Early April Leader Email

April is here, which means the countdown to UNITE is on! This email is to fill you in on everyone’s favorite, but necessary, topic: logistics.

First, I would like to thank you again for signing up your church for UNITE. Between both events, we are at over 1,200 attendees! How exciting!

50% Deposits are Due, and Space is Tight for Event Two

Please look closely at your numbers and try to be as accurate as possible in your counts, so we can best accommodate all of our churches. If you are in need of more spots, please reach out to me ASAP at agarcia@moumethodist.org, so we can talk further.

Leader Materials

Individual Registration Information

All students and leaders attending UNITE will need to fill out an individual registration form, which includes waivers and media releases. This is available in two formats:

• Online registration (much improved from last year! and the preferred method)

• Paper registration form (Word doc download)

Leader Expectation Videos

Please watch the following videos and share them with your adult leaders. There is also a ton of information on the FAQ page on the website. 

• UNITE Adult Leader Welcome

• Tips for Main Adult UNITE Leader

Safe Gatherings Reminder

For every eight students of one gender brought to UNITE, your group will be required to have one Safe Gatherings-certified adult of the same gender at all times. As the event date draws near and we get a clearer picture of registrations, NextGen Ministries will work with smaller groups attending to partner them with other UMC groups to help accommodate the Safe Gatherings requirement.

Make sure that all of your adult leaders start the Safe Gatherings application process to be certified by July 1. This is to make sure that the background check can be completed in time and verified by your local church.

Media Kit

Make sure to visit www.unite.moumethodist.org to download our latest media files.

Opportunities for Engagement

Call for Submissions

UNITE Students believes in empowering every generation in God’s vision of love and grace in our world. This year the UNITE Students team is inviting YOU to be a part of the vision and creation of UNITE 2025! We are looking for students, lay members, children, adults - everyone - to submit writing, art or other creative pieces that may be used as a part of UNITE: this year, in the future, or in some way we haven’t dreamed of yet. Submissions are due by June 1. Learn more →

Now Accepting Elective Applications!

Electives are an integral part of the UNITE Students experience! For 45-minute sessions, students are invited to engage in interactive, engaging, transforming ways. This is an opportunity for students to build relationships with new friends, learn new skills, create new things and build lasting memories. We are seeking applications for elective ideas and elective leaders. Learn more →

Join the Crew

An integral part of UNITE Students is the Crew of young adults that dedicate their time at the event to not only create space but to cultivate imagination, experience and, above all, the safety and belonging of the students and leaders attending. Do you know a student who is 18 or older that would be a great fit for the Crew? Send them this info.

Questions? Contact our team at UNITE@moumethodist.org.