Find out more and register at bcsfusa.info!

Join us in delving deeper into questions about our faith, community, and society at this 18+ seven day DP-based workshop!

ABOUT

How can I hold strong convictions in my faith and also be intricately involved in the conversations of today's society? How do we navigate today's charged political climate while holding onto our clear principles and beliefs? How can we reconcile the vision of the community we would like to see and the current state of our movement?

With the confusion of today's society, it can be difficult to answer these big questions of faith for ourselves. We hope that during this one week together, we can gain a more grounded understanding of ourselves, our community, and our society so we can be more clear and confident to face any challenges that arise. Additionally, we want to discover what it means to have a deep and real spirituality that is integrated with every aspect of our lives. That through our faith, we can live in the world not escape from it.

STRUCTURE

This is a 7 day DP-based workshop. The schedule will consist of lectures, reflection exercises, discussions, and other activities as a group. Our main lecturers are William Haines and Frank Kaufmann - who regularly share their insights, applications of principle, and life experiences at workshops and programs for Second Gen all over the world.
Each day of the workshop will be centered on a different daily theme, focused on developing our spiritual core, relationship with God, faith community, and understanding of society.

DATES & LOCATION

Workshop Dates: Thursday, January 9th - Wednesday, January 15th
Arrivals and Registration between 2-4 PM on the 9th, Departure at 2 PM on the 15th

Location: Concord Retreat Center, Yellow Springs, West Virginia
265 Concord Road, Yellow Spring, WV 26865

PRICING & DEADLINES

$350 Normal 11/23- 12/10
$365 Late Bird 12/11- 12/23

*Note: payment must be submitted before each deadline to qualify as part of that payment period.

**In considering participation, please make effort to attend for the full 7 days as part-time attendance is limited and would interfere with the group experience.

Once you register, we will email you about payment options.

QUESTIONS?

Please email the workshop staff at dmvyam@gmail.com.

Honduras Peace Park Announcement

December 29, 2019 - January 11, 2020

Consider coming to Honduras to help create a peace park. The goal of the project is to create awareness for the need for a united community across the Americas. This is a project to foster friendship, collaboration and solidarity with the peoples of the Americas as we strive to develop a Culture of Peace. 

Participants will be responsible for a project fee of $500. (which will cover room, board, in country travel, and project activities.) They are also responsible for their flight to and from San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Participants will be met at the airport by a staff member.

For more information please go to: http://www.peaceinproject.com/upcoming-project/

Please forward any questions to Carol Pobanz at PeaceINproject@gmail.com

October 18-20, 2019

Chicago, IL

Click on this link for more details! https://yayam.familyfed.org/pswm

The Blessed Culture and Sports Festival (BCSF) is a 5-day culture and sports event that was started in 2006 and has taken place every year since.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BCSFUSA/

Contact the BCSF team: infobcsf@gmail.com

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND

2019 STF-GPA ALUMNI REUNION

The purpose of this reunion is to facilitate a memorable opportunity for STF GPA alumni and staff to:

• CONNECT to each other and our STF GPA family

• NOURISH our spiritual journey

• SHARE our experiences and lessons

• CREATE a network of support for continued growth

When: August 2nd-4th

Where: UTS (30 Seminary Dr, Barrytown, NY 12507)

Who is this for?

All STF/GPA Alumni are welcome to attend. First come, first served!

• STF Europe Alumni are also welcome!

• Current Staff of GPA!

• Spouses and Children of Alumni

More info at https://www.stfgpalumni.org/events

The Cheon Jeong Gung Headquarters and the Hyojeong Cultural Center will be jointly hosting True Parents’ 2019 Summer Hyojeong Culture and Arts Youth Camp in commemoration of the 7th Anniversary of True Father’s Holy Ascension.

It is our hope that this Hyojeong Culture and Arts Academy and Youth Camp can support our talented youth in expressing their devotion for the upcoming 7th Anniversary of True Father’s Holy Ascension, and in creating a culture of heart through the arts.

Deep in the heart of New York, a spark begins to burn… It will become ablaze on July 23rd. Ignite is a 6 day workshop centered on helping you discover your potential and empower you to take ownership over your life. For the past 9 years Ignite has taken place in California and for the first time will be serving the East Coast. Come ignite yourself at UTS! Designed to impact the working professional, gap year explorer, or new high school grad, any and all adults 18+ are welcome. Are you ready to live life to the fullest? We only have 40 spots available, so sign up now!

