Rev. Kathy Douglas
(519) 523-4380
Hi
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kathy and I live in Blyth (Huron County) with my partner Gary Clark. We moved here from Winnipeg this July and I started as Huron-Perth Presbytery Youth Minister in August. Many may know me from my life in Mitchell, where I have lived for many years.
I have been visiting congregations on the phone and face-to-face in an attempt to hear about the presence of high-school aged youth in church and in the wider community. As would be expected there is lots of variety. Youth offer leadership with Sunday School and special events like dinners, they participate in confirmation, youth groups and worship, and along with various other activities they find connection to congregational life. Many youth in our communities are busy with sports, school, jobs, volunteer work and FRIENDS. Sometimes there are several youth present in a congregation and sometimes there may be few. We know that issues of mental, physical and emotional health arise for everyone and youth too sometimes find life a challenge. We want to find ways of supporting them so that together we find relevant and meaningful ways for the church to help all of us care for ourselves, one another and the world (planet).
This presbytery is hoping that with the resources and the support of this position, I can help enhance the relationships youth have with church and faith.
My hope is that I can build on work, programs and events that are already happening in your congregation. I also offer resources and energy for dreams and ideas folks might have regarding youth work. Most importantly, I hope to enter relationships with as many people as possible in meaningful and life giving ways.
I need to hear from you. Share with me your celebrations and challenges in youth ministry. Speak your dreams and ideas for programming. Encourage youth to connect with me. My phone number is 523-4380 and my email address is here. I truly look forward to hearing from you.
Regards, Kathy
Kathy has a facebook account...send her your email and she will invite you to join.
Kathy is available to come and meet youth, leadership, clergy, boards/councils, and congregations at your convenience.
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