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Mark Yaconelli, Keynote SpeakerUniversity of Puget Sound For Senior High Youth

CONVO 2010May 29-31 • pnwmyp.org/convo

WelCOme tO the Real WORld Tim KellyHigh School is supposed to be preparing you for the real world; but what exactly does that mean? This workshop will examine the years after high school including, but not limited to, college, careers, voting, getting hitched, and being successful while staying grounded in your faith. my FiRst mate is NOt a PiRate Angie and Scott RitcheyMost of us are going to want to get married at some point in our lives. Yet the prospect of getting hitched can be pretty scary when we consider all the things that can go wrong and how many unsuccessful examples we can find without looking that hard. Is there such a thing as a perfect match, one person created for us? How compatible do people need to be? What morals/values are must-haves? What role should dating play in this complicated task? UNited methOdism 101 Rev. Dave Wright Refresh what you learned in confirmation class or start exploring the United Methodist faith from a fresh perspective. Learn about the Wesleyan Quad-rilateral, the Book of Discipline, the Social Principles, and the structure of the UMC and about other key items that make our denomination unique.

yOga (Sunday Only) Tracy FaulknerWhether you are a beginner or experienced in practicing yoga, this work-shop is designed to give you physical exercise while also teaching you the value of meditation and connection with God.

hOt tOPiCs – PeRsONal ethiCs & issUes Patrick ScrivenIf something isn’t particular mentioned in the Bible, or even if it is, how do we know if it is wrong today? How do you make the ‘right’ decision when faced with two seemingly bad choices. Real life is messy and answers aren’t always easy. This workshop, through the use of scenarios and discussion, will give participants some tools to respond faithfully to life’s challenges.

OUtdOOR games Ted BrosiusDo you like throwing yourself around with abandon? Are you into extreme fun? Then come to this workshop. The only workshop guaranteed to have people and objects flying through the air! It’s, like, radical dude! Just watch out for the tree.

is gOd CalliNg yOU? yes. Sharon Moe, Shalom AgtarapWe live in a world in need. There are many different ways to serve God and there is work for all of us to do. This workshop will focus on how we can listen to and discern God’s call in our lives and share some next steps we can take to respond to what we hear.

Faith iN aCtiON (seRViCe PROjeCt) Nate GoldbloomAre you called to help others? This is not just a workshop – you will be actively participating in making health kits for the people of Haiti. While you work you will also learn about different ways United Methodists like you are making a difference in the world through their church.

mUsiCal miNistRy (Requires Both Sessions) Rob McCoyHandy with a guitar, a piano, or a set of drums? This workshop will focus on how your musical skill and passion can be an expression of your faith and a way to serve God. If it is practical to do so, please bring your own instrument!

dRama/imPROV (Requires Both Sessions) Courtney PazanIs your passion in acting or theater? If you are experienced or just begin-ning, learn skills to help you work together to create a performance to share with your peers at CONVO as an expression of your faith.

d.s.O. tRaiNiNg (Saturday - Adults Only) Brant HenshawThe Pacific Northwest Conference values the safety of children, youth and vulnerable adults. This training is offered so you can step into leadership as a Designated Safety Officer at your local church or at a District or Confer-ence event. D.S.O.s serve to help make our camps and events safe and this training will certify you for this awesome responsibility!

hOW tO lead a small gROUP (Adults Only) Ryan CulbyThis workshop will offer veteran suggestions on how we can grow in our ability to lead discussions, encourage sharing, and build trust and chemistry between small group participants.

hOt tOPiCs – glObal jUstiCe issUes Darryn HewsonWar, peace, genocide, poverty, disease, etc. Explore how United Methodists address these issues by examining the Social Principles and discussing the importance of our calling to connect, communicate, and love above all else.

exPeRimeNts iN PRayeR (Saturday Only) Mark YaconelliThrough creative exercises, stories, dialogue, and ancient practices this workshop seeks to expose the way in which God is living within you and the world. Having trouble praying? This workshop will help you discover your own unique way of being with God.

