Youth Events | Huron-Perth Presbytery

Poverty Hurts

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:06:33 -0400

Poverty Hurts: A retreat for high school aged youth.

Discover what it’s like for homeless teens in Huron & Perth

Sat. April 21 (10am) - Sun. April 22 (11am) optional sleep over @ Main Street United Church, Mitchell

contact Kathy Douglas 519-523-4380 or email for details.

$10 Donation

Huron-Perth Presbytery Hockey Tournament

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:18:41 -0500

Congratulations to all who participated in our first Huron-Perth Presbytery Hockey Tournament (January 4 in Blyth).

Teams from:

Atwood/Trowbridge/Donegal Pastoral Charge
Cavan United, Winthrop
Main Street United, Mitchell
Wingham United
Monkton United
Blyth United

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO WINGHAM UNITED. They took home the Church Challenge Trophy.

Thanks to all who helped and supported. Watch for next year's tourney.

Youth Study Tour to Nicaragua

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:29:54 -0500

RE Upcoming Youth Study Tour to Nicaragua in May for young adults (ages 18-25) May 2012.

The tour is open to any young adult who wishes to participate, though we particularly encourage young adults who are connected to our member organizations to apply.  While in Nicaragua we will visit some projects and also learn about the larger context in which the projects operate. We will explore various issues dealing with food, farming and agricultural production in Nicaragua. There will also be a homestay (2-3 nights) and a chance to meet with Nicaraguan youth. Ultimately, I hope that the participants will come back inspired to start/continue working for a more just world through Foodgrains Bank and its members.

The website states that the cost is $3,000 but there are a few possibilities to help lower the cost per participant.   Could you please share this posting with your network?   All pertinent information can be found on our website:

http://www.foodgrainsbank.ca/upcoming_food_study_tours.aspx

Confirmation Class Outings for 2011-12

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:46:31 -0400

The following is a list of options that have been arranged for confirmation classes to participate in. The dates and times have been confirmed but there may be some flexibility. Different times and dates may be arranged if I receive timely notification.

Once groups have confirmed, there may be opportunity to organize transportation in car pools. Please inform me asap with your interest and comments. Some events have a number limit. (These need not only be for confirmands – other interested church members are welcome.)

*Movie Viewing, For the Bible Tells Me So

Wednesday, November 23 2011 @ 7-9:30pm

Movie and discussion on Gender Issues

*Islamic Centre of Southwestern Ontario, London

Wednesday, February 15 2012 @ 4:45-6pm

if this time does not work for you, please let me know, asap

*Temple Shalom, Kitchener

Saturday, February 11 2012 @ 9:15am-11:15am

A shared worship space with United Church. Attend a worship service at the synagogue and possible question period following. This has been a wonderful experience over the years.

*St Joseph’s Parish Community Meal, Stratford

Thursday, January 19, 2012 @ 4-7pm

Serve, cleanup and visit at the monthly soup kitchen.

*Ten Thousand Villages (Warehouse), New Hamburg

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 @ 4:45-5:45

Tour, video presentation, opportunity to ‘shop’ ethically. Fair Trade Chocolate Theme (just in time for Easter treats).

*House of Blessing, Stratford

??anytime?????, 2012 @ 4:30-5:45

Tour, explanation of services provided, maybe a chance to stock shelves for food bank.

* Windemere Synagogue, London with Rabbi Debra Dressler

Monday, April 23, 2012, 4:45-5:45

*Panel Discussion with the Gay-Straight Alliance organizations in our community with Youth on the Panel. (Date and Location TBA-early in Spring)

AS WELL!!! Confirmation Retreat - March 2-3, 2012 in Exeter (watch Presbytery website for details).

To register and get details for any of these events, please call or email Kathy Douglas 519-523-4380. The earlier the better! Any other suggestions - send them along.

Thanks