About us, our mission, and why we matter:Young Adult conferences happen twice a year (Spring and Fall), usually at a church in the district, but have also been known to take place at camps in Oregon or Washington. Our age range is 18 to 35, and our conferences range in size from 40 to 80 attendees including a 5-10 person staff. The staff for each con differs and individuals on staff come from all over the Pacific Northwest (staff for our last con spanned from Ashland to Seattle). Young Adult conferences fulfill a need that many churches can’t for us. Many people in our age range do not feel comfortable in a traditional congregation, are still too transient to put down roots in a single congregation, or find their religious and spiritual community on the campuses of the colleges and universities throughout the district. At this point in our lives, many Young Adults find that conferences provide the spiritual home and community we need. Many congregations struggle to support the needs of their local Young Adult groups.The last several conferences have not only facilitated networking among young adults in the area, but also revitalized young adult groups from campuses and churches alike. On April 26th, 2009, at the suggestion of the district program consultant, Tandi Rogers Koerger, we voted as a conference to officially break from the district, to officially drop the D in our name, so to speak. The vote was unanimous. We will spend the next several conferences sorting out protocol and electing official staff. Announcements:
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