Youth and Young Adult Ministries

The internet is the new ground zero for social activism – and churches need to get on board with this. Facebook is more than a place where you post pictures of your kids – it’s also where you can decide to donate your organs. Twitter isn’t just a silly place where you share what you ate for dinner – it’s the place where presidential debates are discussed in detail live.
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Are you someone who wonders what youth are thinking in ‘Churchland’?  Wishing you had a clearer understanding from faith-based youth?  Here are some recent results from a United Church youth survey.  Things that jumped out at me:

- 10% of respondents identify as GBLT

- Youth want welcoming, supportive, engaging and action -oriented church.

-90% see Christianity as one path among many

For a full report on the results of The United Church of Canada Youth Study please see:

http://gc40.united-church.ca/files/gce_1111_identity_youth.pdf