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“A World Unbroken”
July 3-10, 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky
For over 50 years, NYC has and continues to be an integral part of youth groups across Canada and the United States. It occurs only every four years and for most, presents a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to join in with thousands of peers to experience God’s presence through worship, service projects, devotions, concerts and amazing fellowship.
The purpose of NYC 2011–”A World Unbroken” is for participants to:
1. Experience the transformational power of God.
2. Understand the brokeness in the world.
3. Discover effective ways to respond to this brokeness.
4. Engage in the work of God to bring hope and restoration.
about
Once upon a time, way back in 1958 the first International Institute took place. While this event was not called Nazarene Youth Conference, the idea was the same: gather high school students from all over the USA and Canada for a time focused on the transforming story and love of God. In 1974 International Institutes were renamed Nazarene World Youth Conferences and included delegates from all around the world. Districts selected delegates who were sent to NYC (yes, there was an application process, references, and Scripture memory verses). Then in 1987 the name changed to Nazarene Youth Congress and aimed to serve the USA and Canada regions. Recently, in 2002, the name of this transformational event was changed to Nazarene Youth Conference and was opened to all USA/Canada teens to attend. One element remains true: since that first conference in Estes Park, Colorado, we have made it a priority to keep drawing students together, sharing the story of God’s love, and inviting God to change us!
NYC changes locations and has met in St. Louis, Houston, Toronto, Phoenix, Orlando, Washington D.C., Estes Park, Colorado, Mexico, and Switzerland. God has done great things through those times! Story after story is told of how God used that time to call people to full-time ministry, to dedicate their lives fully to Christ in every way, to open their heart to what God was and is calling them to do.
We are excited to share that other Nazarene Youth Conferences/Congresses have sprung up all over the world from Europe to South America to the Caribbean to Asia. One thing has remained true at each of these incredible events: God’s presence!
As you register and prepare to come to NYC 2011 – A World Unbroken – know that you are part of a great movement of God in the life of His people!
Here is a top-ten list for why YOU should include NYC 2011 in your summer plans:
NYC is a well-loved Nazarene youth tradition! Thousands of teenagers have received a call to ministry and have changed their world. Will you be next?
Can you say PAR-TAY?! This is an awesome opportunity to get your party on with thousands of Nazarene teens! You will mix and mingle with people who love and worship the same God from all over the United States and Canada.
Speakers! No, we are not talking about the sub woofers you are trying to talk your parents into letting you buy…we’re talking about leaders who tell the truth and who proclaim the message of the love and freedom we have in Christ!
NYC 2011 will have some of Christian music’s top performing artists leading in worship. Details on artists who will be attending will be available at a later date.
Top secret investigations—we mean, college investigations. Are you interested in attending university? All Nazarene Universities and Colleges from Canada and the United States will be present to answer your toughest questions, including “what kind of food does the cafeteria serve?”
You will be able to spend time with your District—that means meeting with teens from your area who are on the same journey. Whether it be during the traveling to and from NYC 2011, or at late-night activities, you will definitely embark on an adventure with those on your district – it’s gonna be epic!
The theme is “A World Unbroken.” So while attending NYC 2011 you will be able to participate in unbreaking your heart, your family, your youth group, your community and your world with the help of thousands of your new besties (you know, those people we mentioned in #9)!
The city of Louisville is graciously hosting your NYC, and we have the opportunity to serve alongside them in several different Ministry With Others Projects. This is our chance to give back to the community and be an instrument of Christ’s love.
You will get to see the big picture—a glimpse into the life that God is calling us as a generation to! Be un! (if you don’t know what “be un” means…you might just need to go to NYC 2011)
NYC will be a life-changing experience where God is present and will transform your life if you are willing. Let’s just be honest—what is cooler than that?!
