YOUTH JOURNEY TO MOSAIC
A conference and beach retreat for High School Students to see how we have missed others by looking at God’s heart for justice and response to racism through experiences, stories, and conversations.
FOR: High School Students (completed 9th-12th grade)
DATE: August 4-10
CONFERENCE LOCATION: Pacific Lutheran University and Surrounding Area
RETREAT LOCATION: TBD
STUDENT: $350
LEADER: $250
WHAT TO EXPECT
- General Sessions featuring engaging worship and messages exploring the Biblical narrative showing God’s heart for justice
- Road Trips exploring the stories and experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans and Asian Americans through interactive experiences, story and small group discussions
- Community with other high school students as we sleep, eat and relaz in a college dorm setting
- Connection with PacNWC ethnic churches
- Fun recreation and hang out options during organized activities and free times
- Retreat to the beach with just our group for three nights after the conference
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, August 4
1:00 PM Registration Begins
3:00 PM Orientation Session
5:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Evening Session
9:00 PM Youth Group Time
Thursday, August 5 & Friday, August 6
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Road Trips
12:00 PM – Lunch at Host Church
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Road Trips
4:00 PM – Free Time/Rec Options
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Session
9:00 PM – Youth Group Time
Saturday, August 7
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Final Session
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Youth Group Time
3:30 PM Checkout
August 7 - August 10
Retreat to the beach (location TBD)
SESSION SPEAKERS
Tarah Hollingsworth – Former MUD speaker and youth pastor
Michael Thomas – Lead Pastor of Radiant Covenant Church
Danny Martinez – Superintendent of the Central Conference of the ECC
Britta Burger – Co-Pastor of Newport Covenant Church
ROAD TRIP GUIDES
Dominique Gilliard – Director of Racial Righteousness and Reconciliation for the ECC
Corey Greaves – Director of Mending Wings Ministries
Fil and Juana Nesta – Co-Pastors of Stockton Covenant Church
Greg Yee – Superintendent of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the ECC