What dOes it meaN tO be a leadeR? (Sunday Only) Bishop Grant HagiyaIn this workshop you’ll have an opportunity to learn from and discuss with the Bishop what it means to be a leader. Together you’ll explore different leadership types and talk about the ways that young people can lead within the church.

eNViRONmeNt (makiNg yOUR Faith gReeN) Tanya BarnettIf you’re passionate about protecting the environment, learn ideas and ways to be stewards of the planet how that relates to your faith and doing God’s work.

aRtist PassiONs Joan Thorson, Ali Box I this amazing workshop you will have the opportunity to let out your inner artist as you work on a variety of different crafts, paintings, or drawings.

yOU. emPOWeRed by gOd. disCOVeRiNg yOUR sPiRitUal giFts Danielle BicouvarisWondering how you could possibly change this world? Finding the power-ful and incredible gifts that God has given you is a great way to start the most extraordinary journey of your life. In this workshop you will have an opportunity to explore your spiritual gifts and develop your call to everyday ministry through self assessment, discussion, and activity.

CONVO W o r k S H o P S

CONVO 2010 SPeaker BiograPHYMark Yaconelli holds an MA in Christian Spirituality from the Graduate Theological Union and received a Graduate Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Mark was the founder and director of the Youth Ministry and Spirituality Project at San Francisco Theological Seminary which received national attention for its ground-breaking integration of spiritual direction, contemplation, and ancient spiritual practices within adolescent spiritual formation programs. Interviews and profiles of his work have appeared in the national media including the Wall Street Journal, ABC World News Tonight, Knight Ridder News Service, and The Osgood Files for CBS Radio.

Mark is now a co-founder and program director for Triptykos, the public action program for the Center for Engaged Compassion at Claremont School of Theol-ogy. He is also the founder and director of a local storytelling series entitled “The Hearth: Real Stories by Regular Folks.” He is in demand as a speaker and retreat leader throughout the United States and the United Kingdom.

Mark is the author of four books, his latest, Wonder, Fear, and Longing: A Book of Prayers, was released last fall.

Mark lives in Ashland, Oregon with his wife Jill and three children.

Mark Yaconelli, CONVO 2010 Keynote Speaker

aNNUal CONFeReNCe VOlUNteeR OPPORtUNities June 17-20, 2010 - University of Puget Sound

ANNUAl CONFeReNCe PAGePages (grades 8-13) are those who help the voting members at Annual Conference by producing and delivering information to delegates, handling errands, etc. Pages work a lot but there are opportunties for fellowship in the evening and it also an excellent way to learn more about the United Methodist Church! Your hous-ing and expenses are paid for by the conference.

ANNUAl CONFeReNCe VOTiNG MeMBeREach district in the conference has two youth voting members to Annual Conference, which is the yearly deci-sion making conference for the United Methodist church. If you care about the future of our church, consider serving as a voting member of Annual Conference. Your housing and expenses are paid by your district and your travel expenses are paid for by the conference if you serve in this capacity.

If you are interested in either opportunity please check the appro-priate boxes on your registration form!

sChOlaRshiPs!CONVO scholarships are available to help youth attend who may not be able to come due to cost. In addition to the regular scholarships funded by contributions to the Youth Service Fund (YSF), there are monies available for ethnic scholarships as well! Your youth director should have the application.

giViNg adUlts a bReakPromoting an event and collecting forms and getting them in on time is a lot of work! For every new youth you register to attend CONVO (who has never attended CONVO before), you will get $10 off an adult registration of your choice.

missiON VideOsThe CONVO planning team is looking for Youth Mission Trip Vid-eos to share during our gathered times! If you created, our would like to create, a video with footage from your last mission project;

please consider submitting it for our consideration. We are hoping the videos will be close to five minutes in length. Shorter videos may also be considered; as may slightly longer videos with amazing content. Please submit your video on a playable DVD (please ask about other for-mats) to Patrick Scriven at the Conference Office by April 1st. Questions? Contact Patrick: 206.304.9287 or pscriven@pnwumc.org

staRlight sOUNd daNCe themeThe theme for this year’s dance is blaCk& . So, if you would like to dress up, please wear black and/or white clothing! We’ll have video games and other optional activities too!

