Synod Multi-Cultural Youth Conference - June 21-24, Zanesfield Ohio, more info 

Be part of the Certificate in Youth and Theology program!
We are accepting applications for the 2012 cohort of the Certificate in Youth and Theology program. This program is for individuals actively working with youth in churches or ministry organizations.  It is ideal for those seeking specific training in youth ministry who want to connect theological reflection and ministerial practice.  The program involves retreats, participation in the Princeton Forums on Youth Ministry, online courses, a ministry 360 assessment, mentoring program, and peer learning.

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Youth Events -

   
• 2012 Urban Plunge - Save Dates!!!  November 2-4 at First Presbyterian Church, Jackson  More information to follow later this year.

• 2013 Youth Triennim - Save Dates !!!   July 16-20
  at Purdue University  Information is updated at the PC (USA) web site (www.pcusa.org)

GUIDELINES FOR CHURCH PARTICIPATION IN PRESBYTERY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

1. The Presbytery will sponsor activities for children or youth only when adequate supervision can be provided.
2. There will be a minimum of two adults present at all Presbytery-sponsored activities involving children or youth with a maximum ratio of one adult to ten children or youth.
3. The children and/or youth are to be supervised by adults from their congregation. Gender-appropriate adults are required.
4. In private sleeping quarters, there will be two gender-appropriate adults present (except where parents are responsible for their own children).
5. Supervision will be maintained before and after all activities until all youth are dismissed according to the wishes of their parents or their local church adult leaders.
6. Any activity for children or youth will require written permission, which includes a code of conduct and disciplinary consequences.

Is your church planning a Youth Event? Click here to download event planning documents and checklists.

Presbytery of Lake Michigan Youth Strategy Team

The Youth Strategy Team (YST), with its relationship to the Discipleship Ministry Team (DMT), is
1) responsible for coordinating, overseeing and planning youth events sponsored by the Presbytery and
2) for providing resources, training and a support network for youth ministry staff (both professional and volunteers)
    in the Presbytery.

Presbytery youth events include Confirmation Retreat, Mid High Youth Mix SnowFest and Urban Plunge. These events aim to provide our youth with educational, fellowship and faith opportunities.