620-242-0503.
Source: 4/08/2009 Newsline
Sunday, March 01, 2009
ILLINOIS/WISCONSIN SPRING DISTRICT YOUTH RETREAT
April 17-19, 2009 - Dixon Church of the Brethren
Where: Dixon Church of the Brethren is at 215 N. Court St., Dixon, Ill.
Who: All youth currently in 9th-12th grades, and advisors
Theme: "Mission Near and Far"
Leadership: Beth Gunzel, a member of York Center Church of the Brethren, recently returned from doing economic development work for the Church of the Brethren in the Dominican Republic; now she’s working with the “Growing Home” project in Chicago. Beth will talk about her work and how we can connect with our neighbors in need, whether they’re in another country or just a few miles down the road.
Schedule: Register between 7-8 p.m. Friday evening; we'll finish after worship on Sunday morning. In addition to our sessions with Beth, the weekend will include times of worship, good food, recreation and games, a service project, and more.
How much?: $30 for youth; advisors accompanying youth attend at no charge.
Please register by April 10. Forms are available on www.cobyouth.org.
Note: If fewer than a dozen registrations have been received by April 10th, then the retreat will have to be canceled.
Please watch www.cobyouth.org for any updates.
April 17-19, 2009 - Dixon Church of the Brethren
Where: Dixon Church of the Brethren is at 215 N. Court St., Dixon, Ill.
Who: All youth currently in 9th-12th grades, and advisors
Theme: "Mission Near and Far"Leadership: Beth Gunzel, a member of York Center Church of the Brethren, recently returned from doing economic development work for the Church of the Brethren in the Dominican Republic; now she’s working with the “Growing Home” project in Chicago. Beth will talk about her work and how we can connect with our neighbors in need, whether they’re in another country or just a few miles down the road.
Schedule: Register between 7-8 p.m. Friday evening; we'll finish after worship on Sunday morning. In addition to our sessions with Beth, the weekend will include times of worship, good food, recreation and games, a service project, and more.
How much?: $30 for youth; advisors accompanying youth attend at no charge.
Please register by April 10. Forms are available on www.cobyouth.org.
Note: If fewer than a dozen registrations have been received by April 10th, then the retreat will have to be canceled.
Please watch www.cobyouth.org for any updates.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH CONFERENCE NOTICE
Brothers and Sisters in the Illinois and Wisconsin District.
Brian and I have decided that we will not be taking a district bus to National Jr. High Conference this summer in Harrisonburg VA.
We hope that youth from across our district will venture to this conference. Two years ago this was a fantastic event and I trust that this years conference will be as wonderful.
We regret this decision, but it is one that had to be made because we have had about 15 youth and adults that were wanting to travel by bus together. This comes nowhere close to the 45 persons needed to fill a bus.
If you have questions or comments feel free to contact either of us.
Blessings to all,
Lisa Fike and Brian Archer
Brothers and Sisters in the Illinois and Wisconsin District.
Brian and I have decided that we will not be taking a district bus to National Jr. High Conference this summer in Harrisonburg VA.
We hope that youth from across our district will venture to this conference. Two years ago this was a fantastic event and I trust that this years conference will be as wonderful.
We regret this decision, but it is one that had to be made because we have had about 15 youth and adults that were wanting to travel by bus together. This comes nowhere close to the 45 persons needed to fill a bus.
If you have questions or comments feel free to contact either of us.
Blessings to all,
Lisa Fike and Brian Archer
Thursday, February 19, 2009
2009 Youth Peace Travel Team Announced
The Church of the Brethren is pleased to announce their 2009 Youth Peace Travel Team. Members are Chelsea Goss of Mechanicsville, VA, Jessica Flory Steury of Kettering, OH, Marianne Houff of Bethel, PA, and Bethany Funkhouser of Strasburg, VA. Congratulations to these four women who will represent the church as they travel to camps across the denomination throughout the summer. This team, sponsored by the Church of the Brethren Outdoor Ministries, Youth and Young Adult, Brethren Volunteer Service, On Earth Peace, and Brethren Witness/Washington Office programs will share with Brethren youth the message of peace and justice that has been a core faith tradition of the church throughout its 300 year history. The team will also be attending and leading sessions at the National Jr. High Conference, the San Diego Annual Conference, and the New Windsor Workcamp. Please offer these four women your congratulations and prayerful support.
