More Franchises: A Second Cup
November 6, 2009
In a time of trial and struggle for the church and the world, God is doing something NEW in United Church congregations, ministries, and leaders. Join us at More Franchises: A Second Cup in 2010 for workshops and presentations on models of ministry and best practices from across The United Church of Canada. There is something for everyone at this event.
- Who: Ordered and lay people, staff and volunteers, presbyters and seekers (bring a group from your congregation or presbytery)
- When: June 19–21, 2010
- Where: Emmanuel College, Victoria University, Toronto
- Workshops: 50+ on exciting practices for vital ministry
- Cost: Early bird $235, regular $295
For more information please visit: http://www.united-church.ca/getinvolved/events/more-franchises-a-second-cup
CanLead Forum 2010
November 6, 2009
CanLead is a Canadian Forum for Youth Ministry. This second annual forum will be held January 25-27, 2010 in London, Ontario. The Keynote speaker will be Andrew Root.
Registration Fees CAN$495.00
Included in the prices of registration is your accommodation (double occupancy rooms), meals (except Tuesday dinner) and the entire CanLead program.
For more information please go to: http://www.canleadforum.com/
General Council Opportunities to Serve
November 6, 2009
The General Council is seeking many new members to serve in a wide range of roles on committees and task groups. There are often committees that require young members for representation, but I encourage you to apply for any committee which you are interested in and have time and energy for!
See http://www.united-church.ca/getinvolved/servegc/opportunities/current for a listing of the current opportunities and their terms of reference.
Call Sandra at the Conference Office if you have any questions or need help.
Youth For Peace Columbia May 2010
November 6, 2009
Youth for Peace is an overseas exposure experience for young adults ages 18 - 30. See information about the purpose and goals of this program below and visit the National United Church website for links to applications and more information. Call Sandra at the Conference office if you need support with this.
Hosted by the Methodist Church of Colombia, 10 participants will live, study, worship, and reflect with United Church partners in Colombia. They will learn about the particular peace and conflict issues facing the region through first-hand experience. Before and after the trip, participants will engage in an orientation, study, and debriefing process. Candidates must be prepared to widely share their experiences when they return home. A personal contribution of $750.00 is required.
Apply now: the deadline is December 1, 2009. No late applications will be accepted.
The Purpose: is to provide an opportunity for a group of young adults aged 18–30 from The United Church of Canada to participate in God’s mission through engagement in a learning experience related to peace in the global context.
As an integral element of the United for Peace campaign, participants will be challenged to:
- faithfully bear witness to the ongoing peace ministry of global partners
- reflect on the personal and systemic barriers facing those working for peace
- contribute their own perspectives as The United Church of Canada works to develop and understand its role and relationship with people living with injustice and violence
- learn about the particular challenges facing refugees in the context being visited
This experience includes a travel component to visit United Church partners in regions experiencing violence and conflict, and will be facilitated by United Church global partners.
The Goals are:
- To introduce participants to the work of United Church global partners whose ministries are affected by issues related to violence and conflict
- To grow in community, providing support and challenge to one another before, during, and after the travel experience
- To provide an “empire lens” through which participants may reflect on peace and conflict issues both globally and in their own community contexts
- To empower and equip participants with necessary resources to take leadership roles in educating their home communities about issues of conflict and violence
- To personally experience the relationship of solidarity between the United Church and its global partners