July 23 @ 3 PM - July 28 @ 2 PM
Registration Fee: $450
Location: 
Unification Theological Seminary
30 Seminary Dr.
Barrytown, NY 12507

If you have any questions or concerns or if you are a resident in a different country that would like to participate, please email us at nextgentrainings@gmail.com.

THERE WILL BE TWO SEPARATE WORKSHOPS:

1. SEONGHWA STUDENTS 14 DAYS WORKSHOP: JULY 22TH TO AUGUST 4TH, 2019.

2. YOUNG ADULTS AND CARP MEMBERS 16 DAYS WORKSHOP: AUGUST 6TH TO 21TH, 2019.

* Please note, we are recruiting only high-school students for the Seonghwa students’ section (year of birth 2003 or earlier); and “young adults” here refers to young members of 30 years of age and under (year of birth 1989 or later).

Venue: They will both be held at the HJ Cultural Center (Cheongshim International Youth Center).

Some aspects of the program: a Special meeting with True Parents, Divine Principle lectures, True Parents’ life courses, readings from the three Cheong Il Guk Holy Scriptures, Holy Ground pilgrimage, YSP peace designer activities, Special Education and leadership development that can contribute to the substantiation of Cheong Il Guk.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS SO WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Deadline for application is *May 15th, 2019. All applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be notified.

* those who decide to not attend by the deadline, please contact Tomomi Fukuda

Participation fee: International participants including the USA is covered by True Parents. Therefore you simply need to purchase your plane ticket.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT

TOMOMI FUKUDA

TOMOWHITE2018@GMAIL.COM

917-385-4664

Camp Shehaqua is all about building an authentic community where families experience Gods heart through self-discovery, principled relationships, and the purity of nature. So bring your whole family!

If you’re in high school you get an especially fun week with activities like white-water-rafting, paint-balling, and much more. Not to mention your chance to create new friendships and build on old ones.

In Week 1 this year, we are organizing a program for Supernovas (high-school aged kids) called Attitude of Raditude Outings. There will be an additional price of $65 per participant for this. Please see the Registration page to learn how to sign up.

Location: Camp Shehaqua - Lake Harmony, PA 18624 (Hickory Run State Park)

Who: high school students attending Week 1 of Shehaqua Family Camp.

Cost: Please go to this link for a breakdown of the costs.

Early Bird Registration ends on June 9th!

“The ocean has been such a wonderful teacher for me in my life that I created the Ocean Challenge program to give young people the leadership training the ocean provides.”

— SUN MYUNG MOON

National Ocean Challenge Program (NOCP) 2019 is now taking applications for youth ages 16 to 30 with an adventurous spirit, eagerness to learn, and open minds. This is the 11th anniversary year for NOCP in Kodiak, AK, and they plan to make it the best year yet!

The National Ocean Challenge Program began as a grassroots project by a group of captains who did Ocean Challenge in Gloucester, MA back in the 1980s and 90s. Passionate to share the ocean challenge experience with the next generation, they created a program with the available Good-Go boats on Kodiak Island, a location where True Parents spent a lot of time fishing, and inaugurated the program in 2009 as its official first year.

Over the years, many volunteers, staff, leaders and sponsors have helped develop and cultivate this program, making it possible each year.

This year, the program will be the well-known 21-day length from July 7 to 27, where the youth and young adults will cover basic safety, boating, navigation, oceanology, and hiking the first few days, river and deep sea fishing for 14 days, and the last few days will conclude with a service project, city tour, talent show and graduation ceremony.

For those already experienced with boating and who want to pursue something more challenging, there will be a 40-day Captain-in-Training (CIT) program from June 29 to August 7. Those applying for this position need to be at least 18-years-old, must already have taken a USCG certified boating safety course and have done CPR/First Aid training. CITs will be learning boat care, minor boat repairs and maintenance, boat operation and navigation, fishing techniques, and the responsibilities expected of a captain.

This year, NOCP is looking for four team leaders who will work directly with the education coordinator to serve as an extension of their staff in an elder brother/sister role for a team of five participants.

The internal education during the time of the program will focus on teachings from True Parents, understanding the meaning of Hyojeong, and learning the different aspects of Ocean Providence. The three weeks will provide an opportunity to develop leadership skills, experience God’s love, and deepen our understanding of True Parents’ life course and our identity.

