Feature Groups
Below is a list of feature groups offered at ICYF 2008:
What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?
Ever thought about being a minister? There are as many kinds of ministry as there are people. What is your calling?
Sexuality and Dating
Creation, hormones, and relationships. Join the fun as we talk and learn. Peace, Dude!
Peace is more than a greeting or slogan. It is a way of life. Find out how you can change the world!
Dance, Dance, Dance*
Move to the bead and share your faith! Learn how to make dance a part of worship, prayer, and play.
Painting
God started creating and we keep it going! Explore your artistic side and share your faith through art.
Film Making*
From YouTube to Sunday morning, film can tell a story. Help us tell the story of our faith in film.
Acting Out!*
We are an hour from Hollywood. Surely someone wants to be an actor or actress. Join us on stage!
Haunting Humanity History and newspapers contain tragic stories of humanity lost and heroes born. Explore the sad history of Genocide and how we can make a difference against hate.
Find your Voice*
Want to join your voice with others to praise God and have some fun? Come sing with the choir!
Once Upon a Time... Everyone has a story but not everyone can tell it. Learn how to make stories come alive with various story telling styles.
Words and Wonder
Finding words for faith can be a challenge. It can also be a wonderful prayerful journey. Come write with us.
We're History! (and the Future)
What does it mean to be a Disciple? Ask your friends! We will explore the roles of reporter and historian as we record ICYF for history and write stories about the future leaders of our church.
What's in the Bible / What's not in Bible?
Bible study was never more fun! Explore how the Bible got put together, what got left out, and talk about what makes it so special.
Dear God... uhhhh... Ever have a hard time praying? Learn different ways to pray and connect with God. Follow your own Spiritual journey.
Change the World
Politics and faith don't always go well together. Lets talk about how public service and faith connect. How do we change the world?
"It's a Small World After-all"
Take a tour around the world with those who have been there! Learn how our church serves globally and how you can get involved.
I am a C... I am a CH...
There are lots of "Christians" in the world. What can't we get along? How are we different? How are we the same? Ask the experts!
Leadership for Leaders
Been told you are a leader but not sure what that means or how to do it? Wondering when someone will teach you to lead? The time is now!
Why Can't We Just Get Over It Already!?!
Life changing events can be difficult to accept and even more difficult to live with. Learn how people cope and how the grow stronger.
Say Cheese!*
There is more to taking pictures than having a camera on your cell phone. Learn about the art of photography and help collect memories of ICYF.
Who is My Neighbor?
Them? Really? Immigration is not a new issue. The Israelites immigrated to Egypt and then to the "promised land." Learn about the issues today and share your thoughts.
I Want To Go Home!
The word refugee creates heart breaking images in our minds. Learn about the events that create refugees and what we can do about it.
AIDS and U.S.
The world is facing an AIDS epidemic. What can our country do? What can the Church do? Explore the issues and face the facts about AIDS in our world today.
Generation NEXT!
Youth are already shaping the next generation of the church. How can you change the lives of children? Learn about issues of abuse, adoption, and abandonment faced by the next generation of God's children.
A word document containing all the feature groups can be found HERE