YOUTH COUNCIL
​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
The full details of Youth Council's Structure, Member Terms, and Commitments are found on this page. Or for more information contact Regional Staff & Youth Council Lead: Chris Mah Poy @ united-church.ca

Folx and Folks 14 to 17 years are encouraged to apply to be part of Youth Council!
Space is limited to up to 12 Members, with 6 retiring and 6 joining each Term. Youth Council Applications are received each Fall (experience doing leadership is not needed). We hope many will consider joining this group of inspired- and inspiring- Youth!

How Does Youth Council Make a Difference?

An organized council of Youth membership:
  • Supports wider engagement of Youth in the participation of the life of The United Church of Canada beyond their “home” community of faith
  • Lifts the gifts of Youth, celebrating Youth wisdom and the spirit that Youth bring to the church and the world
  • Provides an opportunity for the voice and knowledge of Youth to shape the experience of The United Church of Canada for all
  • Deepens Youth’s leadership skills and faith
  • Empowers Youth to work and serve the world as God’s people and disciples of Christ​

Youth Council Structure

CW PM Youth Council is comprised of
  • People ages 14-17
  • No more than twelve members, half new and half returning each “term”
  • Six Chinook Winds Regional Council (CW) positions
  • Six Pacific Mountain Regional Council (PM) positions
  • A diversity of geographical communities, identities, and experience
Prior church leadership experience not needed to hold a Youth Council position. Come as you are!

Youth Council Member Commitment

When holding a YC position, it is expected that Members are present to the
Position Terms
  • 13 months, from mid-February to early March of the following year
Required Attendance
  • 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) ​​

Save The Dates

Chinook Winds Regional Council 6th Annual General Meeting
May 8 - 11, 2025
Lacombe AB
Pacific Mountain Regional Council 6th Annual General Meeting
​May 29 - June 1, 2025
Nanaimo BC

 Check Out Youth Council Action
at 2023 Regional AGMs!
Click June 16, 2023 First Third Ministry Newsletter, and scroll down to "Rocking the Church - Youth Council Update from PMRC AGM 2023"

Regional Council Commitments to Youth Council

The Chinook Winds Region Council Executive and Pacific Mountain Region Council Executive ensure that, respectively:
  • Youth have input at Annual General Meetings
  • Costs are budgeted through the Regional Council
  • The region's Nominations Committee participates in the process of selecting Applicants to Youth Council positions

The United Church of Canada 

These links have information about Regional Councils, Opportunities for United Church Youth, and The United Church of Canada

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