From July 3-7, youth, young adults, and leaders will gather at Brock University in St. Catharines, ON
More than 450 youth, young adults, and ministry leaders will gather at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, from July 3-7 for Rendez-vous 2024: Audacious Hope, or Uplift 2024: Audacious Hope for the Presbyterian attendees, who have an extra day of programming, ending on July 7.
This year’s theme, Audacious Hope, leans into 2 Corinthians 3:12: “With that kind of hope to excite us, nothing holds us back.” —The Message
This Mission and Service-supported event brings together youth (entering Grade 9 through completing Grade 12), young adults (aged 19‒30), and their leaders from across the country for a celebration of vibrant worship led by Adele Halliday and Mitchell Anderson. There is a slate of inspiring speakers, including the Moderator, The Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, and Dr. Johonna McCants-Turner. A full slate of workshops will be led by United Church and Presbyterian Church staff and partners.
A day at Audacious Hope will include:
- Inspiring worship with all ages together
- Thoughtful theme presentations for youth, young adults, and ministry leaders
- Small-group learning for youth
- Workshops and experiential activities for all ages
- Shared meals
- Recreation and fun!
During Audacious Hope, participants will have an opportunity to give back by donating thread to the Weavers of Hope, an initiative of Seminario Evangelico de Teologia, a Mission and Service partner in Matanzas, Cuba.
Find out more on the Rendez-vous website or the Uplift website and follow the fun on the blog, on Facebook, or on Instagram.