"Yo, Yo, Yo Dude. Ya gotta come to Synod, Dawg. A'ight?

It's gonna be off the chain, yo! Get here quick, because quick is better than fast!

... you may not have the strongest faith, but you'll make it big in Tulsa!"

Paul did not seek the glory of being an 'Israeli Idol' when he became an apostle.

He reminds us that "Christ has set us free to live a free life," (Galatians 5:1) because idolizing things and people threaten our true freedom in Christ. However, our culture teaches us that idolizing people and things is not only good but also desirable.

"American Idols: SYW" will give us the opportunity experience life without idols.

Through the study of scripture and living in the unique community of faith that is Synod Youth Workshop, we will explore and expose the five areas of idolatry:

celebrity status

desire for approval

self-absorption

escape from reality

and success at any price.

What Happens
Synod Youth Workshop is a great conference based on small groups of high school youth and adult sponsors.

Each person is assigned to a small group who has a well-trained leader.

Main Activities

Small group time, service projects, town night, theme presentations, singing, eating, playing, variety show and worship.

Who Plans This

Ten young people called the SYW Planning Team designs and leads this experience! You'll see them leading music, drama, mixers, dances and energizers.

See Planning Team at Work

Click above to see photos of them and the adult staff from their first big planning meeting back in Sept. They are working with you in mind!

Who Can Attend

Senior youth entering or leaving 10-12 and their adult sponsors (minimum age 23) may register for the Workshop.

In order to receive confirmation of registration for the Workshop, at least one adult registration must accompany every four youth registrations (gender sensitive) from any church. ALL participants are expected to attend the ENTIRE workshop. (Don't worry - you won't want to miss anything.)

 

Cost: $250

(balance due by June 30

 at Synod Office)

Add $50 for registration paid after June 30.

New address:

Synod of the Sun

6100 Colwell Blvd. #200

Irving, TX 75039

Synod Youth Workshop is sponsored by:

Synod of the Sun, PC(USA)

and

Sharp Chapel and the
 Church Relations Department
 of the University of Tulsa