Annual Winter Youth Retreat
"Justice Makers: A Call to Action"
January 13 - 16, 2012
Blowing Rock Conference Center
Blowing Rock, NC

Brochure and Registration Form

The theme "Justice Makers: A Call to Action" will let Micah 6:6-8 be guide for understanding more fully what it means to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God. Retreat participants will study these words, but also put them into practice with several service opportunities in the Blowing Rock and Boone, NC areas. The hope is to equip youth and youth leaders with tools for being even stronger justice makers when they return to their own churches and communities.

This Winter Retreat is a perfect opportunity for youth groups to bond, to meet UCC youth from other churches and states, and to have a day of FUN in the snow! The retreat is designed for youth to stretch their spiritual muscles, enjoy meeting new friends and learn from other youth. The weekend will provide opportunity for creating new connections with youth groups, enjoying the winter mountain setting, getting some exercise, eating fabulous food, and experiencing spiritual growth and life changing conversation.

National Youth Event Registration Annimation  

National Youth Event Information and Registration

Lancaster Theological Seminary Youth Programs

• We at Lancaster Theological Seminary resist spoon-fed Christianity and empower youth (and adults) to be compassionate leaders in the church and in the world.
• Short events such as Youth Discover Day and Youth Events, introduce students to the seminary, and allow them the opportunity to explore their gifts and how to use these gifts within the life of the church. The youth events also have an emphasis on spiritual practice and issues of justice within church and society.
  
• Our summer programming including the Leadership Academy and Summer Global Experience, are our most intensive programs. These provide theological education, leadership skills, and a supportive community to youth as well as encouraging youth to claim faith as their own.

February 25, 2012 / Youth Discover Days
March 3, 2012 / Youth Discover Days

May 5, 2012 / Annual Spring Youth Event

June 23 - 30, 2012 / Leadership Academy