Youth Convention Deadlines

Remember the first registration deadline for Youth Convention is Monday. Have your group registered by Monday, October 26th for the $65 per person registration. After the 26th registration goes up to $70 per person.

Remember to check the Youth Convention Blog for regular updates as we get closer.

Marriage Preparation Retreats

We are offering two Marriage Preparation Retreats this year; one for winter and one for spring. The winter retreat will be Feb. 5-7 and the spring retreat will be May 21-23. Both retreats will offer couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage the opportunity to reflect on the strengths and challenges of their relationship. Contact oyyamretreats@seattlearch.org to register.

Ascend Planning Team Meeting - Nov 16

The first planning team meeting for Ascend will be November 16, in the OYYAM Living Room, from 11-2. If you are interested in helping plan these two leadership camps or would like more information about the planning team, email Bridget at bridget.harris@seattlearch.org.



Staff applications will be available at the planning meeting.

Ascend 2010: July 6-10: Camp Hamilton
Ascend HD 2010: June 22-26: Camp Gallagher

Youth Convention

The Youth Convention Brochures arrived in the main office today and with the help of the Young Adult Service Team all of them have been mailed out, except those being delivered by one of our regional staff members. If you still need more they are downloadable on the new Youth Convention Blog, which you will be able to access from the youth ministry page.

Confirmation Retreat Registration Open

Confirmation Retreats registration is now open. This year OYYAM is offering 8 retreats from December to May. Dates fill quickly so submit your registration soon.

Check the dates and download the registration form at the Retreat Ministry Blog

Youth Convention Brochure

Youth Convention Brochure is now available on the youth events blog. Check back here to see when the printer brochures are available for pick up, or email Tauno Latvala to tell him how many you want mailed to your parish.

If you live far away and want a delivery email your region rep to see if they will be heading your way in the next week and would drop by with the brochures. Find out who your region rep is under youth ministry staff contacts

Outdoor Ministries planning 2010

The outdoor ministry staff is back from a great summer and rapidly moving through the planning stages for next summer and leading some of our fall programs.
Learn more about all the Outdoor Ministry staff is working on by going to their most recent blog.