The Synod of Alberta and the Territories is challenged, assisted and enriched by the youth in congregations. To support and highlight this important element of our constituency, an annual youth leaders' retreat is held; a biennial gathering hosts the young people from all congregations; and, a network of youth leaders is encouraged. Information on these ministries may be found in separate pages under this heading.
Meet the members of the Synod Youth Committee:
Pastor Sean Bell, Edson, Ab
Pastor Sean was born in a small town in Southern Alberta (Vauxhall). He writes: "I lived my youth years at Salem Lutheran Church in Scandia, Alberta. These were awesome years of beginning to see what a life in relationship with God would and could look like. Numerous trips and weekend retreats and special events all contributed to formation as a Christian leader. What I do know is that the youth of our church bring life and energy and ideas. I'm very interested to take my experiences with Youth Encounter, CLBI, Campus Ministry and the Seminary and attempt to make possible what God has in store for the youth of this church. Don't be fooled into thinking this is BORING! If you can dream it, we can make it happen!"
The national church, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada also provides support to youth and youth ministries in Canada, to explore their site, please click the link provided below:
Canada World Youth
Canada World Youth (CWY) offers international educational programs to young people aged 17 to 24. Eighteen young people from different cultures spend a total of six months away from their homes, living together for three months in a Canadian community and three months in a community in one of the partner countries - Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe or Latin America.
For more information, check out their website at www.canadaworldyouth.org or call them at 1-866-786-9243.
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