The idea of hosting a youth and young adults gathering once a year started when the youth and young adults leadership of The River Church Kenwyn sat together one day and decided on reaching out to young people in creative ways over a few days within each year. We started it off in the school holidays of July 2016 which took place on the Friday and Saturday. We have seen lives transformed and touched, and we definitely experienced a high of intense excitement that when it came to the Sunday we felt so nostalgic. Hence because of this, we decided that this year we were going to take Emerge over 3 days which is happening the weekend of July 14-16.
These gatherings are filled with loud dance music, with performances of music, spoken word, dance and other creative expressions. We also get a speaker in for these gatherings to speak to youth regarding certain issues that we are faced with as a generation. This year we have the privilege to have Kinetic IV perform on the Friday evening of Emerge 2017. We are so amped to have them join us this year along with other artists and creatives.
We have recently revamped our building to host this exciting weekend. So at all costs do NOT miss out!
Why should I attend Emerge this year?
Emerge is a place where young people can just be themselves and connect with other young people. It is an environment where this generation is celebrated within the diversity of culture and tradition.
What is the purpose of these gatherings?
Our purpose is to see a generation emerge from the ashes of what they find themselves in. We have seen in our years of being young that we have always needed someone, something great, something exhilarating to us. Emerge offers that platform to network with people from all sides of life to help us on our individual journeys of life.
Who can attend Emerge and is there an entry fee?
EVERYONE can attend Emerge. These gatherings are open to people from all ages, however we are aimed at reaching out to this generation - but it is not limited to youth and young adults only. With that said, if you are a leader of a youth or young adults group - why don't you join us this Friday? Bring all your friends, family and loved ones.
We do NOT charge for Emerge because we want to have a limitless amount of young people join these gatherings. The more, the merrier!
Who is on the lineup this year?
We have the likes of Kinetic IV, Brandon Solomon, Siphokazi Jonas and many more on this year.
We are excited to host all those who are coming this year. We also have people coming from as far as Worcester and Port Elizabeth to join us this year - that is super cool!
If you have any information that I have not covered in my blog, then you can contact us on Facebook under the event called Emerge 2017. Under the event we posted some videos of the upcoming weekend.
You can also email us on:
rowyncoetzee@gmail.com
Or if you prefer calling or WhatsApp:
Rowyn Coetzee
081 041 7401
Chester Philander
076 556 4161
Whitney Philander
073 173 8239
Emerge gathering details:
Venue: The River Church, Kenwyn
15 Rockford Road, Kenwyn
Dates: Friday, 14 July 2017 (7:30pm)
Saturday, 15 July 2017 (7:30pm)
Sunday, 16 July 2017 (9:30am)
Meet and greet: 7pm (Friday and Saturday)
9am (Sunday)
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Brilliant. Our youth needs this, they can only become richer from the experience. All the best.
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