For All Ages

The United Church of Canada believes youth and young adults bring to the church special gifts. See also the Vision Fund, which supports innovative, creative, and new congregational youth and young adult ministry in the United Church.

A Year of Sabbath

From November 2007 to November 2008, 14 United Church leaders of youth and young adults are joining together to engage in Sabbath practices. Follow their journey or join in.

Opportunities for Youth Ministry Training

Whether you are a volunteer youth group leader, a fulltime youth minister, or a solo congregational minister, there are opportunities to strengthen and deepen your passion and skills for youth ministry.

Priorities for Youth and Young Adult Ministry

The Youth and Young Adult Ministry Task Group establishes priorities for youth and young adult ministry across the church.

Scouting

Information on the relationship between The United Church of Canada and Scouts Canada, as well as information on the Religion in Life program and the United Church Scouting Award.

Downloads

• Called and Equipped: The Youth Ministry Training Consultation [PDF: 72 pp/1.1 MB]
• Code of Ethics for Youth Ministry [PDF: 9 pp/172 KB]
• Resources for Youth Ministry [PDF: 5 pp/46 KB]
• Youth and Young Adult Ministry Vision [PDF: 2 pp/24 KB]
  This vision of youth and young adult ministry was accepted by the 36th General Council (August 1997).

Resources

Leap in Faith: A Confirmation Resource

Fun ideas and a variety of models are included for any congregation, large or small, to use and adapt.

WebSight: Connecting Youth for Global Justice

An exciting new education and animation strategy to connect youth for global justice and the work for a better world.

See the Stewardship Development: Youth page for more resources for older youth.

Contact

What’s happening where you are? Let us know and we’ll let others know. Please contact:

Rick Garland
Program Coordinator, Youth and Young Adults
CECM Unit
The United Church of Canada
3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
Tel: 416-231-7680 ext. 4027
Toll-free: 1-800-268-3781 ext. 4027
Fax: 416-231-3103, Attn. Rick Garland
E-mail: Rick Garland