Why did True Father often go fishing?

“When I go out to fish in the ocean, I am actually fishing the world. It is for this purpose that I fish;
it is a condition of devotion. You too have to learn to love the ocean. The fastest way to focus your mind
is by fishing. I can say this from my own experience.”
(289-122, 1997/12/30)

The application deadline is May 5th with limited space and scholarships available.

www.oceanchallenge.org

EPIC ("Embodying Principles in Culture") is back! If you're ready for a truly divine and revolutionary experience with the Principle, then EPIC is for you. Join us from July 7th to July 20th for an EPIC two weeks at the beautiful Morning Gardens in Gloucester, MA!

MISSION STATEMENT: For participants to understand Divine Principle on a personal level and integrate it into daily life such that they are empowered with confidence to express it to others.

WHO: 9th Grade - College Sophomores

WHEN: July 7th - July 20th

WHERE: Morning Gardens in Gloucester, MA

Early Bird Fee: $650 (with scholarships available for families in need - contact Joe Leonard at jpl14495@yahoo.com to apply and for more information). Early bird deadline is Sunday, May 26th at 11:59 PM EST.

Regular Fee: $700 (if you register after May 26th)

Registration Closes June 23rd at 11:59 PM EST. Due to limited spacing, there are no guarantees that applicants will be accepted.

For general information and questions, please contact the program director, Miwa Couweleers, at miwacouweleers@gmail.com.

Back in February, Alexi (a young leader in Russia) approached our YAYAM team about inviting some young Unificationists from America to come to Russia for a 1 month summer program. The eldest second generation in Russia are just now turning 18-20. After True Parent’s met Gorbachev in the 90’s, many US missionaries moved to Russia. These are the children of those who met True Parents at that time.

Thus our goal is to pilot a partnership with our Russian family, by finding 3 Americans to participate in the Kola Project this summer!

From our Russian family: “We will take care of them with all our hearts paying back the debts we have to the first missionaries who came to Russia. “

YAYAM is looking to sponsor one of the 3 participants as the “team leader” of the group. If you are interested, please email Tasnah Bercy at tbercy@unification.org. Due to Visa timetables, please reach out by May 10.

Who: Young, strong, ambitious.

Where: Russia – St. Petersburg and Kola Peninsula

When: July 1-28, 2019

What:

• BUILDING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH HEAVENLY PARENT AND TRUE PARENTS

• STUDYING PRINCIPLE

• BUILDING HEAVENLY CHARACTER (PERSONALITY)

• DEVELOPING A DESIRE TO LIVE FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS

• STRENGTHENING MIND AND BODY

How:

• Through Divine Principle education

• By practicing fundraising for service project

• By doing service project in the wild northern nature

• During challenging hiking

• Bonus: Sightseeing in one of the most beautiful cities of the world – St. Petersburg

Facebook Group

Promo Video

Informational Flyer

To register, contact Alexei Saveliev at asaveliev2007@gmail.com. Please cc Tasnah Bercy (tbercy@unification.org) so I can assist with coordination

Camp Lone Star is a youth leadership camp held every summer at Tejas Trails, Blanco Texas. It is fully run by young adults and encourages spiritual growth and servant-leadership for young teens. The week-long camp includes various outdoor activities, lectures from guest speakers, opportunities for self reflection and personal goal setting, and building friendships.

Cost: Early bird (Before May 26th) - $280 (sibling $260). Regular (After May 26th) - $300 (sibling $280).

For More information and to register please click on the link to the official Camp Lone Star Website below!

Camp Kogape is a place where the Midwest Youth Family bond together in building relationships with each other and with God. This will be our second year joining together our summer camps from around Subregion 3 into one huge camp! The theme this year is “Own It.”

Dates: June 30th (3pm) - July 6th (1pm)

Location: Camp Wyoming 9106 42nd Ave. Wyoming, Iowa 52362

Age Range: Middle School and High School (Entering 6th Grade through Senior Fall 2019)

Registration Fee: Participant:s $245 (Additional sibling(s) discount $195)

Team Leaders: $200

REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 26TH

Check out our Facebook Group for more information and be sure to check out our promo video: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2048163588833707/

Camp Aurora is a camp designed for young unificationists to deepen their relationship with God and grow their relationships with other blessed children. Camp Aurora offers Youth, Middle School, and High School camps. This summer 2019 we hope you can join us at Camp Aurora!

