Important Forms and Documents
ACCYM 2024-2025 Executive Committee
CHAIR: Evie Jones, Beebe FUMC
VICE-CHAIR: Natalie Barham, Benton FUMC
SECRETARY: Jadyn Jenkins, Beebe FUMC
CHAPLAIN: Walker Lampley, Pulaski Heights UMC
AT-LARGE EXECUTIVE: Abbey Schrick, Conway FUMC
YSF CHAIR: Lilly Brent, West Memphis FUMC
ACCYM 2025-2026 Executive Committee
Congratulations to the newly elected executives!
CHAIR: Sadie Ledbetter, Asbury UMC Little Rock
VICE-CHAIR: Evie Jones, Beebe FUMC
SECRETARY: TBA
CHAPLAIN: Riley Pearson, Paragould FUMC
AT-LARGE EXECUTIVE: Lucy Haynes, Pulaski Heights UMC
YSF CHAIR: Courtney Laird, Benton FUMC
Veritas
Feb. 27-March 1
Fort Smith Convention Center in Fort Smith, AR
What is Veritas?
Veritas is a high-energy, United Methodist Youth gathering that brings together over 600 6th through 12th graders for an unforgettable experience at the Ft. Smith Convention Center in Ft. Smith, AR.
This event goes beyond just being a conference; it’s a chance to ignite faith, make lasting memories, and deepen connections. With powerful speakers who inspire and worship that moves your spirit, Veritas is designed to leave you feeling uplifted and recharged.
When registering, students can sign up to do either a small group track or a breakout session track. Between worship sessions, youth will attend what they signed up for, as small groups and breakout sessions are held at the same time. The breakout sessions provide for learning and personal growth, and the small groups open doors to encountering new people of similar ages and begin friendships, while engaging with the weekend’s theme through discussions and activities.
There are also vendor tables, a prayer room, and a gameroom which will be open throughout Saturday. In addition, devotionals are provided to each church to be discussed as a way to reflect on the day’s experiences together.
Cost and Deadlines
Nov. 10-Dec. 31 (Early Rate) $75 (includes tshirt)
January 1-January 31 (Main Rate) $90 (includes tshirt)
Feb. 1-Feb 13 (Late Rate) $110 (does not include tshirt)
Veritas Promo and Video Link: https://bit.ly/veritas26info
Hotel Options:
If a room block is full, please contact Brandon Bates bbates@fsfumc.org as more rooms may be made available.
Wyndham– $119/night + tax. Includes breakfast for all room occupants.
Reserve by Jan. 28
700 Rogers Ave., adjacent to Convention Center
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Courtyard by Marriott– $113/night + tax. Includes breakfast for all room occupants. Reserve by Jan. 28
900 Rogers Ave. across the street from the Convention Center
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Hampton Inn– $109/night + tax. Includes breakfast for all room occupants.
Reserve by Feb. 13
6201-C Rogers Avenue. Approx. 10 minutes from Convention Center
*Registration does not include meals, lodging, or transportation
Youth Service Fund will be having a nacho/taco lunch fundraiser, which is $11 per person. The lunch will be held in shifts, and the task force will contact the groups that register for it to schedule your time for lunch.
There are no refunds if the event is canceled, or the schedule must be altered in any way due to inclement weather or pandemic.
One adult should register your entire group (including adult chaperones) for Veritas. Please DO NOT allow youth to register individually.
Please contact Brandon Bates at bbates@fsfumc.org with any questions.
All money and forms for all those registered must be turned in no later than February 13th. If you do not have money and/or forms in by this date, you will not be considered registered for the event and therefore forfeit your spot, and any money paid.
If you would like to pay by check use the Promo Code: paybycheck.
Please mail checks by Feb 13th to:
AR Conference UMC
Attn: Bailey Thomas
800 Daisy Bates
Little Rock, AR 72202
All attendees must complete an ACCYM Medical Consent and Liability Release form and upload completed form using the this link on the ACCYM website.
All forms are digital. All should be uploaded or filled out digitally.
DO NOT MAIL ANY FORMS TO THE CONFERENCE OFFICE. WE WILL NOT TAKE ANY CCYM RELEASE FORMS AT THE EVENT.
ALL ADULTS ATTENDING ANY ACCYM EVENTS MUST BE SAFE GATHERINGS CERTIFIED
As of June 2022, the Arkansas Annual Conference passed the ARUMC Safe Gatherings Policy that strives to create a protective environment in our churches for children, youth, and vulnerable adults (defined as protected persons) and the volunteers who work with them. With this adoption of this new policy, replacing the current ARUMC Safe Sanctuary Policy, comes the opportunity to use the Safe Gatherings online training and background checks system for all churches within the ARUMC Conference.
One of the provisions of this new policy is that all adults attending district or conference events intended for children or youth MUST be Safe Gatherings Certified.
This certification includes filling out a few forms and questionnaires online (takes approximately 30-45 minutes), completing a child maltreatment check which must be notarized and uploaded to your Safe Gatherings profile and completing online training and quiz (approximately 2 hours.)
NOTE: While everything can be completed in a day or two, it’s important to note that once you complete all the necessary components it will take anywhere from 3 to 14 days to receive an email stating that you are Safe Gatherings certified.
If you have technical support questions about your Safe Gatherings account or certification process contact Safe Gatherings directly at contact@safegatherings.com or 888-241-8258.
For questions about safety policies and implementation, contact Alison Huskey at alison.huskey@arumc.org
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