UTICA - Utica's Memorial Auditorium is full of spirit this week.  A Christian youth conference began Thursday morning and runs through Friday night.

Thousands of teens from across the Northeast are taking part in the music, prayer and other activities.
    
Organizers say ministers will deliver positive messages designed to help teens cope with social and life problems, but there is plenty of fun to be had as well.

2-thousand teens bought tickets for the day's conference, but more are expected before it ends on Friday.  Friday night's session is free and open to the public.  It starts at 7pm.