Saturday

Art Gallery – Christian Aid

What does HIV have to do with poverty? What does poverty have to do with HIV? Christian Aid believes that the two are inextricably linked and have trained groups of peer educators across the country to speak up about this important issue. We are delighted to have peer educators with us this weekend at Youth Assembly who will lead these sessions in their own creative way.

Melbourne – Scottish Bible Society

What is the Bible? An introduction to how the bible came to be the way it is today. This workshop will look at some of the questions of why the bible is the way it is today, and show why it still has relevance all these years later.   Led by Steven Brown and the SBS team.

Vancouver – The Book of Revelation part 1

Does it predict the biggest end of part one of all?  Is it too difficult to understand?  How can we engage with the last book of the Bible and have it make sense in the world today and in our lives.  Led by Neil Pratt, Director of Youth Work Studies at the International Christian College in Glasgow.

Barcelona - oops, Britney's done it again : mental health and the media

How does the media portray people who have problems with mental health?  Do these representations help or hinder our understanding of the kinds of struggles people have with mental health?  This session is for those who may have direct experience of mental health issues or who may find themselves caring for others who do.  Led by Louise McPake, freelance youth worker and David Plews, a student from Glasgow.

Venice – Habitat for Humanity

We will explore together what it means to live in poverty housing and the effect this has on health, family life and opportunities. You will discover how Habitat for Humanity is tackling global housing poverty and, crucially, how you can get involved to make a difference. Through case studies in Chile, South Africa and Malawi we will hear how Scots are facing up to the challenge of making a difference and you will come away well-equipped to consider making your own impact by joining one of our teams in 2009. Led by Kevin Simpson.

Washington – Cathedral of Silence

A space for quiet and reflection.  Led by Helle and Bente.

Clarity – Career on track?

Join Alison Train and Lyndsay Plews, both qualified careers advisers in this clinic-style session that will help you gain new insights on how to make plans for your future career.

Sunday

Art Gallery – Christian Aid

What does HIV have to do with poverty? What does poverty have to do with HIV? Christian Aid believes that the two are inextricably linked and have trained groups of peer educators across the country to speak up about this important issue. We are delighted to have peer educators with us this weekend at Youth Assembly who will lead these sessions in their own creative way.

Melbourne – Scottish Bible Society

How to use the bible. This workshop will look at the difficulties of reading the bible and give practical help of how it can impact our lives today. Led by Steven Brown and the SBS team.

Vancouver – The Book of Revelation part 2

Continuing the exploration of the last book of the Bible.  Led by Neil Pratt, Director of Youth Work Studies at the International Christian College in Glasgow.

Barcelona - finding God in the mess : mental health and spirituality

How do folks with mental health issues and those who care and support them discover that God is in the darkness with them?  How can we experience God when things seem really bleak and how can we help others?  Led by Louise McPake, freelance youth worker and David Plews, a student from Glasgow.

Venice – Making an Impact

Join Graham Allison and members and supporters of Church of Scotland mission teams who have been working in congregations during the summer.  What have they been doing?  Why?  What have they achieved?  How can you get involved?

Washington – Cathedral of Silence

A space for quiet and reflection.  Led by Helle and Bente.

Clarity – Career on track?

Join Alison Train and Lyndsay Plews, both qualified careers advisers in this clinic-style session that will help you gain new insights on how to make plans for your future career.

Inspire – The biblical justification for inter-faith engagement

The studies here are based on the premise that the contexts in which

Israel, Jesus and the Early Church lived and ministered were multi-faith and that encounters with people who were not Jews are generally encounters with people of another faith. They are part of a wider unit which examines amongst other things the biblical principles for engaging with other faith communities. We will concentrate on the experiences of Jesus with other faiths and if time permits examine other passages which explore God's relationship with other faiths. Led by Iain Stewart, Interfaith Development Worker with the Church of Scotland.