schedule
Sunday 3 July
Travel to Louisville, Kentucky
Monday 4 July
Kings Island Theme and Waterpark 8:00am-11:30pm
Tuesday 5 July
NYC Begins
1:00pm-8:00pm Registration
5:30pm-6:30pm Dinner
9:00pm-11:30pm Regional Gatherings
Wednesday 6 July
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast in hotel
9:00am-3:00pm MWO (Ministry With Others), projects by district, Lunch provided by district
5:00pm-6:30pm Dinner
7:00pm-9:00pm Session #1
9:00pm-11:30pm Concert in Arena
Thursday 7 July
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast in hotel
9:30am-11:00am Session #2
11:00am-12:00pm Group photo front of arena on steps
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch Group A (included in program fee), Exhibit Hall Group B (1/2 regions)
1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch Group B (included in program fee), Exhibit Hall Group A (1/2 regions)
2:00pm-2:45pm Workshops Group A (1/2 regions), Exhibit Hall Group B (1/2 regions)
3:15pm-4:00pm Workshops Group B (1/2 regions), Exhibit Hall Group A (1/2 regions)
4:00pm-5:30pm Exhibit Hall open
5:00pm-6:30pm Dinner (meal card in Arena)
7:00pm-9:00pm Session #3
9:00pm-11:30pm Exhibit Hall open
Friday 8 July
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast in hotel
10:00am-11:30am Session #4
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch Group A (included in program fee), Exhibit Hall Group B (1/2 regions)
1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch Group B (included in program fee), Exhibit Hall Group A (1/2 regions)
2:00pm-2:45pm Workshops Group A (1/2 regions), Exhibit Hall Group B (1/2 regions)
3:15pm-4:00pm Workshops Group B (1/2 regions), Exhibit Hall Group A (1/2 regions)
4:00pm-5:30pm Exhibit Hall open
5:00pm-6:30pm Dinner (meal card in Arena)
7:00pm-9:00pm Session #5
9:00pm-11:30pm Exhibit Hall open
Saturday 9 July
7:30am-12:30pm Quizzing (10 rounds)
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast in hotel (included in program fee)
9:15am-3:00pm Tourism Day, Lunch provided by district
3:00pm-5:30pm Exhibit Hall open
5:00pm-6:30pm Dinner (meal card in Arena)
7:00pm-9:00pm Session #6
9:30pm-11:30pm Concert in Arena
Sunday 10 July
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast in hotel
10:00am-12:00pm Session #7
12:00pm Departure
registration
New Extended Deadline to August 25th:
If you missed the July 15th deadline, don’t worry you can still apply! We’ve extended the deadline to August 25th to give you more time to get your forms completed. Send us your application and $100 deposit soon! Your next payment of $350 is due in September.
Registration Process for STUDENTS:
The student completes all 3 required forms:
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1. Application form
with $100 non-refundable deposit (Apply online at bottom of page. If you use the online form, then pay your deposit with PayPal. Instructions will be provided on the form)
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2. Medical/Liability Release Form
(Must be notarized and mailed to the District NYC Coordinator)
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3. Personal Reference Form
completed by your local pastor or youth leader (This form must be mailed to the District NYC Coordinator)
We’ve given you the option of completing your application online to help speed up the registration process. If you choose to register online, remember that you still need to get your Medical/Liability Release form completed, notorized and mailed in and also have your pastor or youth pastor fill out the Personal Reference Form and mail that in too. We highly recommend you use the online application form, because it’s fast and immediately secures you a spot on the trip.
Student submits the above forms and $100 non-refundable deposit to the District NYC Coordinator by July 15, 2010.
Make cheque payable to:
“NYC”
Mail to:
Hayley Tarrant, District NYC Coordinator
c/o Guildford Church of the Nazarene
9012 160th Street
Surrey, BC V4N 3A5
District interviews and/or approves the student.
Student makes all required payments to complete the $1,950 trip cost.
Get the forms from your youth pastor or download them here:
1. Application form
2. Medical/Liability Release Form
3. Personal Reference Form
Submit your application and deposit below:
Registration Process for ADULT SPONSORS:
The sponsor completes application and medical/liability release forms:
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1. Application form
with $100 non-refundable deposit (Apply online at bottom of page. If you use the online form, then pay your deposit with PayPal. Instructions will be provided on the form)
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2. Medical/Liability Release Form
(Must be notarized and mailed to the District NYC Coordinator)
We’ve given you the option of completing your application online to help speed up the registration process. If you choose to register online, remember that you still need to get your Medical/Liability Release form completed, notorized and mailed to the District NYC Coordinator. We highly recommend you use the online application form, because it’s fast and immediately secures you a spot on the trip.
Sponsor submits the above forms and $100 non-refundable deposit to the District NYC Coordinator by July 15, 2010.
Make cheque payable to:
“NYC”
Mail to:
Hayley Tarrant, District NYC Coordinator
c/o Guildford Church of the Nazarene
9012 160th Street
Surrey, BC V4N 3A5
District checks references, interviews and/or approves the sponsor.
District submits sponsor’s medical/liability release form to Events Services. Once Event Services receives the form, a web link will be emailed to the applicant to conduct a background check.
Sponsor makes all required payments to complete the $1,950 trip cost.
