Description

What: A youth weekend in Paris, France. Includes: times for worship and discussion mixed with fun activities, cultural outings, free time in town, meals together, and a gospel concert!

Why: An annual gathering of the youth groups of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe - to develop relationships between churches and to be encouraged in our faith and learn more about Christ, with lots of fun thrown in the mix!

Who For: Young people aged 13 to 18 at the time of the event

Leaders to accompany each church group, aged 24+

When: From 6:00 pm Wednesday 12^th until after church (1:00 pm) Sunday 16^th May 2010. Please arrive and depart as close to these times as possible.

Where: Hosted at The American Cathedral in Paris (23, avenue George V, 75008, Paris, France). Sleeping will be on floors within the church property, with meals in the parish hall. There are no shower facilities available.

Cost: 10 Euros per participant to be brought with you to the event.

Theme: "TASTE AND SEE . . . THAT THE LORD IS GOOD"

Challenging and encouraging participants to recognize and have a greater appreciation for all the many blessings God has given us.

What to Bring:

• Clothes for the duration, suitable for church services, active games, and sight-seeing
• Wash Kit and towel
• Sleeping bag, pillow (sleeping mat -- optional, but highly recommended)
• Bible
• Spending Money

Contact Information: Please contact The Rev. Jonathan Huyck with any further questions at canon@americancathedral.org or (+33) 1 53 23 84 03.

Consent Form

Please complete and return this form to your Youth Group Leader.

Participant Details

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _______________________________________________________________________

Email address: ___________________________________________________________________

Parents email address: ____________________________________________________________

Address: (inc. country)____________________________________________________________

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Phone: ___________________ Cell phone: __________________

Church: _________________________ Name of leader: _________________________

How many previous YAE events have you attended? ___________________

Method of travel to Paris: ______________________________________________________

Arrival time (inc. date): ____________________________________________________________

Departure time (inc. date): ______________________________________________________

Community Covenant

When I attend a youth event Sponsored by the Convocation of American Churches in Europe or one of its congregations, I am electing to enter its community. I will assist the Convocation in ensuring that all youth events create a safe, convivial, welcoming atmosphere free of any conduct that threatens physical, emotional, or sexual harm or abuse. To this end, I pledge to abide by the standards of behavior established by the Convocation as set forth in this Community Covenant. I will follow all rules and regulations established by my Youth Leader and by the Convocation and any convention center at which we are guests, including curfews. Furthermore I will remain together with my Youth Group and its Youth Leader(s) at all times indicated. I will not possess or use: illegal drugs at any time, nor consume alcohol (other than at mealtimes, if I am of legal age), nor use tobacco products of any kind. Nor will I possess or use fireworks, firearms, or any other weapons (including concealed knives).

I have read this Community Covenant. I accept the rules as stated herein and I agree to be bound by them.

Signed: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Parental Consent Form

Please complete one form per child

I give permission for my son / daughter / ward (please circle one)

_______________________________________________________________________________ (name)

to attend the Youth Across Europe "Taste and see . . . that the Lord is good" event hosted by The American Cathedral in Paris, Paris, France, over the 2010 Ascension Day weekend, under the charge of Rev. Jonathan Huyck and to take part in any special activities. In the event of illness, injury or other emergency, I understand that every effort will be made to contact me. If time is of the essence, or if I cannot be reached, I hereby give the person named above permission to act on my behalf to secure medical treatment as necessary, including, but not limited to: medical attentions, anesthesia, surgery and hospitalization, as the attending nurse or physician may prescribe. I understand that it is my responsibility to pay for any medical services which my child may receive while attending this event. I absolve and hold harmless the Convocation of American Churches in Europe and its designated youth leaders and representatives from any liability in acting on my behalf in this regard as long as they are not grossly negligent. Furthermore I understand that images of this event taken by camera may be published on church notice boards, websites and newsletters in the future and I; am happy with / object to (please circle one) these images including my child.

Signed: _________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Medical insurance company: _________________________________________________

Policy number: ___________________________________________________________________

Insurance company's emergency phone number: _________________________

Parents/guardians (name, telephone, cell phone) who may be contacted during the event: __________________________________________________________________

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Please give details of any medical, dietary or personal needs that you feel the organizers should be aware: __________________________________________

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The information contained on this form will remain confidential