Welcome to the Appalachia 2027 page

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In July of 2027, a group of people will be traveling to the Appalachia region of the United States in order to partner with Appalachia Service Project (ASP) as we look to help those in need with warmer, safer, and drier places to live.

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The Appalachia Region includes parts of 13 different states and is home to some of the most impoverished areas of the USA. ASP has been serving among, ministering to, and working with the people of Appalachia for more than 50 years.

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Here’s some important info

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When
July 17 – 25, 2027

Where
Appalachia, USA

How
rented 15-passenger vans to Appalachia
with an overnight at a church on the way there and back

Who
All current 6th – 12th graders

Host
Appalachia Service Project
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Cost
$250 per person
Due to our partnership with Lambeau Field, our fundraising efforts mean we can offer this trip to everyone heavily subsidized. As in, the cost of this trip is more than $250. But this is why we fundraise at Lambeau. If $250 is a hardship for you or your family, scholarships are available when you sign up.

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There will be 3 required Team Gatherings and everyone who signs up agrees that they are commiting to be at all 3.

Team Gathering #1
TBD

Team Gathering #2
TBD

Team Gathering #3
Wednesday, July 14
7AM – 7PM
at a local ropes course
(meet at St. Thomas and we’ll all ride together)

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There will be Two Identical Meetings giving people a whole bunch of information about this amazing trip.

Meeting #1
TBD
In the Lounge at St. Thomas

Meeting #2
TBD
in the Youth Room at St. Thomas

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Where are we gonna stay while we’ll be in Appalachia?
This all depends on which area/city/state in Appalachia we are assigned. We may be in a school, a church, or a facility owned by ASP. We’ll let you know as soon as we do.

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You might be asking,
“What can I do right now?”

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Be praying for this Appalachia 2027 trip as well as discerning if you are being called ot join this amazing crew.

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Here is where various info can be found as the trip draws closer. Some forms you’ll need to fill out and turn in, others may be online only, and others you can print off and hang on your fridge if you like

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Registration for Appalachia 2027 isn’t open yet but when it does open up, we’ll let you know

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The Packers’ season happens every year and we will need volunteers to help us serve cake and ice cream up in the suites. This is our primary fundraiser for all Love Journeys we take so if you’re considering joining us in 2025 or beyond, we need your volunteer time. Volunteers need to be at least 14. If you’re 12 or 13 (6th grade) you are still invited to join us any time we do a Love Journey.
For more information and required volunteer training online, please go to
styg.com/signup

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If you need to contact Aran with questions or need more information, you can do so in many different ways:

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Aran Walter

aranwalter@gmail.com

(920) 379-6229 – call or text

www.facebook.com/aranwalter

@aranwalter on snapchat, instagram, twitter, whatsapp, tiktok, etc.

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