2015 Youth Conference Pictures

What a great youth conference! That was an event never to be forgotten. Bro. Erekson from the Vicksburg Ward took a lot of pictures of the whole event. He has posted them for us. They will only be up for a few months as they take up a lot of space.

Here is what he said:

I have uploaded 318 of the best pictures I took at Youth Conference to a Google Plus Photo Album and also to a Picasaweb album. Feel free to view and download any or all (about 780 MB) of the photos. I will leave the photos up as long as possible, hopefully at least 6 months. However, due to space limitations I will remove them at some point.

Feel free to share the link with any other youth or leaders.

Enjoy!

Bro. Mike Erekson
Vicksburg Ward, Jackson Stake

2015 Youth Conference Registration and Info

The theme for 2015's Youth Conference is "Forever Strong." Registration is open! We need everyone to register by June 15th. 

We will be at the Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg.
There is a blog page with the agenda and items to bring.

Little Philmont Training

We have an upcoming Little Philmont conference! This is an exciting event designed to help anyone in any sort of way associated with scouting in the Church be more familiar with the scouting program, why we use it, and how we make it work well for us.

 When is Little Philmont?

February 7th, 2015
7:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Stake Center in Clinton, MS

How do I register?

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-little-philmont-tickets-13677153735

What is Little Philmont?

Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico is the site of several premier scout leader training courses every year. Two weeks out of every summer (two sessions, one week each), the Church holds Priesthood Leadership Training at Philmont Scout Ranch, where the General Young Men Presidency and General Primary Presidency train Stake Presidencies in using Scouting in conjunction with the priesthood. Those Stake Presidencies are then encouraged to take what they learn back to their stakes and hold a "Little Philmont" - a one or two day conference about how Scouting fits with the Church and the priesthood. This is done under the direction of the Young Men General Presidency. In fact, I have heard there is often a member of the Young Men General Presidency, as well as members of the Board at the Little Philmont.

Who should attend a Little Philmont?

Everyone! Little Philmont is for anyone with a Scout-related calling, from direct contact leaders to committee members, Cubs through Venturing. It is for Young Men and Primary presidencies on both the stake and ward level. It is for bishoprics and parents of scouts. And, of course, commissioners serving LDS units would find it helpful. It is for anyone who could benefit from a better understanding of how the priesthood and Scouting fit together and why the Lord has asked us to use this program to raise His young men and train them to be missionaries (and beyond).

Priest/Laurel Activity, January 2-3

Theme: #ForgetYourSelfie
 









When: January 2-3, 2015

Where:

655 Monroe Road

Hattiesburg MS 3901

Registration is now open: http://forgetyourselfie.eventbrite.com

Schedule

Friday

1:00 Check-in

2:00: Intro to theme and weekend schedule

2:30-4:00: Classes (Group Dating Activity)

4:30-5:30 Ultimate Frisbee

5:30-7:00 Dinner and Clean up

7:00-9:00 Dance

9:00-10:00 Dessert and Games

10:30 Bedtime

Saturday

8:00-10:00 Small Group Breakfast and Clean up

10:00-12:00 Classes and Service Project

12:00 Lunch

1:00-2:00 Kickball

2:00-4:00 Classes and Service Project

4:00 Dismiss and Go Home

Lindsey Stirling Live Facebook Event

Participate in a live event Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30 p.m. MST featuring world-famous LDS entertainer Lindsey Sterling. Don’t dress up or buy a ticket. You can participate wherever you are!
Streaming live to the LDS Youth Facebook page, YouTube, or the Mormon Channel, this event will also be hosted in three languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese)!
Lindsey Stirling is a dancing, hip hop violinist, a returned missionary, and a self-made success story. Youth around the world will have a chance to ask Lindsey questions, moderated by Young Men general president David L. Beck and Young Women general president Bonnie L. Oscarson. Elder Beck said of the event, “Elder Bednar has challenged all of us to “share goodness”—to use social media to flood the earth with goodness and truth. This Face to Face event is just one way we are trying to follow that counsel.”

Lindsey will share her own story—including how she learned to recognize her worth, how she shares the gospel, and how she has risen above criticism to make a unique contribution to the world. Lindsey will also perform on her violin.

Hasten the Work Activity

hasten the work

youth activity

saturday, november 15

 ·        Stake Center, Clinton, MS

·        2:00PM – 9:00pm

·        Ages 12 – 18

·        Dinner served

·        Hasten the Work shirts & jeans (no holes, rips, etc.); no shorts or capris.

~Dance Theme~ 

Dancing Through the Decades

(dress up from your favorite decade)

Timeline:

 2:00-2:30  Opening (all ages)

 2:30-4:30  Travel the World itinerary (all ages)

  4:30-5:00  Closing (all ages)

  5:00-6:00  Dinner (all ages)

  6:00-7:00  Dance Instruction (all ages-yes, ALL ages J)

  7:00-9:00  Dance (14 & up)

  7:00-9:00  Activity (12-13)

2014 Youth Conference

Youth Conference is fast approaching! This year we will have the Hattiesburg, Jackson, and Monroe Stakes together for Youth Conference.

Our theme for this year is "Moroni's Quest." Along with the usual cool speakers and fun service project we'll practice archery and do some epic Nephite battle re-enactments!

Key Info:

Date: June 26-28, 2014
Location: Pearl River Community College
Youth ages: 14-18
Registration Deadline: May 1st.
Facebook Page
Registration Website

Check back on the 2014 Youth Conference blog page for more info as it becomes available as well as info on the T-shirt design contest.