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The Gathering \ Hospitality
Welcome to the Western States Youth Gathering at the Hilton in Anaheim!
When you arrive at the Gathering you will be greeted by our gathering staff and servant core who will direct you to the registration table. Your group leader will receive a welcome packet which will include security wrist bands, Gathering information books, maps to local restaurants and medical facilities , and gathering t-shirts (if pre-ordered). For your advance planning of Southern California attractions, meals and transportation please read the following information.
Food:
The Hilton Hotel will be providing daily cash and carry breakfast and lunch options for approx $5-10 per meal. This is a great service for our gathering participants as outside venues are limited. A listing of local restaurants and fast food will be included in your arrival packet but may be better for dinner as they take more time. (Red Robin 1 mile, Denny’s 0.4 miles)
Disneyland:
A short walk from the hotel to The Magic Kingdom for all to enjoy. You can plan to attend Disneyland and California Adventure on your own with your group before or after the gathering. Group discount tickets will be available for purchase prior to your arrival in Southern Ca. Email WSYGashley@yahoo.com for tickets .
Adults and youth
July 28, 29, 30, 31 - Disneyland only $48 each, Park Hopper (Disneyland & California adventure) $58 each
Adults and youth
July 27, August 1, 2, 3 Disneyland only $52 each, Park Hopper (Disneyland and California Adventure) $62 each
Universal Studios:
Located approximately 45 min north of Anaheim in Universal City. Discount coupons of $15 off each admission will be available at the gathering information desk or available upon request before the gathering (please email WSYGashley@yahoo.com for discount coupons). All group tickets and transportation must be arranged on your own. www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Knotts Berry Farm & Knotts Soak City Water Park:
Located approximately 15 minutes from Anaheim in Buena Park. For group ticket information please call (714) 220-5211 or visit www.knotts.com. All group tickets and transportation must be arranged on your own.
Transportation in Anaheim:
The Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) is the transportation system for the greater Anaheim resort area. Multiple routes serve the entire area and offer frequent stops. Stops include local restaurants, stores such as Target, Angel Stadium, Outlet Mall –“The Block” at Orange, The Crystal Cathedral and more. Daily pass rates for 2007 are as follows-
Adults 9 and over
- 1 Day - $3.00
- 2 Day - $6.00
- 3 Day - $8.00
- 5 Day - $12.00
TRANSPORTATION IN GENERAL….
Gathering Offering:
Is it possible to gather as Christians and not share our resources and abundance with others in need? We don’t believe so.
One of the most exciting and important aspects of the ELCA Youth Gathering are the months of preparation and “gathering” you have done with your youth and congregation. At the National Gathering in San Antonio, Texas in 2006 we made significant impact with Hamilton’s for Hunger to help the fight against hunger and poverty in the world. As we live “WIRED” connected to God , we want to reach out to others in our community and the world sharing God’s love through service and monetary gifts.
- Tuesday Night Offering: “Wired to our Community”
We challenge the participants of the Western States Youth Gathering to make 1000 hygiene kits for the homeless. So start collecting travel size toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and deodorant. We also need shaving cream, socks, combs, washcloths and Band-Aids. This offering will be collected at our first night opening session. It will be exciting to assemble these hygiene kits over the next two days and deliver them to Beach Cities Interfaith Services in Huntington Beach.
Friday Morning Offering: “Wired to the World”
If every Gathering attendee contributes $10 the following organizations will receive funding to maintain life-giving ministries with people in the United States and around the world. New City Parish (Inner City LA), ELCA fire relief, and Invisible Children.
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