NOTE: WHEN YOU CLICK ON "SUBMIT" AT THE END OF THIS FORM, IF IT RETURNS YOU BACK TO THE FORM AND DOESN'T SHOW SOMETHING LIKE A "REGISTRATION SUCCESSFUL" MESSAGE, THE REGISTRATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. IT OFTEN MEANS THAT THERE IS A REQUIRED FIELD ON THE FORM THAT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED. CONTACT DAVE DELANEY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ONGOING DIFFICULTY.
ADULT LEADERS SHOULD *EXIT* THIS FORM, RETURN TO THE VIRGINIA SYNOD KAIROS EVENT PAGE, AND CLICK ON THE LINK TO ADULT REGISTRATION FORM.
Kairos is our annual week-long faith formation event for youth who will be in 9th-12th grades in the coming fall. It is a chance for youth who are already committed to a life of faith to be part of a unique Christian community for an entire week, to have a fresh experience of the grace and presence of God in that community, and to develop habits for discipleship that can be taken home as they live out their baptismal call to be followers of Jesus. Kairos is different from our weekend events in that congregations do not send advisors with youth; the event staff serves as small group leaders and dorm advisors for the week. “Kairos” is the New Testament Greek word for “special time.” It is used whenever God’s people want to talk about a time of change, of renewal, of God’s special work in the believer and the community.
NOTE: The application process in 2025 is as follows:
1) If the online form is used, registration will be complete only after the required signature form has been received at the Synod Office. If the paper form is used (which includes the signature form), youth should return these forms to their pastors or youth leaders. DO NOT MAIL DIRECTLY TO SYNOD OFFICE! (There is a separate form for adults who would like to serve as event staff). You may submit payment online or by mail.
2) Applications may be sent to the Synod Office at any time, but all forms should be submitted by Tuesday, April 30th. Applications sent after that date will be placed on a waiting list.
3) Payment can be made at the time of application or later. Participant cost: $350
4) If a congregation intends to send more than 8 youth, the congregation will also be encouraged to provide at least one adult as a small group leader for the week.
See the Signature Page for a description of event expectations.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13GTH-y1DscXzAnq2Sj2L9v1vwf1LJjwC/view?usp=drive_linkSPACE AT KAIROS IS LIMITED BY FACILITY SIZE, STAFF AVAILABILITY, AND THE NEED TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE EVENT. If the event reaches capacity, applications received in the Synod Office by April 30th will receive first consideration, after which a waiting list will be created based on the date an application is received. STARTING JUNE 3, PLEASE CONTACT PASTOR DAVE DELANEY (
DELANEY@VASYNOD.ORG / CELL: 540-529-6893) BEFORE REGISTERING!
