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posted May 22, 2013, 7:12 PM by Alexander Wear
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updated May 23, 2013, 1:48 PM by JPDYSC Web
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COME ONE COME ALL! CON-ival will never cease to amaze and entertain you!
Summer Con 2013 will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, from 8pm Friday, July 19th, to 8am Sunday, July 21st.
The address of this church is: 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, Maryland 2170
Registration information and forms will be posted soon.
Newbie Advice: The Con environment is an amazing and great experience, but Newbies must be prepared for a unique atmosphere. Oldbies,
who have been a part of more than 2 Cons, know the playing field very
well. An appropriate analogy is a Junior leading a Freshman in high
school. Freshmen can be overwhelmed with homework and stress. Juniors
know how everything works, and can give encouraging advice that will
help Freshmen enjoy their high school experience. DYSC members are excellent advisers that will be more than happy to teach Newbies how to enjoy Con to the fullest.
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posted Apr 12, 2013, 10:13 AM by Alexander Wear
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updated May 3, 2013, 6:59 PM
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Come one, come all, to an awesome art-themed con held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lehigh Valley from May 17 at 8pm to May 19 at 8 am!
Join us for a great weekend full of artsy activities like drawing, writing, singing, and painting with toes.
This is not a JPDYSC Conference, so do not mail your registration forms to the JPDYSC Registrar.
The church address is: 424 Center St Bethlehem, PA 18018
Please note you must BOTH fill out an online registration form AND mail in a physical registration form.
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posted Feb 8, 2013, 9:57 AM by JPDYSC Web
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updated Mar 6, 2013, 6:38 PM by Alexander Wear
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Spring Con will be held on April 12th-14th at The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County. The theme of this Con is the democratic election process, and Con-goers will elect JPDYSC members for next year. If you want to run for a position on JPDYSC, you must go to Spring ConThe address of FUUCBC is 416 Franklin St Reading, PA 19602. Parking Information and Drop-Off Information: There is a parking garage right across the street from the church. It is relatively cheap and easy to walk to the church. Newbie Advice: The Con environment is an amazing and great experience, but Newbies must be prepared for a unique atmosphere. Oldbies,
who have been a part of more than 2 Cons, know the playing field very
well. An appropriate analogy is a Junior leading a Freshman in high
school. Freshmen can be overwhelmed with homework and stress. Juniors
know how everything works, and can give encouraging advice that will
help Freshmen enjoy their high school experience. DYSC members are excellent advisers that will be more than happy to teach Newbies how to enjoy Con to the fullest.
Notice:
Transporting youth to church related events, including CON, is a
charitable event. Consult your tax professional for specific filing
information. |
posted Nov 17, 2012, 7:31 PM by JPDYSC Web
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updated Jan 19, 2013, 5:11 PM by Alexander Wear
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The JUUstice For All Souls Con with be held February 1st-3rd at the All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington D.C. This Con is being held in conjunction with the UUA's United Nations Office. A portion of the proceeds of this con will be going to support their work.
The address for All Souls Church Unitarian is 1500 Harvard Street, Washington D.C. 20009 (It is pretty big and should be fairly easy to spot)
Parking Information and Drop-off Information: Parking will be restricted. For Con-goer drop-offs, please drop them off along the church on Harvard Street. Parking information is provided below. Parking Information: http://washingtondc.centralparking.com/Washington-DC-3100-14th-Street-Parking.html The Con environment is an amazing and great experience, but Newbies must be prepared for a unique atmosphere. Oldbies, who have been a part of more than 2 Cons, know the playing field very well. An appropriate analogy is a Junior leading a Freshman in high school. Freshmen can be overwhelmed with homework and stress. Juniors know how everything works, and can give encouraging advice that will help Freshmen enjoy their high school experience. DYSC members are excellent advisers that will be more than happy to teach Newbies how to enjoy Con to its fullest.
Notice: There are no coffee mugs available at the All Souls church for hot chocolate or coffee. If you want to enjoy an amazing and heart-warming cup of coffee or hot chocolate, you MUST bring your own mug. We will provide a cleaning station.
Notice:
Transporting youth to church related events, including CON, is a
charitable event. Consult your tax professional for specific filing
information.
Recommended Items to Bring: - an old T-Shirt for hero cape making
- Sleeping bag/ Pillow and blanket
- Toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.
- DEODORANT. PLEASE.
- PLEASE BRING CANS! We will be donating them to the local food bank. We are trying to break our 200 can record!
- It will be cold, so be sure to bring long, warm clothing such as sweaters, sweatpants, etc.
- A mess kit INCLUDING a mug or cup, plate, utensils, etc. You'll get to eat sooner! :)
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posted Mar 17, 2012, 7:29 PM by Danielle Roth
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updated Apr 25, 2012, 6:05 PM
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What is it: YES stands for Youth Empowering and Supportive Congregation. This award is designed to reward active, working youth groups in the Joesph Priestley District. If a youth group meets the requirements, they will receive a banner of their own design. The application is found under the forms and fliers tab.
The following churches have won the YES Award for the 2011-2012 year: - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lower Bucks County, PA
- Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, PA
- First Unitarian Church of Baltimore, MD
- Unitarian Congregation of West Chester, PA
- River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, MD
- Main Line Unitarian Universalist Church, PA
These churches won a fancy award for their church to show off and a BRAND-SPANKIN' NEW, HOME-MADE FLAG for their youth group room! Are you jealous? Don't sweat it. You're church can apply for this award next year by March 1st.
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