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The 2026 Western Region Youth Conference will be hosted by the Seattle Mar Thoma Church!
We invite youth from all churches in the western region for a weekend of talks, discussions, and fellowship!
2026 Western Region Youth Conference
CONNECTED
With God,
Within Ourselves, &
With the World.​​
​Dates : June 19 - 21, 2026
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Venue : Black Diamond Retreat Center. Auburn, WA
Come ready to dive into God's Word, grow in your identity in Christ, and build meaningful connections with youth from across the Western Region!
The conference will feature powerful sessions, small group discussions, praise and worship, games, fellowship and an unforgettable experience.​
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mrs. Pushpa Samuel
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Pushpa Samuel graduated with a biomedical engineering degree and worked for several years in the medical device industry before pursuing an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary.
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She is a board certified chaplain and works at MD Anderson Cancer Center where she has conversations with patients and family members about finding meaning in their experiences.
The MarThoma Church commissioned her as a Lay Chaplain in 2021, and she welcomes opportunities to foster dialogue about the role of faith in daily life through one-on-one consultation, workshops, retreats, and conferences.
She and her husband are members of the Trinity MarThoma Church, Houston.​
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Arrival & Departures: Arrival and check-in will begin at 4pm on June 19, and the conference will conclude around 2pm on June 21.​
Airport Information: When scheduling flights, please fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).Transportation will be arranged from the airport to the venue and back!​​
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Questions? please contact: 2026wryfconference@gmail.com