Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church

Who Should Attend: All Youth in grades 6-12
Phone: 865-256-0773 or 865-293-4137
Email: registraryouth@holston.org
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Price: $35 per person
Event Info: Download event info

Resurrection is: Spiritual renewal weekend retreat...Closer walk with Christ...Terrific speaker with an awesome God-centered message...Fantastic worship music...Making new friends and renewing existing friendships...About 12,000 youth and adult mentors...For youth in grades 6-12...Gatlinburg, TN!

2009 Week 1 Photo Gallery
2009 Week 2 Photo Gallery

RESURRECTION 2010: January 15-17 or 22-24

• Sessions
  
  Resurrection will offer two complete sessions per weekend. You will stay with either Session A or B throughout the weekend. Use the chart below to help you determine which session will best fit your group's needs. Please make your selection carefully as we may not be able to accommodate changes.
  
  A deaf interpreter will be provided during Session B of both weekends.

  	Session A	Session B
  Friday: Registration Session I	5:00 - 7:00 PM 7:00 - 9:00 PM	7:30 - 9:30 PM 9:30 - 11:30 PM
  Saturday: Session II Free Time Session III	8:30 - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM 5:00 - 7:30 PM	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM 8:00 - 10:30 PM
  Sunday: Session IV	8:30 - 10:00 AM	10:30 - 12:00 Noon

• Youth Talent Offerings
  
  A talent offering from each of the twelve Holston Conference UMC districts will be performed at Resurrection. Contact your District Youth Coordinator for information on the district Festival of Gifts and Talents, where the youth talent for a district is selected. The youth talent must perform at Resurrection the same talent offering performed and selected at the district Festival of Gifts and Talents.
  
  The youth talents must perform at the designated time (e.g., Friday evening, etc.) for both the A and the B Sessions. Specific times of performance will be assigned through the Resurrection Design Team, taking into account travel time to the event, type of talent, and other factors.
  
  Specific times will be assigned after the youth talent results have been reported to the conference Youth Ministries office, which are due by November 15. Preferences for performing at particular times and weekends will be given priority based on completion of the Talent Form and delivery to the Youth Ministries Office.
• Leaders Prayer Breakfast
  
  A leaders' prayer breakfast is scheduled on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. upstairs in the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Please send at least one adult from your group to help undergird this event with prayer. Reservation cards will be included in the December information packets.
• Prayer Ministry
  
  In addition to praying generally for this ministry, you are invited to participate in three specific prayer-based opportunities available at Resurrection: (1) the Prayer Room; (2) the Prayer Path; and (3) the classical Labyrinth.
  
  The Prayer Room is open throughout Resurrection and is in Room 12 (lower level). The youth and adults at Resurrection are invited to join in this effort to lift up the event, its leaders and participants. If you are interested in volunteering for the Prayer Room ministry, please contact Steve Blakemore or Jason Roe.
  
  Resurrection also offers an optional Prayer Path, a Christ-centered, multi-media labyrinth experience. Each Prayer Path participant will be provided with a CD headset which serves as a guide through ten stations. Each station challenges you to examine an area of your faith walk. Many stations have a visual or tactile presentation. The first several stations examine your internal being; the final stations examine outward expressions. The center of the Path is a quiet time to be with God. The Prayer Path is adapted from the ancient labyrinths which have long been used as meditation experiences. This modern version is individualized and non-threatening. It is suitable for any age who can appreciate silent meditation. Although handicapped accessible, some kneeling, sitting and standing are a part of most effectively experiencing the Path. The experience takes about an hour. The Prayer Path is offered in Room B (upper level) on Saturday from 8:00 am to the last admission at 10:00 pm, but will not be offered to you during your worship session times. Space is limited and sign-ups will be taken at the Resurrection office on Friday night and at Room B on Saturday. On Saturday, use the Airport Rd./Historic Nature Trail entrance.
  
  The classical Labyrinth is offered in Room A (upper level) during the same times as the Prayer Path. The Labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool, a winding circuitous path symbolizing a pilgrim's walk with God. The Labyrinth's single path into and out of the center is walked in prayerful silence. Unlike the Prayer Path, the classical Labyrinth is not a multi-media experience. The experience takes about one hour. Space is limited and sign-ups will be taken at the Resurrection office on Friday and at Room A on Saturday. It will not be offered to you during your worship session times.
• Registration & Fees
  
  Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited.
  
  Regular Registration: If you register before December 1, your registration fee is only $35 per person. Use the Regular Registration Form and mail it to Resurrection 2010 P.O. Box 850 Alcoa, TN 37701. The regular registration form will be avaliable after June 1.

After December 1, the registration fee is $45 per person payable only at the door. Use theLate Registration formfor registration at the door.The Late Registration Form will be posted after December 1.

Children ages 4 and older must be included in the group's registration (same fees apply). No charge for children ages 3 and younger. Child care not provided.

Those registrants of record by the December 1 registration deadline will receive confirmation. Additionally an information packet will be sent to your group leader in December.

For questions concerning registration, please contact the Registrar at 865-256-0733 / 865-293-4137 or by email at registraryouth@holston.org

Clergy

Because we want to encourage your senior or associate pastor to attend with your group, he or she may attend for free. Limit one pastor per charge.

Lodging

Registrants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. Contact the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitor's Bureau (865-436-2392) for information. We suggest you make your reservations as soon as possible.

Refunds

You will get a full refund for any cancellations made in writing through the Holston Conference Youth Ministries Office by December 1, 2009. After that date, no refunds will be made.

Checking In

Event registration will be upstairs in the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The group leader should enter the building via the Airport Road/Historic Nature Trailentrance. Check the December information packet for additional details.

Resurrection Wristbands

Group leaders will receive color-coded Resurrection wristbands for each member of their group. Wristbands must be worn at all times. No one will be permitted in the building without a proper wristband.

Devotions

Devotions will be sent by email to your pastor and youth leaders email address that were given at the time of registration.

Categories: Youth

Ministries: Youth