Chinook Winds - Application for Youth Forum 2025

We are so pleased that you are applying for Youth Forum 2025! Thank you for your interest. Our region is able to send up to six young people, ages 15-25 to this gathering of 100 youth that will take place as part of General Council 45 of The United Church of Canada.

Have a look at this video if you would like to know more about what you can expect in Calgary next August!

Make sure you have done or gathered the following information before you start this application:

the name and contact information of the person you chatted with about this opportunity. We want you to have discussed this with someone who you trust who will help guide you in making the decision to apply. It could be a teacher, minister, youth group leader, family member - someone who feels this would be an amazing opportunity for you and for the church and,
if you are under 18, the name and contact information for your parent or guardian.

First things first, what is your name?*

First NameLast Name

What is your email address?*

example@example.com

What is the best phone number to reach you at?*

Please enter a valid phone number.

What is your birthdate?*

Date

Please tell us the name of your parent/guardian contact:*

First NameLast Name

What is their email? *

example@example.com

and best number to contact them at? *

Please enter a valid phone number.

The United Church of Canada has commitments to becoming anti-racist and encouraging equity and diversity amongst leadership and participants at all levels of the church. Youth Forum at GC45 will live into these commitments by ensuring that over half of our leadership and participants will be racialized and/or Indigenous as well, ensuring participation and leadership from other equity identities including but not limited to, persons with disabilities, those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, those whose primary language is not English, etc. Identity is complicated. How would you describe your identity? *

Youth Forum Commitment

The commitment to Youth Forum is significant. Please make sure you read through this agreement carefully before responding to the question.

I will be able to attend in full the following:

IN PERSON the YOUTH COUNCIL Gathering of Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regional Councils from February 14-17, 2025 at Camp Fircom, BC.
Online meetings
- Youth Forum Online - Sunday, April 6, 4-6 pm EST
- GC45 Gatherings
  - Sunday, April 27, 2025 (online) 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET: Orientation to GC45, meeting technology and travel planning.
  - Sunday, June 22, 2025 (online)
    4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET: Opening of General Council
  - Saturday, June 28, 2025 (online)
    11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Learning and discussion
    4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET: Learning and discussion
IN PERSON Youth Forum Gathering in Calgary - August 5-12, 2025 Inclusive

Accommodation, travel, food and supply costs will be covered for all of the events listed above.

I can commit to be in attendange to all of the events listed above.*

YESNO

Please tell us why you are unable to fully commit to being in attendance to all of the events listed. (please be specific)*

What excites you most about this event?*

Who was the person you chatted with about this opportunity? *

First NameLast Name

What is their relationship to you? (family member, teacher, minister, youth group leader, etc)*

What is their phone number? *

Please enter a valid phone number.

What did you chat about? What did they notice as your gifts and suitability for Youth Forum 2025?*

Is it ok if we contact this person as a reference for you?*

yesno

Is there anything else you want to tell us about your possible involvement in Youth Forum at General Council 45?

Application for YOUTH FORUM 2025