WHAT IS  YOUTH WORKERS WEEKEND?

YWW is designed with volunteer and paid youth workers in mind. The YWW Planning Team meets throughout the year to think through how we can provide an opportunity for youth workers to be refreshed, to be trained for the work God has called them to, and to connect with others for encouragement and ideas. We'd love to have you join us at the ARC in Osceola, WI for this weekend retreat!

WHAT ARE THE SESSIONS ABOUT FOR YWW 2025?

This year's theme is "Deepen" and we will provide sessions to walk attendees through what it looks like to Deepen their relationship with the Lord, Deepen their understand of the congregation, Deepen relationships with students, Deepen their cultural awareness, and Deepen their relationship with parents. Additionally, there will be various opportunities for coaching, small group discussion, and strategic planning on a variety of youth ministry related topics.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL YWW WEEKEND LOOK LIKE?

Check-in is Friday evening, and the event ends Sunday morning after a session and a service. In between are a variety of sessions with group discussion, coaching, singing, Word and Sacrament, group games, and plenty of free time to rest or to connect with others. Once we have the schedule for YWW finalized, we will have it available here.

WHAT IS THE THURSDAY ADD ON?

This add-on gives attendees an opportunity to make their weekend last a little longer. You'll have a room at the ARC for you to stay in on Thursday, but for 2025 there will be no meals provided and no additional sessions or training will take place. Some who come on Thursday coordinate with other attendees to play games and coordinate meals (we love extroverts!). Others take advantage of this time for a solitary retreat (we love introverts!). And others will organize their own extra activities, like heading to Trollhaugen for skiing or snowboarding or heading to a variety of antique or thrift stores. The Thursday Add-on is intentionally un-planned to give you the flexibility to make it worthwhile for you.