In a world marked by division and injustice, the call to be peacemakers is urgent. Inspired by the 2024 World Methodist Council resolutions, this transformative journey equips young leaders to build peace within their communities and beyond.
Organised in collaboration with the Korean Methodist Church Mission Board and the United Methodist Church–General Board of Global Ministries, Young Adult Pilgrimage of Peace 2025 is part of the broader World Methodist Council YYA Peace Programme (2024–2029), which promotes justice, reconciliation, and non-violent action.
Venue: South Korea (various locations)
Date: from Monday, 23rd June (arrival) to Friday, 27th June (departure) 2025
Scholarships (also called bursaries) are available.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Young adults aged 18 to 35 member of a Methodist, Wesleyan, United or Uniting faith communities within the World Methodist Council are invited to apply, whether delegates or not, provided they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Students in theological seminaries preparing for church ministry, whether lay, in training for ordination, or already ordained, and those on vocational discernment.
- Young leaders already actively involved and committed to peacebuilding within their local communities.
- Emerging young adults committed to justice, reconciliation, and ecumenical engagement.
Final selection will consider gender, age, geography, and lay or ordained status.
Application deadline: Friday, 14th March 2025 at 23:59 (AOE – local time)
Learn more about the pilgrimage and apply online!
Email the YYA office (yya [at] worldmethodistcouncil.org) with any questions.
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