Blog Entries tagged 'Youth'

YAAD Haikus

cleave@gmail.com — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Last night, it seemed that plenary would never end (although, it did, finally, around 11pm). We seemed to continue to get caught in parliamentary circles: never-ending amending, motioning and calling for the question. Back at the press tables, we had to keep asking each other, "What in the world are we doing now?"

Apparently some of the YAADs were getting a little frustrated by some of the procedures as well, and some started putting together some haikus in honor of the Genera [...]

Youth from Atlanta Disappointed with Assembly Vote

cleave@gmail.com — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

In Erin Dunigan's article "Youth reach out to the church", you may have learned about a youth group from Central Presbyterian Church (Atlanta, GA) who wanted to help volunteer at GA but were told they were too young. The current age limit is 18 years old, and many of the students from Central were under 18. Together with their session, they created Commissioners' Resolution 17-01 which encourages the General Assembly "to celebrate youth and affirm their unique gifts and talents by [...]

Youth Provide Much-Needed Perspective

cleave@gmail.com — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Last night I was told I should swing by the Youth Advisory Delegate (YAD) Caucus to listen to their evening committee reports. And I'm so glad that I did. First, because Bruce Reyes-Chow was given some time to address the YADs; it was great to hear some of their questions (ranging from polity questions to "How do I get you to come to my Presbytery?). You can read more about his visit here.

But secondly because it was so great to hear their committee reports. I wish there was a way [...]