Youth @ General Synod
This week-long program is for chaperoned high school youth groups, and combines General Synod events with three days of service projects, evening programs, social opportunities and after hours activities. Participants will learn about and participate in the wider church and to grow in faith, service and friendship with their peers in the UCC. 

Although registration is closed for the Youth @ General Synod program, all high school youth and youth groups coming to General Synod are invited to participate in nightly afterhours activities for youth, held on site at General Synod from Friday through Tuesday.

What is General Synod?
General Synod, which meets every two years, is a gathering of people delegated by our 38 Conferences to represent the UCC and to address important matters relating to the church. General Synod participants also include visitors from UCC churches; local, conference and national UCC staff; representatives from many diverse UCC institutions, agencies and ministries; and friends and colleagues from other faith traditions.

General Synod is a time for all who gather to worship together, build friendships, share and celebrate our varied ministries, and recognize our relationships in the ecumenical and world community. General Synod delegates meet to address important business matters, which includes approving a budget for the mission of the church at the national setting, electing the Collegium of Officers, and voting on Pronouncements, Resolutions and Proposals for Action (specific proposals for how our church can respond to significant issues facing our congregations, communities, nation and world).