CongrUUity

Social Action is what it’s all about and we are going to learn how the actions we take can make a real difference in the world.

What are we going to do?

Explore how to make the world a better place

Learn new songs and play new games

Practice the seven principles in a safe and affirming community

Learn about many ways to perform social action

Be a participant in live social action projects

Meet other awesome cool-possum Jr. YRUU’ers

Have oodles and noodles of fun

What to bring:

• A change of clothes,
• toothbrush,
• something to sleep on,
• $30 (Thirty dollars),
• drums or rhythm instruments and
• an advisor.

What to leave:

• Electronic devices (i.e. games and such)

What to expect:

Arrive Friday evening, registration will begin at 9pm and opening circle will begin at 10pm. Everyone will be assigned to a touch group at this time. Each participant will attend all activities with their touch group. Lights out at midnight.

We have a big day planned on Saturday including a presentation about Social Action, small group activities, and a trip to the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. After all the hard work, we will end Saturday with fun activities and a short worship service. Again, lights out at midnight.

After closing circle on Sunday morning, all participants are invited to attend our regular Sunday service.

The Rules (known as the BIG FOUR)

1. No drugs, alcohol, or consumption of any medication without the prior knowledge of parent and advisor
2. No sexual behavior
3. No weapons or violence
4. Respect all persons and property. Each person is empowered to speak up if they feel that they have been disrespected.

What else:

You must pre-register, we must know of all participants prior to the conference. All Middle School YRUU are invited to attend, this will include youth 11-14 and/or 6th-8th grade. This event is not appropriate for those youth who have already taken part in high school YRUU events. There will be a 1 to 6 ratio of adults to youth. Each touch group will have at least one adult assigned; this adult will be expected to interact with the youth assigned to their group during the conference. Other adults will be available during the conference to assist each group.

How to Register:

Use the Youth Registration link and fill the form out. You will need a valid e-mail address to receive the response forms that you will need to print out and bring with you.

If you can't fill the form out on-line, then print out a copy. Fill out this printed copy and mail the form to:

Ann McDermott
600 NW 13th Street
First Unitarian Church
Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Or fax to: 405-232-3843

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