YOUTH COUNCIL (ages 14-17)
of Chinook Winds & Pacific Mountain Regional Councils of The United Church of Canada

Leading and Creating Meaningful and Innovative Ways to Participate in the Life of our Church

Members will support the Youth Council's purpose to 

• Support wider engagement of Youth in the participation of the life of The United Church of Canada beyond their “home” community of faith
• Lift the gifts of Youth, celebrating Youth wisdom and the spirit that Youth bring to the church and the world
• Provide an opportunity for the voice and knowledge of Youth to shape the experience of The United Church of Canada for all
• Deepen Youth’s leadership skills and faith, and,
• Empower Youth to work and serve the world as God’s people and disciples of Christ

When holding a YC position, it is expected that Members are committed to: 

Attendance at the following:

• 6 Online Meeting Sessions: 90 minutes each
• 1 Youth Council Planning Retreat (February): two nights; alternating provinces each year
• 1 (or more) CWPM First Third Ministry event, per term: dates and durations vary
• 1 Regional Council Annual General Meeting: three nights (in one of Alberta or BC depending on Member's home regional council)

Optional Attendance

• Participation in the other regional council's Annual General Meeting (Members are required to attend the AGM of their home-Region)