The Office of Presbyterian Youth and Triennium celebrates, provides opportunities and advocates for Presbyterian youth in the church and the world. In addition to the triennial gathering for high school age and young adult Presbyterians (PYT), The Presbyterian Youth and Triennium office will look at ways to connect the Presbyterian Mission Agency with younger Presbyterians and younger Presbyterians with the rich opportunities for discipleship within the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Presbyterian Youth and Triennium and Becoming a Matthew 25 Church:
The Office of Presbyterian Youth and Triennium is launching during an exciting season of mission in the PMA – “Becoming a Matthew 25 Church”; seeking to develop vitality within our churches, eradicate poverty and eliminate systemic racism. We believe that young Presbyterians are already passionate about and active IN the bringing about these mission priorities.
Many churches host a Souper Bowl of Caring event on or around Super Bowl Sunday as a way to collect donations of food or money for local organizations addressing hunger in their community. Check out our newest PYAT Youth Ministry Quicksheet by Neil McKown with how-to basics as well as creative tips & tricks for doing this in your congregation!
It’s Souper Easy to Tackle Hunger – A Youth Ministry Guide to Souper Bowl of Caring
We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium will take place on July 28-31, 2025 in Louisville, KY. It will take place at the Kentucky International Convention Center and surrounding hotels – all located very close to the Presbyterian Center in downtown Louisville. More info coming in 2024!
4 new PYT Connect resources based on the theme of “When Did We See You?” that can be used to create and host your own local or regional PYT theme experience. FREE for you to use to launch this timely biblical theme into the hearts and minds of your youth, young adults, families, and intergenerational groups. Each can be adjusted for a wide variety of events and settings including a small church, presbytery gathering, weekend retreat, regional PYT experience, or mid-week series. Includes an Event Planning Guide, Group Study Guide, Recreation Guide and a Worship & Prayer Guide. Includes info on how to use each guide, supply lists, planning suggestions and more! All 4 resources are available in English and Spanish. https://presbyterianyouthtriennium.org/pyt-connect/
Webinar recording with Alla Soroka, Peacemaker & Youth Worker living in Ukraine
Quicksheet #84 – Talking with Your Youth about Ukraine”
In the midst of a beautiful and broken world, we have a vision for ministry with young people that unites youth in Christ with all other generations and proclaims the love of God without end. Here are just a timely few of the many resources we offer to support youth leaders and congregations:
– Quicksheet #86 – Integrating Youth Into The Church – A Beyond Youth Group Model
– DatoVeloz #86 – Integrando a los Jóvenes en la Iglesia
– Quicksheet #87 – The Youth Worker as Explorer
– DatoVeloz #87 – La juventud trabajadora como exploradora
– Quicksheet #88 – Embrace the Night! Goodbye Lock-In
– Dato Veloz #88 – ¡Abraza la noche! Adiós al encierro
Click the Quicksheets Index button to download a pdf listing of all of our Quicksheets/DatoVeloz resources
The Office of Presbyterian Youth and Triennium is a proud partner in d365.org – a free, daily devotional site and app. The devotional experience, written especially for youth and young adults, seeks to provide reflections on themes that impact our faith journey. You are invited to Pause, Listen, Think, Pray, Go.
The Office of Presbyterian Youth and Triennium is supported by the Pentecost offering. To learn more about the Pentecost Offering, please visit: https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/pentecost/