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Global Young People's Convocation and Legislative Assembly Set to Meet in Johannesburg

(September 8, 2006, GBOD) –– The United Methodist Church Global Young People’s Convocation and Legislative Assembly will convene December 28, 2006-January 1, 2007, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

During the international convocation, which targets United Methodist youth, young adults, and adult workers with young people, participants will engage in worship, Bible study, leadership development training, and cultural exchange.

"This will be an event to remember and a great time for young people and adult workers from around the world to connect, learn, and share with one another," said the Rev. Karen Greenwaldt, top executive for the General Board of Discipleship.

"We are extremely excited to see the response and anticipation from all participants and leadership involved in this one-of-a-kind event," said Michelle McCorkle, interim associate general secretary for the Young People’s Ministries division of the General Board of Discipleship.

"The time is almost here! The Global Young People's Convocation and Legislative Assembly are approaching quickly, and we’d like to remind all our UM youth, young adults, and adult workers with young people to register as soon as possible. Travel arrangements and preparations need to be completed soon," says Kenia da Silva Guimaraes, director of Central Conference Relations.

"Space is still available to attend, so start packing because this will be an event to remember!"

Registration, event, and travel information can be obtained from the official website, www.globalconvo.org; or send an e-mail to: globalconvo@gbod.org. For more information, call Miriam Castro directly at 615-340-7182.

The General Board of Discipleship's mission is to support annual conference and local church leaders for their task of equipping world-changing disciples. An agency of The United Methodist Church, The General Board of Discipleship is located at 1908 Grand Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.gbod.org, or call the Media Relations Office, toll-free, at 877-899-2780, ext. 7017.

This article was written by Jeanette Pinkston, Media Relations Director for the General Board of Discipleship.