We are excited to announce that applications are now open to be part of the Youth Delegation at the 2026 Annual Conference!
Your Youth have a month to apply!
Do you know youth who…
Have an interest in leadership opportunities in the church?
Are passionate about the future of the UMC or their local church?
Are called to ministry?
Encourage them to apply to be an Annual Conference Youth Delegate!
What to expect:
Led by youth leaders, the youth delegates will stay in a hotel with other youth delegates and attend Annual Conference, where they will have the opportunity to share their voice and to vote!
Prior to Annual Conference, there will be training days where they will learn what to expect, learn how to share their voice and vote, and meet some of the people they will see on stage at Annual Conference. The goal of these trainings is to help the youth feel comfortable and confident at Annual Conference.
Requirements:
1. Must be a rising Sophomore, rising Junior, rising Senior, or graduated Senior by June.
2. Must be an active member of a United Methodist Church.
3. Must be able to attend two training days. The first is in Columbia on April 11th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the second is May 9th from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. on Zoom.
4. Must be able to attend Annual Conference in Greenville June 7-10, 2026.
Cost:
The cost is $200, which will cover the hotel room and meals.
We encourage all youth who apply to ask their local church and/or district for any available financial assistance. If there are financial hardships that cannot be covered by their church or district, they are encouraged to contact SCMYP.
Directions:
1. Fill out this application
2. Send the recommendation link (also found in the last question of the youth application) to 3 individuals who can speak to your involvement in your church/school/community.
3. Application must be completed by March 23, 2026.
Youth Application:
https://forms.gle/dpq8ZGNi7YyYavbQ7
Recommendation link:
https://forms.gle/eWtJgRM2MaiHLrRS8 |