Program introduces youth to vocations

to vocations

Young people who are interested in a vocation in the church will have an opportunity to explore a variety of church vocations at the 14th annual “Invitation to Service” on Thurs., Aug. 4 to Sat., Aug. 6 at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks.

“Invitation to Service” allows young people, ages 15 to 25, to explore the roles of pastors, missionaries, diaconal ministers, music ministers and youth ministers.

The event will feature special music, small group interaction where concerns and questions can be aired, recreation, devotional meetings and Bible study. The three-day event allows participants time for one-to-one consultations with church professionals as well as time for meeting others, worshiping and learning.

The seventh annual Youth Ministry Training Event, which will be held simultaneously, will offer four tracks of youth ministry training including the basics of running a youth program, applying youth ministry fundamentals and spiritual development.

Registration for “Invitation to Service” is $120 before Fri., July 8 and $145 after that date. Registration for the Youth Ministry Training Event is $200 for each of the four tracks. The commuter price is $150 for each track. Registration deadline is Fri., July 22. For more information, call Linda LeBlanc at (805) 493-3936 or visit the website at www.clunet.edu/ Church_Relations