Source: Brethren Witness/Washington Office
The Church of the Brethren is pleased to announce their 2009 Youth Peace Travel Team. Members are Chelsea Goss of Mechanicsville, VA, Jessica Flory Steury of Kettering, OH, Marianne Houff of Bethel, PA, and Bethany Funkhouser of Strasburg, VA. Congratulations to these four women who will represent the church as they travel to camps across the denomination throughout the summer. This team, sponsored by the Church of the Brethren Outdoor Ministries, Youth and Young Adult, Brethren Volunteer Service, On Earth Peace, and Brethren Witness/Washington Office programs will share with Brethren youth the message of peace and justice that has been a core faith tradition of the church throughout its 300 year history. The team will also be attending and leading sessions at the National Jr. High Conference, the San Diego Annual Conference, and the New Windsor Workcamp. Please offer these four women your congratulations and prayerful support.
Source: Brethren Witness/Washington Office
Sunday, February 01, 2009
District Junior High News
Plans are in progress for a Jr. High Spring Retreat to be held at Camp Emmaus, April 24-25, 2009. More information will be coming as plans materialize.
National Jr. High conference is being planned for June 19 - 21 in Harrisonburg, VA. We invite Jr. High age students, those that have completed 6, 7, or 8 grade, to participate in this action packed weekend. Check with your youth advisor or pastor for more information. You can register on line at www.brethren.org. The cost for the conference is $125.00 per participant. Our district Jr. High advisors, Brian Archerand and Lisa Fike, are working to provide a district bus for the trip.
Lisa Fike, District Jr. High Advisor, announces that only one (1) inquiry has been made concerning a district bus to go to the National Jr. High Conference, June 19-21, 2009, at Harrisonburg, VA. Please contact Lisa immediately if Jr. High youth and advisors from your congregation are interested in bus transportation to the conference. Arrangements for a bus need to be made before February 28. You may contact Lisa at ((815) 232-1938 (Freeport COB) or by email at pastorlfike@gmail.com.
Please contact Lisa or Brian if you have youth that would like to ride the bus. We'd love to fill a bus from our district. The conference two years ago was fantastic. Brian's Email address baacoffee@yahoo.com and Lisa's pastorLfike@gmail.com.
“Transformed: Inside Out”
June 19-21, 2009
at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Featuring Ted Swartz and Ken Medema
For registration information contact:
Rebekah Houff at 800-323-8039 Ext. 281
Plans are in progress for a Jr. High Spring Retreat to be held at Camp Emmaus, April 24-25, 2009. More information will be coming as plans materialize.
National Jr. High conference is being planned for June 19 - 21 in Harrisonburg, VA. We invite Jr. High age students, those that have completed 6, 7, or 8 grade, to participate in this action packed weekend. Check with your youth advisor or pastor for more information. You can register on line at www.brethren.org. The cost for the conference is $125.00 per participant. Our district Jr. High advisors, Brian Archerand and Lisa Fike, are working to provide a district bus for the trip.
Lisa Fike, District Jr. High Advisor, announces that only one (1) inquiry has been made concerning a district bus to go to the National Jr. High Conference, June 19-21, 2009, at Harrisonburg, VA. Please contact Lisa immediately if Jr. High youth and advisors from your congregation are interested in bus transportation to the conference. Arrangements for a bus need to be made before February 28. You may contact Lisa at ((815) 232-1938 (Freeport COB) or by email at pastorlfike@gmail.com.
Please contact Lisa or Brian if you have youth that would like to ride the bus. We'd love to fill a bus from our district. The conference two years ago was fantastic. Brian's Email address baacoffee@yahoo.com and Lisa's pastorLfike@gmail.com.
“Transformed: Inside Out”
June 19-21, 2009
at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Featuring Ted Swartz and Ken Medema
For registration information contact:
Rebekah Houff at 800-323-8039 Ext. 281
YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE
- May 23-25, 2009 (Memorial Day weekend) at Camp Swatara (north of Harrisburg, PA)
- Featuring: Greg Laszakovits, Dana Cassell, and Katie O’Donnell
- Cost: $90 prior to April 15
- Theme: “The Journey of Discipleship”
- For registration information contact: Youth & Young Adult Ministry office at 800-323-8039, x 297, or cdouglas_gb@brethren.org
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