Canada Youth 2012

Canada Youth 2012 will bring Presbyterian youth from across Canada together for a 5 day gathering at Brock University in St. Catherine's, Ontario, from July 3 to July 8, 2012. This event is a gathering, a get-together, a celebration, an assembly and a rally. It is an opportunity to discover, to grow, to worship, to play and to meet new friends from across the country. Additional information is available at www.canadayouth.ca.

Please register for this event by using this form. For additional information please contact Rev. Mavis Currie at 519-631-2414.

The participants in the Presbytery Youth Mission Trip will be leading worship at Dorchester Presbyterian Church on February 19, 2012 at 11:00am

The registration forms for this mission trip are available here.

A FEW BASIC QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

1. When is the trip? Friday July 29th - Sunday August 7th (there is an offchance that we may not return until the Monday - we will be looking for feedback from those going regarding the feasibility of one extra night.)
2. Where are we going? To Winnipeg and possibly to visit the Keeseekoowenin Reserve which is just over an hour and a half north of Brandon, Manitoba. We hope to also do some sightseeing along the way and while in Winnipeg.
3. What will we be doing there? We will be running a faith based daycamp in the mornings at the Winnipeg Inner City Mission. In the afternoon, we will be accompanying the daycamp children on daytrips in and around Winnipeg. If we have enough participants, we may also be running VBS program at Flora House (which is connected with Inner City Mission.) At Keeseekoowenin, we will meet some First Nation elders and do some groundskeeping on the reserve.
4. How will we get there? We will be travelling by coach bus with the Badder Bus Lines.
5. Who is going? This trip is open to high school aged youth in the presbytery of London. There is a cap of 46 youth, so please apply early! There will be a number of adult chaperones accompanying the trip -- all are youth leaders or ministers within the presbytery of London.
6. Can I invite a non-Presbyterian friend on this trip? Absolutely!
7. Where will we be staying? We will be staying at CMU (Canadian Mennonite University) which is about 20 minutes away from the Winnipeg Inner City Missions. We will be staying at hotels or camp accommodation on the way out and back.
8. Will I need a passport for this trip? Yes. We will be traveling through the States to get to Winnipeg. As the time approaches and our trip participant list is confirmed, we will be asking you for a photocopy of your passport to speed border crossing.
9. What will I need to bring? A detailed packing list will be supplied as the trip gets closer.
10. What is the cost? The cost/participant is $750.00. Youth who are members or adherents at Presbyterian Churches can apply for a bursary through the WMS - which should cover $100-$200 of this cost. Churches will also be doing individual fundraising to bring this cost lower. There are several fundraisers that we will be doing as a whole presbytery. The planning team is also applying for some additional grants that may lower the registration price. We will keep you abreast of any changes as the time draws closer. This price includes almost all of your meals and sightseeing and two t-shirts.

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Please register for this event by contacting Rev. Mavis Currie at 472-3443 or mcurrie@execulink.com with your name, age and any health issues by February 19th, 2011. Please hand in the completed registration form on the day of the event.

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Other Opportunities for Youth

The following organizations offer opportunities for youth to be active in the life and mission of the church:

• Presbyterian Young Peoples Society
• Presbyterian Church in Canada Youth In Mission
• Camp Kintail
• Synod Youth and Young Adult Ministries