Youth2003 is THE Global gathering of United Methodist Youth. This event occurs once every four years and includes elements of worship, learning and fellowship to provide an inspirational and transformational experience.

Behind the Scenes

Y03 Design Team
This group of youth and adults has been working on the overall design and plan of Y03 since 2000. Selected by a nomination and selection process, these people have gathered in Knoxville from all over the country to plan the largest, most exciting and meaningful youth event in United Methodist History! Click here to meet the Design Team.

Y03 Event Staff
The Event Staff "make it happen." They have been entrusted with the grand plans of the Design Team and have been working hard to make those plans a reality for you. Come July 23-27, 2002, to see the magnificent job they have done. Meet the Event Staff . . .

Event Sponsor

Youth2003 is sponsored by the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church. The Board offers this international youth event every four years.

One of the national agencies of The United Methodist Church, the General Board of Discipleship provides resources (print, video, and electronic), national events, small and large seminars, one-on-one consultations, and more to support local church leaders and their ministries. The General Board of Discipleship offers help in the areas of stewardship, Christian education, youth ministry, adult ministry, older-adult ministry, children's ministry, worship, camping and retreat ministry, lay ministry, spiritual formation, and other areas that touch the life of the local church. The Board's ministries include the work of The Upper Room and Discipleship Resources.

The General Board of Discipleship has offices in Nashville, Tennessee. To learn more about the purpose, mission, and history of the General Board of Discipleship, click here.

To see a listing of staff at the General Board of Discipleship, click here.