YPM 2026 Annual Conference
September 23 - 24, 2006
“Unlocking the Potential of YPM”
Where: The Welcoming Place, 21 South 12th Street, Akron, PA 17501
When: Wednesday, September 23, 12:00 - 8:15 pm (Registration is 12:00 - 12:45 pm; conference begins at 1:00 pm); Thursday, September 24, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
What: Join us as we meet for worship, inspiration, business and meals. Our theme for this year is “Unlocking the Potential of YPM,” focusing on taking our ministry to the next level. Our keynote speaker will be Seth Williams, the first African-American to be the head district attorney in any jurisdiction in Pennsylvania.
A full schedule will follow.
How to register online with credit card payment
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 4
Carefully read the options below and select the ONE that meets your needs.
Complete the form with your personal information — name, address, email, phone number, and area council.
If you are registering for 2 or more people, repeat the process above for each person. The prices below are per person.
When you are ready to check out, your cart will appear in the lower right-hand corner. Your cart will include all registrations.
Includes Registration, Meals (Wednesday Banquet Dinner, Thursday Breakfast and Lunch) and Lodging for One Person with 2 Twin Beds
Includes Registration, Meals (Wednesday Banquet Dinner, Thursday Breakfast and Lunch) and Lodging with Two People in a Room)
Includes Registration and Meals (Wednesday Banquet Dinner, Thursday Breakfast and Lunch). No lodging.
Roommate Request: Roommate requests can be sent to Nancy Lewis at nbl9281@gmail.com.
Late fee/Cancellation: Registrations placed online or postmarked after Sept. 4 will have a $15 late fee. Cancellations before Sept. 4 will receive a 100% refund; cancellations on/or after Sept. 4 will receive a 50% refund.
ABOUT THE WELCOMING PLACE
The Welcoming Place is a conference and meeting center on the grounds of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). The MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development and peace building.
We will have access to meeting rooms and dining hall. For our lodging, each room in their guest houses includes two twin beds or one queen bed, a private bath, bed linens and towels, internet, a central gathering area, kitchen and patio.
MENU DETAIL
Wednesday Banquet Dinner
Thursday Breakfast
Thursday Lunch
Prefer to pay by check?
If you prefer to pay by check, click this link to download our Mail-in Registration form.
Five Ways To Support Us
As we approach our 2026 Annual Conference, we would like to thank you for your generosity in supporting our mission and remind you of ways you can help:
General Fund. Give leaders the ability to put your gift to work in the area where it is most needed.
Scholarship assistance for returning citizens. Help us support returning citizens by awarding them with full or partial scholarship assistance to attend the Annual Conference.
Books for Inmates. Help us distribute copies of Get Free and Stay Free books to inmates and returning citizens ($7/book).
Meeting at the Door is a program in which volunteers meet newly-released returned citizens who don't have family members or friends to pick them up. YPM provides a meal, assists them with getting personal items and transports them to the facility/home where they will be staying.
Support our Annual Conference. Consider making a gift to help offset expenses that may not be covered by registration revenue.
TO DONATE TO YPM:
Go to ypmpa.org/donate and select the specific fund you would like to support.
Thank you!