Lenexa Kansas Stake
Lenexa Stake Youth Conference 2025
"Look Unto Christ: Faith Over Fear"
June 4-7, 2025
Nauvoo, Illinois
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GENERAL INFORMATION
What: "Look Unto Christ: Faith over Fear" Lenexa Stake Youth Conference Nauvoo 2025
When: June 4-June 7
Where: Nauvoo, Illinois
Who: All Youth Turning 14+ in 2025
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Youth Conference Leadership:
Kevin and Jodee Taylor
Amy Kimball, Stake YW President
Jared Bancroft, Stake YM President​​
REGISTRATION & FORMS
All youth who are attending Youth Conference 2025 must fill out a registration form and a medical release form.​
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Please complete and submit the registration form online as soon as possible.
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Print and fill out the required Permission and Medical release form for each youth and send to Sister Amanda Brady by May 15th. You can take a photo and text it to her at 435-764-1697 or attach it to an email and send it to asbrady17@gmail.com.
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KEY DATES
April 13
Adult group leader training
May 4
Nauvoo Fireside for all Youth 14+ and Parents
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
June 4
Kickoff Activity - Bring Luggage
June 5
6:30am Meet at Lenexa Stake Center - Depart for Nauvoo
June 7
8:30/9:00pm Return to Lenexa Stake Center
WHAT TO EXPECT
Organization:
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Youth will be organized into "family groups" of approximately 15 youth and 2 adult leaders. These groups will be co-ed and composed of youth of similar ages.
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Multiple family groups will form larger "companies" of 40-50 youth.
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We will travel to and around Nauvoo via luxury charter buses.
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Activities will vary, including family group activities, company-wide events, and large group gatherings.
Activities:
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We will immerse ourselves in the history of Nauvoo, including visits to Carthage Jail and Joseph and Emma Smith's home.
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Opportunities for personal growth will include family history research and performing baptisms in the Nauvoo Temple.
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We will participate in engaging activities such as the Trail of Hope walk, presentations by performing missionaries, wagon rides, and campfires.
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These experiences will foster a deeper understanding of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and strengthen testimonies of Joseph Smith's prophetic calling, while honoring the sacrifices of early Saints.
Lodging and Meals:
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We will stay in cabins at Camp Nauvoo, which offer electricity, air conditioning, and cots.
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Central bathroom and shower facilities are available.
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Youth will be assigned to cabins with same-gender peers, and adult leaders will be housed in nearby, separate cabins.
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Our dedicated food committee will prepare meals in the camp's dining hall, accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies.
Medical and Mental Health Support:
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A registered nurse will be stationed full-time at the Camp Nauvoo lodge.
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Two additional medical professionals will participate in activities with the youth.
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A mental health professional will be included in the adult staff.
PREPARE TO GO
To help make this trip the best possible experience, please do the following:
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Fully participate in your seminary and "Come Follow Me" studies. This year's focus on the Doctrine & Covenants and Church history will greatly enhance your Nauvoo experience.
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Join us in praying for favorable weather during our trip.
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Learn and become familiar with our theme songs, "Look unto Christ" and "I Believe in Christ."
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Confirm that your Family Tree account is linked to your Church membership number. This will help for family history activities.
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Begin researching and identifying ancestors for whom you can perform baptisms in the Nauvoo Temple.