30 September 2014

Mission Opportunities for Young People >>> Generation Transformation

Generation Transformation (GT) applications are now available for 2015 young adult mission opportunities. Generation Transformation is an initiative of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries offering service opportunities for young adults ages 18-30. With three different mission tracks to choose from, GT offers a program to fit the mission desires of all who wish to serve. “Generation Transformation is for all who are willing to go, and ready to respond to God’s call,” says Rachel deBos, a Mission Interpreter for Global Ministries. - See more >>> HERE >>>

16 September 2014

EYCE News: ANNOUNCING THE SHAREWICH DAY! JOIN US!!!

Have you heard about Sharewich day? Not yet? Then it’s time to change it. By something as simple as sharing a meal you can help make a real change in society!

Every year on the 16th and 17th of October the World Food Day and the International Day of Eradicating Poverty are observed. World Food Day was established by Food and Agriculture Organisation at its 20th General Conference in November 1945. It has since been observed every year in more than 150 countries, raising awareness of the issues behind poverty and hunger. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed every year since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries. 
 
This year, in the framework of the "Break the Chains!" campaign, EYCE wants to invite young people from all over Europe to prepare something special! One of the objectives of the campaign is to raise awareness about situation of poverty in Europe. We want to contribute to the World Food Day and the International Day of Eradicating Poverty together with friends of the campaign. This is about raising awareness on important issues whilst having fun together! We invite you to join us for these days in your city, country, community or youth group! 

Here are some tips how you can join us:
  • Prepare sandwiches yourself, but not just for yourself. Make extra to share with someone!
  • On the 16th and 17th of October 2014 take sandwiches to school/ college/ workplace and share it with your colleague, person on the street, someone who is in need, just share!
  • Don’t eat alone!
  • Take a photo when sharing your sharewich! It would be great to see you sharing your sharewich with someone, but remember to ask permission first! If they say no we’d still love to see you with your sharewich!
  • Share the photo on Facebook so your friends can see what you’ve been up to! Don’t forget to tag the campaign page @Break the Chains // EYCE’s Campaign to Overcome Poverty! You can also tweet us your pictures! @Ecumenicalyouth
  • Don’t forget to use hashtag #sharewichday when sharing with us!
FIND MORE INFORMATION >>> HERE >>>