Summer Communities of Service

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Young Adult Summer Communities of Service

Summer Communities of Service (SCOS) is a faith-based, service-based learning program that places 2-3 young adults aged 19 to 30 with a nonprofit or community agency and companion church for 10 weeks during the summer. The program offers participants a chance to engage in work that serves the common good through  service and justice while living in community and receiving programmatic support. Participants are provided with room and board, support for intentional spiritual reflection and vocational discernment, community-building skills and a stipend of $1400. Travel expenses are covered for travel to and from the service program and a May orientation gathering for all participants. Following the summer program, participants are expected to submit a written reflection about their experience that may be shared with others to inform them about the program and its impact. 

This program is offered through collaboration and sponsorship shared between partner organizations, local churches and the United Church of Christ Global H.O.P.E. Team. 

Our staff and partners are working to confirm details of at least two host sites for the 2026 season.  Those details will be posted here and shared more broadly with UCC Conferences, the Network of Wider Church Youth and Young Adult Ministries, the Association of United Church Educators.  

 

 

 

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Questions or Inquiries? Contact Danielle

Minister of Volunteer Engagement

hickmand@ucc.org or 216-736-2289