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Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord.
— Collect for Purity, Book of Common Prayer

At Winterlight 33, we will explore what it means for our hearts and lives to be open to God's gaze.

As a community, we will seek the ways we are inspired and renewed to enter into a deeper relationship with the God who created us, knows us and loves us and the ways we might magnify that love in the world.

For the second year, Winterlight is partnering with Stop Hunger Now, an organization that provides lifesaving meals to millions who are suffering from starvation. Conference participants will spend an afternoon preparing meals to be shipped to countries such as Haiti, Kenya, Ghana, Honduras and more. Some 10 million people die of hunger every year; we want to do our part to help this world wide problem.

Begun in 1976, Winterlight is a time for teenagers to gather, celebrate, explore their thoughts and beliefs, worship and make friends from many states — all within a welcoming, supportive Christian community.

Adults who chaperone youth groups also have a special place at Winterlight. Introduced in 2005, the Adult Program will be included again this year. Adult participants will attend all plenary sessions and will have their own programs.

Conference Staff

COORDINATORS: Rebecca Nelson Edwards and Dr. Tommy Koonce are returning for their second year as Winterlight coordinators. Rebecca is a student at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Va. She first came to Kanuga as a summer camper in 1988 and has been drawn back again and again as a member of summer staff and youth conferences. Tommy is a clinical assistant professor of family medicine, with a special interest in adolescent medicine, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Public Health. A native of the Diocese of East Carolina, he attended his first Winterlight in 1987 and has served on the conference staff for many years.

CLERGY TEAM:

• The Rev. Erin Hensley is the assistant for youth and young adult ministries at St. Alban's in Washington, D.C.
• The Rev. Mark Powell is the curate at St. Andrew's On-the-Sound in Wilmington, N.C., where his focus is on working with youth and young families.

MUSICIAN: Washington, D.C.-based singer-songwriter Sam Hensley is a frequent performer at Kanuga-sponsored and other Episcopal youth events. He has released two independent albums, appeared on several regional and national compilations and won awards in regional songwriting contests. His current release, Run Like Water, has sold over 800 copies and received airplay on several NPR stations.

Cost
Double Occupancy	$420 per person Includes program, lodging, meals and use of recreational facilities.
Payment
Deposit	$50 per person Nonrefundable. Nontransferable. Deposit deducted from total fee.
Balance Due	November 27 (To register after this date, please send a check or use a credit card for the full amount.)
Start/End Times
Check-In	4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27
Check-Out	After breakfast Thursday, Jan. 1
Conference Registration
All Winterlight participants are required to complete and return additional forms (Medical Form, Parent Authorization and Community Covenant) before the registration is considered complete. This form will be sent to you by email or you may download the registration form from the web site. Please remember to complete the form and send it to Kanuga to complete your registration.
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