Children, Youth & Young Adults

Children & Youth – from Sharon Hull

First Third’s Ministry Forum (Children, Youth and Young Adults)

We would like your input on Regional Council Children, Youth and Young Adult events. If you are a Child, Youth, Young Adult or a leader in Ministry for this group please consider joining our forum. We will meet online 2 to 4 times a year to discuss Regional Council events for First Third’s Ministry (Child to Age 30). Please email Sharon Hull @ shull@united-church.ca if you are interested in being a part of the Forum or if you have any questions.

• Camps: Quin-Mo Lac – Ongoing Fundraising- please check the camp website https://quin-mo-lac.org/

 

Summer Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults

Indigenous-Racialized Youth Scholars Program (Due April 11) – A NEW cohort of 6 youths ages 18–26 years old who identify as Indigenous or Racialized, and are interested in participating in a 10-week research program. An allowance (in the form of an honorarium) will be available to all selected applicants. Beginning May 12th (orientation), and ending on July 11th and Presentations will be from July 14th–18th and additional presentations will vary. Apply by visiting 2025 Indigenous-Racialized Youth Scholars Program | The United Church of Canada.

Climate Motivators (Due April 25) – The Climate Motivator will be employed for an 8-week term in the summer of 2025. Climate Motivators must qualify for a Canada Summer Jobs Grant, and be within the age range of 15-19 years. The program and employment will begin June 30th and run until August 22nd. Motivators will all travel to Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre in Paris, Ontario from July 2nd – 9th. Motivators will then go and work in their local communities for the remainder of the summer. For more information and to apply, please visit The GO Project — Engaging faith-based curriculum for children and youth

Climate Motivator Coordinator (Due April 25) – The Climate Motivator Coordinators will be employed for an 11-week term in the summer of 2025. Climate Motivators Coordinators must qualify for a Canada Summer Jobs Grant and be within the age range of 20-30 years. The Climate Motivator Coordinators time will begin on June 9th, 2025, with summer employment that includes training, leadership development, education, living in community, and group action planning. Coordinators will be required to attend and lead a week in residence at Five Oaks Education and Retreat Centre in Paris, Ontario from July 2nd – 9th. For more information and to apply, please visit The GO Project — Engaging faith-based curriculum for children and youth

Gibimishkaadin (Due April 30) – A canoe journey for Indigenous youth from coast to coast to coast in Canada, and non-Indigenous youth from southern and eastern Ontario. Youth must be 14 to 18 years old on the first day of the canoe trip. The trip is Aug 19 to 27 on Lake Temagami with Northwaters and Langskib Outfitters. Details about the trip: TRIP DETAILS | home and Online application form: HERE 

Montreal Mission Internship 2025: A 9-week summer program for young people ages 18 to 25. Serve others, grow in faith, learn more about where God is calling you in the world—and spend the summer in a fantastic city. Participants receive a $5000 stipend and, if needed, access to discounted housing in Montreal. More information at www.montrealmission.ca or via e-mail to Alan Ma at director@montrealmission.ca.