Friday, February 01, 2008

2008 ILLINOIS/WISCONSIN SPRING DISTRICT YOUTH RETREAT

Feb. 29-March 2, Decatur (Ill.) Church of the Brethren
300! Celebrating our Brethren heritage

The Church of the Brethren celebrates its 300th birthday this year. You are invited to the party. Come for a weekend when we'll explore how our faith tradition became what it is today and what that means for us now. The weekend will also include good food, games and recreation, a possible service project, worship, and more. Friends are welcome!
  • WHERE: Decatur Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Warren St., Decatur, Ill.
  • WHEN: Feb. 29-March 2, 2008. Registration will begin at 8 p.m. We will stay for church and finish by noon on Sunday.
  • WHO: Anyone in 9th through 12th grades, and advisors.
  • LEADERSHIP: Logan Condon from the Brethren Historical Library and Archives; James Gibble-Keenan from the Youth Heritage Teams, and others.
  • WHAT: A weekend filled with fun, learning, worship, food, and time with friends.
  • COST: $30 (free for advisors). Registration forms are available at www.cobyouth.org. Registrations are due by FEB. 21!
  • WANT MORE INFO? See the district youth website, www.cobyouth.org.