Karen refugees, who have resettled the New Bern area from Burma and Thailand, will host a youth conference beginning Thursday.
The Karen Baptist Church USA is the overseeing organization, of which the Karen Baptist Church New Bern is a member. The New Bern church, chartered in October 2010, has upwards of 50 youth members.
The event spans four days at Temple Baptist Church, where the Karen Baptists hold their worship services.
About 400 youth, pastors and trainers from around the country, along with some guests from Burma, are expected to attend.
This national conference is held in a different state each year. This is the first time New Bern has been the host.
Greeters from the New Bern mayor’s office, Southern Baptist Convention, Atlantic Baptist Association as well as other Karen leaders from all over the United States will share opening remarks. The opening ceremony is at 7 p.m. Thursday, and the public is invited.
During the four-day event, the youth will have workshops, praise and worship, Bible studies and community relations meetings. The youth will play soccer and volleyball at Lawson Creek Park Saturday afternoon.
The conference will conclude on Sunday with an outdoor dinner and a 1 p.m. closing ceremony.
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