The Bible study and worship at Youth2003 will fill Thompson Boling Arena with music, energy, and excitement! The speakers and youth will join in times of learning and inspiration. And worshiping God won't be just a one-time thing! Daily Morning Watch and Devo'Time will feed your soul and spirit from start to finish. Jurisdictional gatherings will 'happen' too — a great way to meet people from your part of the world.

Other Gatherings

Caucus Gathering
The United Methodist Church has five racial ethnic caucuses to support and advocate with constituents in the church. We look forward to the Metodistas Associados Representando la Causa de Hispano-Americanos (MARCHA) event within the event, a chance for youth to gather together and see how MARCHA advocates for Hispanic and Latino people within the United Methodist denomination. For more information about this gathering, please contact MARCHA, PO Box 639, Lakewood, CA . Phone: . Fax: .

Convo '03
The United Methodist Youth Organization's Convocation will take place during Youth2003! Convo is the legislative assembly of United Methodist Youth — with representatives from all 64 annual conferences of the United States. Convo occurs ever odd-numbered year. Participants of Youth2003 will have the opportunity to watch Convo in process during workshop times. Click here for more information about Convo and the Youth Organization.

International Gathering
Youth2003 will draw youth from around the world. Youth2003 participants have an incredible opportunity to share and learn about one another' lives, culture, and faith journeys. More important, we'll find out we have more in common as brothers and sisters in Christ than we have differences.

Conference Gatherings
Across the United States there are sixty-four annual conferences. Wouldn't you enjoy meeting other youth from your area? Come to the conference gatherings for a time of fellowship and connecting. Then the experience of Y03 can continue when you go home. Contact your annual conference office for more information.

Jurisdictional Gatherings
The annual conferences across the United States are divided into five jurisdictions: Northeastern, Southeastern, North Central, South Central, and Western. These five geographical areas have their unique strengths, programs, and ministries. Come together Friday morning with youth from your area of the country to worship together and learn about the exciting events and opportunities available to you all year long! The journey does not begin and end with Y03!

Worship
Worship at Y03 will be all that you expect with the hottest music, inspiring messages, and techno surprises. What you cannot imagine is the power of worshiping with thousands of other youth and the joy of all those voices raised in song and prayer. We will surely feel the presence of the Lord in that place.

Small Groups
There will be lots of action, experiences, and challenges for each person at Y03. However, we alsowant to provide an opportunity for you to pause, reflect, and name the places in your day where God was present. These are important times for your group to share your journeys, explore the Bible, pray together, and build your relationships. This is a vital part of your experience at Y03.

Click here for the Youth 2003 schedule.

Click here to see a video about Youth 2003!