Presbyterian Youth Triennium Archives

A magic birthday brings one Triennium attendee back a fourth time

Posted July 18th, 2019

Among the thousands of youth gather for their first Presbyterian Youth Triennium, being held this week at Purdue University, Allie Parker is attending for the fourth time.

Youth work yields unexpected riches

Posted July 17th, 2019

When Richard and Pam Reid began to lead the youth group at First Presbyterian Church in Defiance, Ohio, they never knew how rich they’d become.

‘We are here, we are ready, and we are eager to see what God is about to do’

Posted July 17th, 2019

More than 4,000 youth and their chaperones clearly energized by having arrived at Purdue University for the 2019 Presbyterian Youth Triennium worshiped together Tuesday night through movement, singing, prayer, confession — and by hearing thoughtful, heartfelt preaching.

‘About to have the time of their lives’

Posted July 16th, 2019

A quick but random check revealed an obvious reason so many young people have journeyed to Presbyterian Youth Triennium being held this week at Purdue University: They want to meet people.

Streams of mercy, never ceasing

Posted July 15th, 2019

Presbyterian Youth Triennium staff and volunteers prepared for the Tuesday arrival of thousands of young people by worshiping together Monday evening and then remembering their baptisms and God’s unceasing mercy in a unique way.

The PC(USA) invites gifts during tomorrow’s #GivingTuesday celebration

Posted November 26th, 2018

In the wake of the holiday shopping surges of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a daylong celebration of giving will make its appearance tomorrow.

‘Here’s my Heart’ named 2019 Presbyterian Youth Triennium theme

Posted April 9th, 2018

Presbyterian Youth Triennium (PYT) director Gina Yeager-Buckley loves the juxtaposition of the recently unveiled “Here’s my Heart” 2019 PYT theme.

Applications now open for the 2019 Presbyterian Youth Triennium production team

Posted June 19th, 2017

The Presbyterian Youth Triennium is currently accepting application for the 2019 production team. The ecumenical gathering for high school aged students and accompanying adults is organized by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) and Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

‘Teach Me the Way I Should GO’ Bible study now available for youth and youth groups

Posted May 19th, 2017

From its opening call to worship to its closing benediction and commissioning, the 2016 Presbyterian Youth Triennium — themed “GO!” — was intentionally designed to send young people out to change the world.

Teenager leads successful whale hunt, brings home 57-foot bowhead

Posted May 3rd, 2017

Families and community members on St. Lawrence Island will be eating bowhead whale this week after a local hunter caught Gambell’s second whale of the season Monday night.