commissions
According to the EMYC Constitution 1995 (7/3), there are five Commissions.
The Council works mainly through its Commissions, both individually and co-operatively,
which, subject to the approval of the whole Council, organize seminars, conferences,
work camps and mission teams. Within the Commissions participants share their
expertise and insights on specific areas of work.
To get commission minutes (Kommission Protokoll), check out the [ EMYC
documents ]
Commission 1 - Children's Work
Commission 1 is concerned with all aspects of work with children, whether on Sundays
or during the week, including uniformed organizations. It provides the opportunity
for people to meet together, share resources and ideas and plans ways in which
work with children can be supported.
Swop Shop
Every three years, the Commission organizes a "Swop Shop", to help children's
workers from local churches share their experiences and learn new skills.
Commission 2 - Evangelization
Commission 2, looks at all aspects of evangelisation. It looks at the cultural
settings and current uses of the scriptures within the variety of models of evangelism.
It is concerned with the spirituality of young people and the ways in which they
can be involved in expressing their own spirituality (e.g. JAT exchanges).
Commission 3 - Church and Society
Commission 3 looks at how the Churches in Europe can respond to different situations
facing our society today (e.g. racism, unemployment, fair trade etc.) The Commission
sets up workshops, seminars and campaigns on these issues and enables people to
discuss their own situation and to learn from others. It initiates the European
Peace Prayer and discusses any resolutions that representatives have sent to the
Council.
Commission 4 - Youth Exchanges
Commission 4 plans and evaluates youth exchanges. It promotes "Christian
IN Action" (CINA)projects. It publicizes other opportunities available to
young people (e.g. bands, choirs and visits to Taizé).
Commission 5 - Council, Conferences and Training
Commission 5 is responsible for updating the guidelines on how to host a Council
meeting in the light of the evaluation of the previous year. It proposes the order
of the rotation around the Areas.
It also suggests the venue for the three yearly EMYC Youth-Meeting and evaluates
the event. The Commission discusses the training available to youth workers. It
will enable them to come together and to share skills and ideas within a training
situation.
