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Doris Kizinna, Conference Minister
dkizinna@bc.united-church.ca
1-800-934-0434 ext. 303

Missy Taylor, Assistant
reception@bc.united-church.ca
1-800-934-0434 ext. 300

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Evolve: A gathering of Junior Youth, Senior Youth, Young Adults, and their Leaders and Ministers in BC Conference of The United Church of Canada. Come to Naramata for a weekend of faith, community, and fun. Be the Church in a great big way for Evolve.2010!

November 11th - 14th, 2010 ~ Naramata BC

Evolve you: Spend time in STREAMS for Junior Youth (grades 7-9), Senior Youth (grades 10-age 19), Young Adults (20-30) and Youth Leaders/Ministry Leaders; learning about yourself and exploring your faith. Sign up for workshops that inspire you, and take part in inspiring creative worship and music. Seek to explore your own evolution as a person of Faith.

Evolve your Faith: come celebrate this new gathering in the United Church of Canada, the first one happened in Vancouver in 2009 and now we move to Naramata Centre for an event for all ages, that brings together our community in the spirit of connection, learning and Faith.

PROGRAMME STREAMS FOR:
JUNIOR YOUTH: grades 7-9
SENIOR YOUTH: grades 10-age 19
YOUNG ADULTS: For 20-30 year olds under the leadership of: Eric Hamlyn and Cindy Davenport
YOUTH LEADERS AND MINISTRY STAFF: a separate time to learn for youth leaders/ministers etc. Come and learn from Blair Bertrand from the Princeton Theological Seminary in NJ, USA. (see poster for more info on this course!)
MUSIC for Evolve led by: Dawn Pemberton & Curt Allison
WORSHIP with Doris Kizinna and tba.
CHAPLAINS: Dan Lindenberger and Jennifer Goddard-Shepherd
ELDERS: Marion Best and Wally Hargrave
WORKSHOP LEADERS: Henri Lock, Rick Garland and more...

Other parts of EVOLVE.2010:
Amazing and inspiring workshop leaders will provide a fabulous array of choices for your afternoon workshoping. Evolve your faith through spiritual practices, community gathering times and a vespers service to end each day. Enjoy yummy Naramata Centre food. Be with great leaders and youth and young adults from all across BC Conference and beyond! Enjoy the gorgeous natural setting of the Okanagan Valley! Explore your faith, evolve yourself and be part of an amazing community of spirit, faith and hope! Bring your whole amazing energetic self to Evolve your Faith.2010.

Evolve.2010 is a Safe Zone. A place that respects all people including race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, beliefs, body shape, size and ability! All are welcome in this place!

Cost: $295 Includes all costs for the weekend including your travel from anywhere in BC. Accomodation, meals and all programme costs are included!

Registration deadline: Nov. 1.2010.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED, REGISTER EARLY TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN COME!

For more information, please see the brochure below.

 
Rendezvous 2011: Go Big and Go Home!
The United Church of Canada’s National Gathering for Youth, Young Adults, and Their Leaders
August 11–14, 2011 – University of Toronto

Offering youth a chance to meet hundreds of youth from all across the country: games, cultural sharing, dance, outreach projects, and more!

Offering young adults a chance to form community with peers: meaningful dialogue, faith exploration, global service opportunities, discernment tools, and more!

Offering leaders a chance to form connections with other leaders: practical workshops, dynamic worship, the newest, coolest resources, and more!

Be challenged, inspired and encouraged to “Go Big” when you go home!

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Check out our Facebook Group: http://tinyurl.com/Rendezvous2011
www.united-church.ca/getinvolved/events/rendez-vous-2011

 
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