Regional Youth Assembly 2023

 

Mark your calendars for February 24-26, 2023 when Georgia Disciples youth with gather at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simons Island, GA, for the annual Regional Youth Assembly around the theme “Breakthrough.”

Registration Information

Information Packets

Information packets have been mailed to churches and include information for youth and adult sponsors. Download the information packet here, as it includes the following important information and forms:

  • RYA Poster

  • Registration Fees and Deadlines

  • Youth Emergency Release Form

  • Adult Emergency Release Form

  • RYA School Excuse Letter

  • What to Bring to RYA

  • Youth Activities Council (YAC) Application Form

  • YAC Application Church Letter

  • YAC Minister Recommendation Form 

Registration Instructions

  1. To register online: Online registration is recommended and available at these links for youth and adults. The online form includes a Youth Assembly Covenant form which must be completed. In addition, youth and adults must complete an Emergency Release form (part of the packet download) and mail to the Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia, 2306 Vineville Ave., Suite B, Macon, GA 31204.

  2. To register using a hard copy form: If online registration is not feasible for you, you may request and fill out a hard copy registration form by contacting the YAC adults at yac@gadisciples.org. Be sure to complete the Youth Assembly Covenant form which is part of the registration form. In addition, youth and adults must complete an Emergency Release form (part of the packet download. Mail all forms to the Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia, 2306 Vineville Ave., Suite B, Macon, GA 31204.

  3. An Excused Absence from School form and What to Bring to RYA is included in the packet.

Registration Fees & Deadlines

Received before January 1, 2023 —$170

Received after January 1 but on or before February 1, 2023 — $190

Received after February 1 but on or before February 15, 2023 - $210

ABSOLUTELY NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FEBRUARY 15
ABSOLUTELY NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT FULL FEE
NO REFUNDS AFTER FEBRUARY 15 EXCEPT IN VERIFIABLE EMERGENCY

Payment Options

  1. Payment may be made online by credit/ debit card or direct debit/ automatic withdrawal (use payment button below) for both mailed or online registrations. Please note: In order to reduce fees and costs associated with Paypal, the Christian Church in Georgia is no longer able to accept payment by Paypal.

  2. Payment also may be made by check for both mailed and online registrations. Checks should be written to the Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia; please note “Youth Assembly 2023” in the memo line. Mail checks along with registration and other required forms to: Christian Church (DOC) in Georgia, 2306 Vineville Ave., Ste. B, Macon, GA 31204.

  3. Please remember that registration is not complete until the payment is made in full.



Adult Sponsors

There must be at least one adult for every 5 youth of each gender; (example: If a church has 6 youth attending: 2 male and 4 female, there needs to be one male adult and one female adult accompanying those youth). If this is not possible, the adult(s) must make arrangements with other adults attending the Assembly to sponsor youth. If such arrangements are made, please note this on the registration forms for housing purposes. Per Regional policy, all adult sponsors will be required to have a clear background check completed in the last two years, and we will be confirming with you that these have been completed. If your church does not have the financial resources to run background checks, please reach out to us at yac@gadisciples.org.

This year, adult sponsors will have two different options during breakout time after the large group gatherings: 1) attend high school keynote and assist with high school interest groups, or 2) assist with the middle school activities.

Our Youth Minister Networking group will meet again this year for their annual meeting. This will be a great opportunity to share experiences and create new connections with youth leaders from around the Region. Any adults who lead youth activities in their church are welcome! The YAC leadership team will be communicating about this and other updates through the "Youth Ministry of The Christian Church - DOC in Georgia" Facebook group and GroupMe messaging.

COVID-19 Update

We expect to hold an in-person event in 2023, and as always, we will adhere to public health guidelines at this and all Regional youth events.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please reach out to the YAC Adult Sponsors at yac@gadisciples.org. We look forward to seeing you at RYA 2023!

Youth Activities Council

The Youth Activities Council invites Disciples youth from around Georgia to apply for the Youth Activities Council for 2023-2024, a position which begins at RYA 2023. Applications (including your Pastor’s Recommendation form) must be received by the Regional Office either electronically or in hard copy form by Feb. 1, 2023. Download application information here.

Regional Youth Assembly Photos

Check out photos from the 2022 Regional Youth Assembly here.