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May 21, 2008

NCC seeks young adult stewards for General Assembly

Annual gathering slated for Nov. 11-13 in Denver

by Jerry Van Marter
Presbyterian News Service

LOUISVILLE — The National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. (NCC) is seeking young adults ages 18-30 to serve as stewards for its 2008 General Assembly, Nov. 11-13 in Denver.

Each year, the NCC and its partner relief and development agency, Church World Service, gather for worship, legislation, fellowship and ecumenical sharing. More than 250 delegates from the NCC’s 36 member churches attend.

Stewards must arrive in Denver for orientation on Sunday, Nov. 9, and will depart on Friday, Nov. 14.

“The Stewards Program offers a unique opportunity to encounter one aspect of the ecumenical movement from the inside,” says program director Garland Pierce. “Ecumenical formation involves learning ecumenical theology and sharing the excitement and joy of worship and fellowship with others in the ecumenical movement.”

Stewards offer support in hospitality, the Assembly office, the Assembly newsroom, on the Assembly platform and with technology.

All expenses, except personal expenses, are paid by the General Assembly.

Applications for the 2008 General Assembly Young Adult Stewards Program must be submitted by Sept. 12, 2008. Those selected will be notified by the end of the month. The application form is available online.

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