Youth Archives

Help TOPCON! take flight

Posted September 27th, 2019

When the Rev. Dr. Jason Brian Santos became the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s coordinator for Christian Formation a few of years ago, he never dreamed he’d be hosting a conference on the theology of play and tabletop (board) games.

Guitar heroes

Posted September 12th, 2019

Sixteen-year-old Brandon Earley and his pastor, the Rev. Dr. Neal Carter, chose an unconventional route this summer to grow closer while discussing Scripture, theology and anything else that came to mind during long house spent on a hobby they now share.

Rallying around Rally Day

Posted September 6th, 2019

Sunday is big celebration day for many Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations around the country.

Soul Children of Chicago and Triennium participants break down racial, cultural barriers

Posted August 16th, 2019

“Total joy” is how Presbyterian Youth Triennium director Gina Yeager-Buckley remembers one of this year’s experiences. Even though it happened a month ago now, thinking about it gives her energy.

‘Everyone is welcome at God’s feast’

Posted August 14th, 2019

It’s been a month since Holmes Camp & Retreat Center in Holmes, N.Y., made history. Now the camp’s executive director, the Rev. Bryan Breault, is hearing lovely things from the parents of campers from across the country.

Youth impacted by gun violence speak during Triennium webinar

Posted July 23rd, 2019

As Kaaleah J. from the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia spoke, photos of her father appeared on a screen above the stage in Purdue University’s Eliza Fowler Hall and he could be heard rapping, “When I’m gone, will they remember me?”

This House of God helps feed and care for migrant farmworkers

Posted July 22nd, 2019

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry near Tampa, Fla., feeds the minds, bodies and spirits of farmworkers and their neighbors in need in a variety of ways.

‘It’s time to go’

Posted July 21st, 2019

“It’s time to go,” the Rev. CeCe Armstrong told the thousands of people gathered for closing worship Saturday at Presbyterian Youth Triennium. “We often forget that mission starts at home — your own house or your own church. We’ve experienced things here, but if we don’t take them back, the church doesn’t change but you have. Hallelujah!”

Have a heart

Posted July 20th, 2019

The Rev. Johan Daza’s “Here’s My Heart” story tugged at Triennium heartstrings Friday.

Begin the week as strangers, end the week as friends

Posted July 19th, 2019

Presbyterian Youth Triennium small group leader Andrea Paschal said she has been blown away this week by how wonderful, creative and loving the youth are.