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Youth in ministry exploration?
August. 24 with Bishop White Our CCYAM (Conference Council on Young Adult Ministries) theme this year is "The Race is On!" It comes from Hebrews. We're working toward getting churches together to do networking (to see what each other is doing in the way of Young Adult Ministries. We hope that with networking churches within the North Indiana Conference we'll be learning and growing together in this specialized area. We can do it if we work together. Check out our Web site: nicyac.tripod.com. Keith Thews, CCYAM Chairman
Youth leaders receive U of I scholarships
Six Indiana high school seniors were awarded the University of Indianapolis' United Methodist Youth Leadership Scholarship, a $3,000 scholarship initiated by the Lantz Center for Christian Vocations. Dr. Perry Kea, chair of the Philosophy and Religion Department, and Dr. Greg Clapper, director of the Lantz Center for Christian Vocations, announce the recipients of the six scholarships: Lindsey Long, Greenwood, Honey Creek UMC; Heather Foltz, Dyer, Dyer UMC; Jamie Evans, Decatur, St. Mark's UMC; Alyssa McLean, Plainfield, Mooresville First UMC; Allison Pozeznik, Middlebury, First UMC of Middlebury; and Sarah Ranck, Muncie, Fountain Square UMC.
These students submitted personal statements about their religious convictions, their leadership involvement and what that leadership has taught them, and ways they hope to involve themselves in Christian activities and leadership while at the University of Indianapolis.
The initial funds for these scholarships were made possible by a grant from the Lilly Foundation.
Seismos '02: Rocked Pine Village
More than 300 youth and young adults from the Midwest and then some braved cool temperatures to celebrate their faith with music.
Seismos '02, a one-day music festival open to everyone, happened at Pine Creek Camp on May 19. The crowd heard music from Christian artists Dead to Self, Hangnail, Embodyment, Joy Williams, Rock and Roll Worship Circus, Polarboy and Switchfoot.
"The main goal of Seismos is to provide a variety of Christian artists that appeal to a variety of music tastes," said Patric Newton, one of the organizers at Pine Creek Camp. "It is also our goal to introduce to people some great bands that maybe they have never heard of, and to show that Christian music with acceptable messages exists in the genres that they enjoy."
Christian Youth Leadership Academy
Oakwood Academy, Syracuse, Ind., is now accepting 2003 reservations to attend next summer's camp sessions. A new mentoring program will be offered, and the age group for the Servant Leadership program will be expanded to include 12- and 13-year olds. Sessions are scheduled for June, July and August of 2003. For more information visit the Youth Leadership Academy website: www.oakwoodacademy.com. Questions may be addressed via e-mail: info@oakwoodacademy.com, or by calling 574/457-5716.
Coming Events:
'Awesome' chance to learn about Christian jobs
Aug. 24
DePauw University
Greencastle
Suspect the Lord may be calling you for some form of ministry? Bishop Woodie White wants to help you explore that possibility. On Aug. 24 at DePauw University, he's inviting youth to meet with him and to participate in a menu of ministry job workshops such as: clergy woman, rural setting pastor, deacon/Christian educator, university chaplain, health care facility chaplain, inner city community center director, pastoral counselor, police chaplain, military reserve chaplain and other areas.
Dr. Derek Weber a UM pastor with a PhD in preaching from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland will be the inspirational speaker. He has a "unique way of talking about faith and ministry that utilizes humor and spiritual inquiry."
Dress is casual for the day. For more information, along with a list of area motels, contact Mildred Boes at 800/919-8160, ext. 38.
National Youth Conference
July 19-21
Indiana University
Bloomington
Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former U.S. Surgeon General and a United Methodist, is the keynote speaker for a conference on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) youth. Sponsored by Indiana University's GLBT Student Support Services, "Sexual Minority Youth in the Heartland: Issues and Methods for Youth-serving Professionals" aims to attract teachers, counselors, mental health professionals and youth group leaders, especially those who work in rural settings. CEUs provided.
Elders will be joined by such nationally recognized experts on GLBT youth: Dr. Mark Pope, president-elect of the American Counseling Assn.; Ann Symons, former president of the American Library Assn.; Dan Woog, author on GLBT youth topics and a past National Youth Coach of the Year; and Dr. William Yarber, director of the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention.
Presenters will offer workshops, roundtables and lectures intended to build the competence and confidence needed to assist GLBT youth successfully. Conference sessions address such topics as legal issues for schools and youth workers, substance abuse and suicide prevention, HIV/STD prevention, homelessness, safe schools, library policies, Internet outreach, and career counseling.
For more information or to register, check www.iub.edu/~glbtyou or contact Doug Bauder 812/855-4252; dbauder@indiana.edu.
Youth Academy of Christian Formation
July 7 - 20
Duke Divinity School
Durham, N.C.
The second Duke Academy for the Christian Formation of Youth will be July 7-20. Seventy students from diverse Christian traditions will attend the event, sponsored by Lilly Endowment Inc. and the Center for Continuing Education at Duke Divinity School in Durham, N.C. For details, send e-mail to DuYouth@div.Duke.edu or contact Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation, The Divinity School, Duke University, Box 90966, Durham, N.C. 27708-0966.
Youth 2003 global gathering
Last updated on 01/14/2004The 2003 global gathering of United Methodist youth will open the door to spiritual growth and ministry development, transforming the lives of youth and youth leaders to go back into their home communities to transform the world for Christ. It will be inspirational . . . and a lot of fun, too! Youth from around the world will gather in Knoxville, TN from July 23-27, 2003.
Youth 2003 is designed for youth ages 12-18 and their adult leaders. Knowing that youth ministry in some areas involves a much wider age range, youth of all ages from Central Conferences are invited to join this global community of United Methodist youth.
The early registration fee of $335 is available until January 31, 2003; the regular fee of $360 is effective after January 31, 2003. The cost includes all programs, concerts, workshops, activities, lodging, and 11 meals, beginning with dinner on July 23 and ending with breakfast on July 27.