- Date:
- 13th February 2014 – 16th February 2014″]
- Place :
- Goerlitz, Germany
UNIFY will bring together Christians from different denominations from across European YMCAs to network, share their experiences, pray and worship, to gain inspiration and discover new resources for delivering Christian emphasis work within their YMCAs.
Within the context of "Inclusive Christianity", YMCA Europe’s strategic goal for 2014, the 2nd European-wide UNIFY Conference will take place in Görlitz / Zgorzelec, (Germany / Poland) between 13th- 16th February 2014, and will explore the holistic Gospel envisioned by the founding fathers of the YMCA in the Paris Basis. The theme "Uniting Across Europe" will include:
- Helping people understand the transforming power of the Good News of Jesus Christ
- Experiencing loving fellowship and Unity with those who follow Jesus
- Serving those in need through commitment and solidarity
UNIFY 2014 aims to provide a platform for paid staff and volunteers from European YMCAs to meet together, share experiences, pray and worship, gain inspiration and discover new resources for their work, so that the YMCA is:
- More confident in its roots as a Christian ecumenical Movement
- Better able to make its Christian identity relevant to today’s young people and communities
The event will attract 200 participants from over 15 Countries and will feature keynote speakers from across Europe, workshops and seminars, time for reflection, Christian resources exhibition and visits to local YMCAs
For details on booking your place at Unify please visit www.ymca-unify.co.uk
For general enquiries, please contact Joe Schmutz (Munich YMCA) on unify@ymcabc.org.uk
Cost €195 (Regular fee) €120 (Reduced fee, see booking details on above website for more information)
Conference language will be in English
Organised by a partnership of national YMCA Movements and individual Associations from Germany, Poland, England, Hungary, Iceland, Romania (Transylvania), Scotland & the European Christian Orientation Group (YMCA Europe)
A brief history of UNIFY in Europe
The idea for Unify began at the YMCA World Council 2010 in Hong Kong when some local and national YMCAs within Europe began asking about the Christian foundation of our movement and what the "C" means in the context of our 21st Century YMCA work. This led to the first UNIFY Conference which took place in January 2012 in Northampton, UK.
We were encouraged by the good number of participants and also by the positive feedback, and the planning group decided to continue its work. Since then, UNIFY has become a platform and a network for YMCAs in Europe to share about the Christian Mission.
With the support of Juan Simoes (General Secretary, EAY) and the Christian Orientation Group within YMCA Europe, it was decided to organise a second UNIFY Conference from 13th to 16th of February 2014 in the city of Goerlitz/Zgorzelec (Germany/Poland). We expect attendance from 200 participants from over 15 countries.
The theme of UNIFY 2014 is "Uniting across Europe". According to the Paris Basis it will focus on the person of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God in the 3-fold dimension of sharing the Gospel, serving the needs of the people and living Christian fellowship in unity beyond denominational boundaries. You will find more information and booking details on the Website http://www.ymca-unify.co.uk/
We would like to take this opportunity to invite you, Staff and volunteers of your YMCA movement, especially young people who are interested to explore more about the Christian Mission of the YMCA.