Faith talks Tell your story and share it on stage at CONVO 2010! Giving a faith talk can be a great opportunity for you to share what God has done in your life! Faith talks should be no longer than one single spaced typewritten page and should relate to this year’s theme; “Anatomy of a Christian” Please submit a rough draft of your faith talk to Patrick Scriven (pscriven@pnwumc.org) by April 1 for consideration.

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about CONVO 2010:aNatOmy oF a CHriStian

What exactly is it that makes a person a Christian? Is it our beliefs? Is it our appearance? Or is it our actions?

I believe that our faith is a combination of what we know intellectu-ally, experience passionately, and live out radically. So, in order to help us understand our own faith, we have designed CONVO this year to help us examine the ANATOMY OF A CHRISTIAN.

What is the Anatomy of a Christian? As a team, we decided to explore the meaning of our proclaimed faith and how that get practiced in our lives. CONVO will explore the beliefs and thoughts of our HEAD, the love and faith of our HEART, and the daily actions and service of our HANDS. Our speaker, Mark Yaconelli, who specializes in youth spirituality will lead us in this exploration.

Personally, I hope that each person that attends CONVO this year will leave this retreat with a deeper understanding of where they are on their personal journey, a fuller knowledge of their basic beliefs, and abetter understanding of how they can actively and fully live out their faith in their lives. CONVO is intended to create an environment that will foster a safe, protective, and fun exploration of these things.

I invite all youth and youth workers to come together to celebrate, worship and examine their faith while having a great time in rallies, workshops, small groups, and a myriad of additional activities!

Kathryn Ginsberg, CONVO Planning Team Chair

WHat iS tHe yOUth seRViCe FUNd (YSF)?CONVO is almost here again and it is going to be a lot of fun, and it will also be a great opportunity to once again raise money for YSF (Youth Service Fund). YSF is a Mission fund that United Methodist Churches all over the world participate in, and it is

also the only completely youth-run service fund in the whole world.

Youth Service Fund money goes to great programs such as Nothing But Nets (an organization protecting against malaria in Africa). But the money is also spent locally, by fixing the rope swing at Camp Indianola and getting a new sound system at Lazy F. As always, we will be selling all kinds of items to raise money for YSF at CONVO, so don’t forget to bring a little extra money to help out.

I can’t wait to see you at CONVO this year!

Kevin Shively, CCOYM Vice President

a QUiCk Word abOUt CONVO 2010The Bishop’s CONVOcation for High School students was first held in the Pacific Northwest Conference in 1976. This makes CONVO 2010 the 35th installment in a long line of largely successful events. We hope this year’s incarnation will be worthy of this legacy of excellent events.

CONVO is planned annually by an excellent team of youth and supportive adults who are passionate about and dedicated to making this the best event it can be. This year is no exception. We are excited to invite you to another year of CONVO!

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you or your group as they plan to attend CONVO this year.

Patrick Scriven, Associate Director of Connectional Ministries with Youth & Young Adults 206-304-9284 • pscriven@pnwumc.org

Irene DeMaris, CONVO Registrar206-870-6822 • idemaris@pnwumc.org

b r o u g h t t o y o u b y

C.C.O.Y.M.sR. high PROgRammiNg team

Kathryn Ginsberg - Chair, Kevin Shively, - Co-Chair, Merideth Stroh - Secretary, Cassandra Partridge, Amy Pazan, Eric Kress,

Chelsea Novogradic, Brandon Rogness, Daniel Talbott

jUNiOR high/middle sChOOl PROgRammiNg teamReece Jewett - Chair, Carolyn Rubenkonig, Co-Chair, Katelyn Wat-

son, Shelley Johnson, Sam Ward, David Roberts, Sam Murie, Sage Smith, Elaine Speer

adUlt RePReseNtatiVes Kate Palermini, Angie Ritchey, Cindy Smith, Craig Partridge,

Paul Bland, Sophia Agtarap, Randy Alexander

Ellie Wiesner - CCOYM President, Patrick Scriven - A.D.C.M. with Youth & Young Adults, Irene DeMaris- CONVO Registrar

Thanks to all the ADULTS who chaperone and make this event possible!