Get the forms here:
1. Application Form
2. Medical/Liability Release Form
Submit your application and deposit below:
cost-and-deadlines
Cost is $1,950. This includes the following:
- Registration
- Flights & Transportation
- Hotel
- Meals (this does include travel day meals)
- Theme Park
- T-shirts
- Insurance
Payment Deadlines:
- August 25, 2010: $100 non-refundable deposit with registration form
- Month of September: $350 (will be sent directly to NYC Headquarters. You wll receive instructions once we receive your application)
- October 1, 2010: $300
- December 1, 2010: $300
- February 1, 2011: $300
- April 1, 2011: $300
- June 1, 2011: $300
New Extended Deadline to August 25th:
If you missed the July 15th deadline, don’t worry you can still apply! We’ve extended the deadline to August 25th to give you more time to get your forms completed. Send us your application and $100 deposit soon! Your next payment of $350 is due in September.
faq
What is Nazarene Youth Conference 2011—A World Unbroken?
NYC (Nazarene Youth Conference) is an exciting and life-changing event for high school students and it only happens once every four years! The experience is jam packed with dynamic speakers, worship with thousands of other high school students and sponsors from the Canada and the U.S., informative breakout sessions with leaders in the church, service projects in the community, high energy concerts from some leading artists in Christian music, and so much more.
At this conference we will explore how to experience the transformational power of God, understand the brokenness in the world, discover effective ways to respond to this brokenness, and engage in the work of God to bring hope and healing. Come join us as we envision A World Unbroken!
When and where is NYC?
The event will take place in Louisville, Kentucky at the International Convention Center (KICC) and Downtown Arena. The actual conference dates are July 5-10, 2011. However, we may have additional activities planned for you before or after the conference. So stay up to date by reading our Blog!
Who can attend NYC 2011—A World Unbroken?
• Any student who is going into or graduating from high school in 2011 (yes, incoming grade 9 students can come too) and of course all those in between.
• Adults who are approved by our district as a sponsor and have undergone a background check. There is a required sponsor to student ratio of 1:8. It is recommended that every church sending students to NYC would send at least one sponsor from that church to attend NYC as well.
• Adults who are interested in volunteering for the event. There is a minimum age requirement of 21 and all volunteers must undergo a background check, provide a pastoral reference, and be approved by the NYC office. Volunteers are such an important part of making NYC happen!
Why should I go?
• Students: This event will be one of the highlights of your life and one you will remember for years to come! How many chances do we have as high school students to meet teenagers from all over Canada and the U.S. and worship with thousands of people just like us? The relationships you establish at NYC will be life changing and the impact of God’s presence and touch transformational.
• Adult District Sponsors: How many times as adults do we wonder what it would be like to be a part of something that matters and makes a difference? Here is your chance – to put the faith that you have in our teenagers into action, to invest individually in their lives right where they are, and to witness first-hand what God can do when the youth of our world fully surrender to Him.
• Adult Event Volunteers: Just in case the idea of a free one-of-a-kind t-shirt doesn’t light a fire inside of you, how about a chance to be a part of THE team that makes happen the 2nd largest event sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene? You will not only have the opportunity to use your gifts and interests to make NYC a reality; you will also be investing in the lives of thousands of teenagers as they explore what it takes to create A World Unbroken.
Adult Event Volunteers:
In order to volunteer for NYC, you must be willing and able to assist with your own expenses (lodging, transportation, etc.) If this is an issue, please communicate with the NYC office at events@nazarene.org.
How do I register?
• Students: We will provide the process for NYC registration. All the forms you need will be available on this website, through your youth pastor or our District NYC Coordinator.
• Adult District Sponsors: All necessary registration procedures and forms will be available through our district. District sponsors must be approved by the district leadership and undergo a background check. Once approval has been given, sponsors will receive a web address from the District NYC Coordinator to register online.
• Adult Event Volunteers: All necessary registration procedures and forms will be available through the main NYC website www.nyc2011.org. Event volunteers must complete all forms, including a pastoral reference, undergo a background check and be approved by the NYC office. Once approval has been given, event volunteers will receive a web address from the NYC office to register online.
How do I get there and where will I stay?
You will be flying to Louisville, Kentucky and will be staying in a hotel located close to the convention center. We will be in communication with you on plans and costs.
Who are the speakers and musicians?
The NYC office is unable to book speakers and music until about 12 months from the event. Be assured they will be top notch. Keep an eye on the website as we will update you when speakers, music, and special events are booked.