Camp Aurora offers Youth, Middle School, and High School camps. The appropriate age groups are as listed: Youth Camp is for those who are entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade, Middle School Camp is for those entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade, lastly High School Camp is for those entering 10th, 11th, 12th or new graduates.

Where: Geneva Point Center on Lake Winnipesaukee (108 Geneva Point Rd, Moultonborough, New Hampshire 03254)

Dear parents and community leaders:

The biggest summer camp in North America for blessed children is coming soon! 

Please share the following information with others:

2019 One Heart Camp schedule is as follows.

Leadership camp: staff for high school camp and middle school camp

6/20 - 6/23

High school camp: CURRENT 9th - 12th grade

6/23 - 6/29

Middle school camp: CURRENT 5th - 8th grade (All current 8th grader participate middle school camp, not high school camp)

6/30 - 7/6

If you find "bus ride to/from camp" section in the online registration process, PLEASE CHOOSE "NO" AT THIS POINT.

A separate email will be sent out regarding with bus transportation.

Please go to the link below for online registration and camp staff application as well as MEDICAL FORM.

Here's quick note.

• Camp fee: $375 (it's early bird if registered by May 26), $400 (after May 26), Early bird discount ends May 26. 

• Nor-Cal and out-of-state discount: $50 will be applied at check-out

• Cancellation after June 9 the refund for the camp fee will be a half.

• Walk-in camp fee: $425

Medical Form: https://bafcyouthministry.typeform.com/to/OYODvu

Staff App: https://bafcyouthministry.typeform.com/to/lW5NEd

Staff Payment: https://bafcyouthministry.typeform.com/to/X53Azo

Join 500 youth and young adults from across the nation for a weekend experience focused on:

• fueling spiritually fulfilled individuals

• cultivating a foundation for happy marriages and families and

• stepping up to shape a better world

Join 120 young adults from across the nation for an all inclusive 7-Day spiritual leadership experience including DP applied seminar, the PSWM weekend, the Summer Soulstice concert, the rally with True Mother, the Cheong Pyeong experience, and the YSP peace Designer Seminar.

The Midwest YAM is coming together this summer to host our first subregion-wide young adult retreat! Come join us for a weekend of connection, inspiration, and rejuvenation. This retreat will give you many opportunities to gain resources to become internally & externally excellent, in addition to the many indoor/outdoor activities planned. With the retreat site being so near Lake Michigan, you can also hang out at the beach with new and old friends. 

When: June 13th - 16th

Where: Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Center

Early Bird: 10% off. Ends May 14, 2019

Register at: https://hsa.regfox.com/midwest-young-adult-retreat

Let others know that you're going! https://www.facebook.com/events/264759294422422/

Don’t miss out on an awesome extended weekend in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains north of LA. Take a step away from the busyness of work, meet new people from across America, enjoy an array of outdoor activities, and make some meaningful connections with other young professionals!  

Start your summer off right by coming to Subregion 3’s first ever Blessing Level 2 Workshop! Early bird discount ends May 10!

Who: Candidate and Parents

Cost:

• Early Bird (Until May 10th) - $95 (workshop only), $145 (workshop and hotel).

• Regular (After May 10th) - $105 (workshop only), $145 (workshop and hotel).

Location: Chicago Family Church (55 E Commerce Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60173)

Join us for an Alternative Spring Break weekend on Easter weekend! Why? To spend a weekend with your friends and live for the sake of others at the historical Morning Garden in Gloucester, Massachusetts!

When: Friday, April 19th at 5pm - Sunday, April 21st at 3pm
Where: Morning Garden, 190 Western Ave, Gloucester MA 01930
Registration Fee: $80

We only have space for 40 participants!
***If you are in need of financial assistance, please reach out to your Youth Pastors***

Triangle Family church is hosting an SR2 wide event for our high schoolers on April 19-21. There will be camping in Raleigh, North Carolina at the beautiful Falls Lake state park. You'll get to enjoy time in nature, great food, fun, sports as well as do service work to give back to the community.

The purpose is to have fun together with other people of similar values as you. To develop deep friendships. To practice serving others and see how that can enrich our lives. And to see that we can have a big impact when we come together for a higher purpose. 

Cost: Early Bird (Before April 5th) - $50. After April 5th - $60.

For questions please email Josh Angelucci (joshuaan1@gmail.com)