Collective Gathering

09/02/2026

Are you a leader who works with young adults? Come and meet Sophia Kim, a young adult intern who recently returned from 6 months in Japan and learn about some of the PCC’s opportunities for young adults. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/guide-young-adults-to-pccs-global-internships

08/25/2026

Hey The Presbyterian Church in Canada , join Jess Foy in the Blue Ridge mountains this October for the PYWA’s fall gathering. Apply by August 31 for a chance at one of our scholarships.

Would you like to join the Presbyterian Youth Workers’ Association’s second annual “Come to the Mountains” gathering in Montreat, North Carolina? The gathering is open to all youth workers, whether ordained or non-ordained, volunteers or professionals. The gathering aims to uphold youth workers, provide connection to a professional network and inspire new approaches to youth engagement. The PCC has 3 scholarships available to cover the registration fee, housing, meals and return flights. Application deadline is August 31. Read more and apply for the scholarship here: https://presbyterian.ca/ccm/christian-education/

08/16/2026

The final day of Collective 2026!

After days of worship, learning, laughter, advocacy, dancing, games, and new connections, participants packed their belongings and began the journey home.

With bagged lunches in hand, youth, young adults, and those who accompanied and supported them headed back to their communities. Young global partners also began their longer journeys home. Leftover food from the gathering was shared with a nearby shelter supporting people who are unhoused. carrying the spirit of community beyond Collective itself. Financial donations were also collected for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, which works ecumenically to end global hunger.

One youth participant summed up the bittersweet feeling: “I wish there was another Collective happening next year!”

While Collective 2026 may be over, we know what was experienced here continues: new friendships, deeper faith, renewed courage, and the knowledge that we do not journey alone.

May all the youth, young adults, global partners, volunteers, and leaders go with courage, with peace, and with a deep sense of belonging.

And lastly, we want to say THANK YOU‼️For all those who attended, who volunteered, who lead and guided, who made this week such a powerful one 🙌🏻 May we continue to support one another, brace the sometimes difficult realities we face in this world, and (em)brace one another for collective impact.

Until we meet again 🫶🏻

08/16/2026

Day 4️⃣ was a bittersweet day, as we said "see you later" to all our new and old friends (because it is not goodbye!). 4 days flew by so quickly, but it was packed with laughs, worship, fun, dance, creativity and perspective 🙌🏻

08/16/2026

What another incredible year it has been😫We are so beyond grateful for everyone who joined, helped and showed up in so many ways🫶🏻We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we can't WAIT to do this again with you‼️

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08/15/2026

Day3️⃣ended with a celebration in Jubilee Courtyard, where folx were decked out in glow-in-the-dark attire as the courtyard filled with music, laughter, and dancing 🙌🏻💃🏻🕺🏻🎶

08/15/2026

I mean, can you blame us? 💃🏻🎶🕺🏻

08/15/2026

One last morning ⚡ energizer⚡ on day 4️⃣ of Collective 2026‼️🎶

08/15/2026

Collective 2026 – Day 3!

Keynote speaker JR LaRose and his son, Alozie, shared the spotlight, encouraging us to reflect on the plans we make for our lives - and the ways God’s plans might surprise, challenge, and call us into something more.

Workshops continued throughout the day, with participants choosing from an incredible range of experiences - from traversing the Bruce Trail to exploring spirituality, advocacy, leadership, and more.

At worship, we heard moving testimony from young global partners, learned new songs, and prayed together.

In discipleship groups, participants gathered in smaller communities to reflect on everything they’ve experienced this week, deepen new friendships, and explore how they might carry the spirit of Collective home with them.

Our final full day ended with a celebration in Jubilee Courtyard. Decked out in glow-in-the-dark attire, participants filled the courtyard with music, laughter, and dancing. Like David dancing before God, there was plenty of joyful movement.

As one participant put it:

“I didn’t really know what to expect coming here, but I’ve made so many friends and laughed so much. It’s cool being around people my age who are figuring out faith too. It's honestly over too quickly.”

Just one half-day left to (Em)brace for Impact together!