“Now all ties are snapt between us; now I must set off from you.” So says the prince in East of the Sun and West of the Moon, when his trust is betrayed by the woman who has come to love him. It is a bitter scene of despair for the both of them: “What…
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We highly encourage you to arrange your own formal dining prior to the Ball. If you choose to operate within our framework, you may take on one of three roles: Guest, Host, or Caterer.
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Brew yourself a cup of tea and sit down to read a poem by Christina Rosetti, or to regard some of the ideas found in Tolkien’s essay “On Fairy-stories”. Listen to the founder of our GSB reflect on his first Banquet & Ball experience, and take a moment to remember how God has worked in your own life.
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Picture this: You have traveled for months to reach the Northern-most mountain of a distant country. A hermit on top of this mountain holds the answer to an Important Question that burns inside of you. At least, it used to burn inside of you.
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Get in touch with a Banquet host to start planning your dining experience during the Grand Syndicate Ball!
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Skyler and Heather continue to plan their upcoming Grand Syndicate Ball experience! Learn More: Want to request an invite to a Banquet experience? Click here to find out who is hosting this year. Want to host a Banquet yourself? E-mail yvsceball@gmail.com and let us know! Not sure how the Banquet experience will work this year?…
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Get in touch with a lodging host to start planning your stay during the Grand Syndicate Ball!
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We hope you draw encouragement from the content below, and pray that it inspires you to live your everyday life with courage, authenticity, and joy.Peruse as much or as little of it as you please. Engage with Art Fishing on the Susquehanna in JulyBilly Collins I have never been fishing on the Susquehannaor on any…
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Our team believes that, often, a step forward requires looking back and recalling where we have been. The following is an exhortation from Daniel Hede (Former Director of Banquet and Ball 2018-19 and 2019-20) to prepare for the next Grand Syndicate Ball. Thoughts upon Banquet & BallDo you remember your first Banquet and Ball? You waited…
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This year is different. We are shaking things up. We are discovering what is essential to the Grand Syndicate Ball and what are the delightful trappings that can be tucked aside, swapped out, restored, re-imagined, or made anew. We are doing hard, demanding work and making difficult decisions. We are having lots of fun. And we are inviting you to…
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