Experience More Than
Youth 2011 is the national youth gathering for the United Methodist Church. It is an event that only happens every four years and is the largest single gathering of UMC youth in existence. This four day conference will bring together top United Methodist leaders as well as the best ecumenical speakers, bands and talent with thousands of youth from all around the nation for what is sure to be a life-changing event that consists of:
- Passionate Worship Experiences
- Concerts
- Bible Study
- Small Groups
- Workshops and Trainings
- Interactive Exhibits
- Onsite Mission Opportunities
- Late-night Fun and Games and more!
Our denomination has a diverse membership that holds varying worldviews. Youth 2011 will be focused on what unites our denomination: the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The goal of the Youth event is to accomplish this while reflecting the depth and breadth of United Methodist Christians. The Design Team, speakers, and workshop leaders are all committed to this goal.
EVENT SCHEDULE
For a detailed schedule for the Purdue Site, click here.
For a detailed schedule for the Sacramento Site, click here.
WHAT TO BRING
Download our What to Bring List here.
WORKSHOPS
We have gathered some great workshops! Leadership includes agency staff, seminary professors, and local church youth pastors. Workshop topics are diverse and relevant to your life and ministry. With over 100 different workshops between the two sites, you will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself, God, justice issues, mission and service, talking to your friends about God, worship, and even what it means to be United Methodist! The workshops will be engaging and exciting. You will gain important knowledge and be equipped with the tools you need to lead and serve in your church and community.
To see a sampling of workshops that will be offered at Youth 2011, click here.
More Than
- More Than a gathering
It’s a commUnity to know you are not alone. - More Than a concert
It’s commUnion with our extraordinary God. - More Than an event
It’s a comMission to change your life and your world.
Throughout the Bible, God chooses seemingly ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The Story of God is filled with unlikely heroes. The story is still being written, and you have a part to play. God wants to do extraordinary things through you.
But if you’re content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself.
- Luke 14:11 (The Message)
For the first time, we are holding the event twice on opposite sides of the country to better serve our denomination. We don’t want anyone to miss out on the “More Than” experience.
More Than at Purdue
Youth 2011 will be held at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. The cost for registration is $410 per person. Online registration is available now via this website. Registration for the Purdue event is all-inclusive. All meals are provided on campus in one of Purdue’s cafeterias and lodging will be provided in the dorms. The event begins at 2pm EST on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 and ends at 11pm EST on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Cost of Saturday night lodging is included in the registration price.
Click here to go to Purdue University’s Website.
Click here to go to West Lafayette, IN CVB.
Click here for Purdue University’s Google Map.
More Than at Sacramento
Youth 2011 will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, CA. The cost for registration is $240 per person. Online registration is available now via this website, as well as information on room blocks set up at 11 hotel properties surrounding the Convention Center. Registration includes programming and one catered meal. The event begins at 2pm PST on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 and ends at 11pm PST on Saturday, July 30, 2011. Discounted hotel rates are good through Saturday night.
Book your discounted hotel room HERE.
Click here to go to Sacramento Convention Center’s Website.
Click here to go to the Sacramento CVB’s Youth 2011 site.
Click here for Sacramento Convention Center Google Map.
