you Theology: Loving God, Loving Neighbor
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YouTheology of the Illinois Great Rivers-St. Louis Pan Methodist Churches (AME, CME, AMEZ and UM churches) are glad to offer a youth experience that is geared to empower and give youth an understanding of our Wesleyan heritage and faith.
- explore vocation,
- do theological reflection,
- engage in hands-on ministry in rural and urban settings,
- look at how their faith can make a difference in today's world,
- learn the distinctiveness of the Methodist tradition,
- practice spiritual disciplines,
- plan and lead worship, and
- deepen their faith in God.
To facilitate this, youth study with pastors and other church leaders, members of the wider community who are in various vocations, people who are engaged in public witness in The Capital and other regions of the country. They also use material prepared by faculty members of the seminary, St. Paul School of Theology. In addition, these young people have adult mentors that they select. The youth and mentor meet frequently throughout the program year for intentional conversations outlined in the curriculum that intersect with and build on the youTheology activities/events. There are also online sessions where youth interact with other participants and program staff to reflect on their experience at the previous weekend session and prepare for the next one.
