The Central Florida Presbytery Youth Council (PYC) will be volunteering with the Sharing Center on Saturday,February 18, 2023. We will meet at the Sharing Center at 8:45am to check in. We will be volunteering in the retail department sorting through incoming donations. The Sharing Center is located at 600 N US HWY 1792 Suite 130, Longwood, FL 32750.

In 1986, leaders from 17 churches joined together to serve those experiencing hunger and homelessness. Today, The Sharing Center has grown to become the most comprehensive social services hub in Seminole County.  Today the Sharing Center runs a food pantry, thrift store, and homeless respite center in Seminole County. The support received through community partners means families can receive a full cart of groceries, a homeless neighbor can visit the Oasis for a warm shower and personal laundry service, or someone who recently lost their job can find relief with rent/mortgage or utility assistance. 

Last year the Sharing Center had 2,309 volunteers who gave 46,088 hours of their time to serve 133 groups in our community. Since 1986 they have served 13,884 neighbors, distributed 1,813,020 pounds of food and provided $275,920.00 in Financial Assistance.

This is an amazing mission to our community. Please consider joining the PYC in volunteering for this great organization. All attendees will need to register before the event here.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Kenne Sparks by email at ksparks@cfpresbytery.org or by phone 407-422-7125 x 209
Serving on the Presbytery Youth Council is a unique way for high school youth to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.  Youth who serve on the PYC will also gain valuable leadership skills, learn more about the Presbyterian Church (USA), forge lasting friendships, and serve the church in an important, challenging way.  The Presbytery Youth Council is composed of youth and adults from Central Florida Presbytery.  No more than two youth from the same church may serve on the Presbytery Youth Council with a maximum number of youth being 20.  Youth serving on the Presbytery Youth Council are nominated by their churches through an application process.  Adults and youth serve on the Presbytery Youth Council in a 1:5 ratio. 
 
The Presbytery Youth Council of the Central Florida Presbytery has primary responsibilities for:
  • Planning and implementing Presbytery-wide youth events and retreats. 
  • Providing a balance of quality programming that offers opportunities for fellowship, study, service, worship, and discipleship. 
  • Promoting opportunities for youth participation in the Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly.
  • Serving as liaisons for promotion and communication of events between local churches and the Presbytery Youth Council
 
Youth who serve on the Presbytery Youth Council must:
  • Be active participants in their local church and youth group.
  • Be between the summer before 9th grade and the summer before 12th grade. 
  • Be an exemplary role model for other youth and refrain from abuse of any controlled substances (drugs, alcohol, and tobacco). 
  • Be willing to learn new skills and take risks in leadership roles. 
  • Be willing to commit to making the Presbytery Youth Council a priority in their schedules and be regular in attendance at meetings and events.  Usually 7 meetings/events per year. 
  • Be willing to abide by all PYC policies found in the by-laws. 

PYC  applications are due Friday, July 1, 2022
If you have any questions please call Kenne Sparks at 407-422-7125 x 209
or email at youth@cfpresbytery.org.