2006 National Youth Conference

Saturday, July 22
Photo spread

A group of youth and advisors traveled from the Dominican Republic to attend National Youth Conference 2006. Photo by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford	Several district youth groups stopped in at the Church of the Brethren General Offices on their way to Colorado. Here a group receives a tour of the Brethren Volunteer Service office. Photo by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford
Orange t-shirts--or blue, red, black, yellow, purple, green...--identified youth by district or congregation. Photo by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford	The Brethren colleges jointly sponsored water bottles to encourage NYCers to drink enough water in the semi-arid climate of Colorado. Photo by Chris Detrick
Busloads of Brethren youth and advisors arrived from across the country and by shuttle buses from the Denver airport. Photo by Chris Detrick	Registrants received a nametag, a packet of information, a room key, a meal ticket, and a water bottle. Photo by Chris Detrick
Someone had to establish a calm spot in the midst of the frenzy of registering more than 3,600 people. Photo by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford	Neal and Tara from Pennsylvania enjoyed the Saturday evening cookout. Photo by Keith Hollenberg
Picnickers gathered in small groups on the grass. Photo by Keith Hollenberg	The evening announcements included fun photos of things not to do on campus life, including not leaving dirty dishes on the tables in the cafeterias. Photo by Chris Detrick
The NYC coordinators made their entrance waving colorful banners, followed by a procession of representatives of the Brethren districts, carrying banners and candles. Photo by Chris Detrick	The NYC coordinators--Emily Tyler, Cindy Laprade, and Beth Rhodes (from left)--joined in prayer during worship. Photo by Chris Detrick
The National Youth Cabinet was introduced during evening worship. Photo by Sarah Kovacs	Members of the youth cabinet celebrated a successful opening worship celebration! Photo by Chris Detrick
Participants who were honored at a reception for international guests and those receiving NYC scholarships. Photo by Chris Detrick	A Swing Dance was one of the late evening activities. Here Danae of Michigan is swung by her partner. Photo by Chris Detrick
Others who enjoyed the dance included (at right in blue) Courtney and Daniel from Pennsylvania. Photo by Chris Detrick