A PLACE FOR ME
YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE - AGES 18-30S
WHO: All adults aged 18-30s (single, married, divorced, parents, college students, high school seniors, etc.)
Childcare will be provided during breakout sessions on Saturday. During worship sessions on Friday and Saturday, the grace space will be available in the same space as the conference for any parents and their children attending the event.
WHAT: This is a two-day conference designed to encourage and empower young adults to find their place and purpose within the church community. Through inspiring worship sessions and speakers, engaging breakout discussions, and opportunities to serve, you will connect with others in the same phase of life and grow in your relationship with Jesus together. The event focuses on belonging, spiritual growth, and living like Jesus in today’s world.
Speakers
Pastors Jonas and Beth Wharton
Jonas and Beth Wharton are passionate about helping people experience the life-changing power of the Gospel. Together, they share a heart for discipleship, spiritual formation, and strengthening individuals and families to live confidently in their identity in Christ. Jonas is a Bible teacher known for communicating Scripture with clarity, conviction, and practical application. Beth brings a gracious, relational warmth and a deep desire to see people grow in faith and walk closely with Jesus. As a team, they are committed to creating spaces where people feel seen, encouraged, and equipped to be with Jesus, become like Him, and do the things He did. Jonas and Beth live in York, Pennsylvania, where they continue to invest in ministry, community, and family life.
Schedule
Friday
6:30pm - 7pm: Check-in*
7pm - 7:30pm: Welcome, Introductions & Overview
7:30pm - 9pm: Worship Session #1
9pm - 10pm: Breakout Session #1 – Phase of Life Groups
Saturday
9am - 10am: Continental Breakfast is Available
10am - 11:30am: Worship Session #2
11:30am - 12:30pm: Breakout Session #2
12:30pm - 2:00pm: Lunch Out*
2:00pm - 3:00pm: World Taste & See Ministries
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Breakout Session #3
4:00pm - 5:30pm: Worship Session #3
5:30pm - 7pm: Dinner is served
Breakout Sessions
FINANCIAL FREEDOM: Stop living paycheck to paycheck and start building a life where your resources serve your mission, not your stress levels. Discover how to break the cycle of debt and align your bank account with God’s purpose for your future. It’s time to trade financial anxiety for the confidence of true stewardship.
PRAYER: What if a simple conversation with God could change the atmosphere of your entire neighborhood? Learn how to step outside your comfort zone and see the "strangers" around you through heaven's eyes, turning everyday encounters into powerful moments of intercession. Discover how to move from silent prayers in the pews to bold, transformative prayer for the community right outside your door.
CONFIDENCE IN SHARING THE GOSPEL: Sharing your faith doesn't have to feel like a high-pressure sales pitch or an awkward script. Learn how to replace the fear of rejection with a natural, authentic confidence that flows from your own relationship with Jesus. Discover how to own your story and speak your truth in a way that feels like a conversation, not a confrontation.
HURTS, HABITS & HANGUPS: We all carry baggage that weighs us down, whether it’s a past wound, a stubborn cycle, or a mindset that keeps us stuck. This session is a safe space to get real about the obstacles in your way and discover the transformative power of grace to bring genuine healing. Step out of the shadows of your struggle and into the freedom of a life fully restored.
REDEMPTION: This session dives into the messy middle of unmet expectations and shows how God uses our detours and "failed" plans to craft a story more resilient than the original. Come discover how to stop mourning the life you planned so you can start living the redemption story God is actually writing.
Sexuality/Politics: In a world that demands you pick a side, how do you stay rooted in your faith without losing your voice? This session tackles the tension between cultural labels and your identity in Christ, offering a thoughtful approach to navigating the complex landscape of sexuality and politics. Join us for an honest conversation on how to live with conviction and compassion in a culture that often feels like it has no room for "middle ground."
We are so excited for Kaia and Meadow to join us this weekend to share their ministry with us. Meadow and Kaia are twins that felt the call of God at age 13. At age 14 God placed “World Taste and See Ministries” on their hearts. Jesus is our only HOPE! They want to share that everyone can taste and see God and have a personal relationship with Him! Psalm 34:8 “Taste and See that the Lord is Good.”
Please check out their website & continue to support their ministry at worldtasteandseeministries.com
Hotels
COMFORT INN & SUITES YORK NORTH
6 min - 1.8miles
2250 N GEORGE STREET, YORK PA 17406
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM YORK
8 min - 3.3miles
1405 KENNETH ROAD, YORK PA, 17408
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON YORK
5 min - 1.9miles
200 MASONIC DRIVE, YORK PA, 17406
Restaurants
DISTRICT THAI
1057 N GEORGE STREET, YORK, PA
LIMITED SEATING | CALL AHEAD
717.747.3636
PIZZA AL BACIO
555 RYAN RUN RD, YORK, PA
MARCUZZO’S PIZZA
840 CARLISLE ROAD, YORK, PA
GREER’S BURGER GARAGE
970 LOUCKS ROAD, YORK, PA
ROUND THE CLOCK DINER
222 ARSENAL ROAD, YORK, PA
TAQUERIA EL CAMINO
81 W CANAL ST • DOVER, PA
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