Youth Council of Chinook Winds Pacific Mountain Regional Councils

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 2 - 5, 2024
McDougall United Church, Calgary AB

Pacific Mountain Regional Council 6th Annual General Meeting
May 30 - June 2, 2024
St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, Vancouver 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