Experience Mission
Go. Serve.
Experience mission first-hand through visits to mission partners in Canada and around the world
More than an ordinary journey, a mission trip is also a spiritual journey that can transform your life. The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s Experience Mission program has been designed to help congregations and individuals accompany Presbyterian mission partners in Canada and overseas through short-term mission experiences. As you share in the mission of the church you will serve others, enhance your personal growth, learn skills and grow in your faith.
For more information about any of the trips on this page, contact Matt Foxall, Mission Trip and YIM coordinator at experiencemission@presbyterian.ca,
1-800-619-7301 X259
Opportunities for Individuals
Share your skills and talents as you participate in mission through these short term volunteer placements.
Study Tours
Explore mission in-depth by participating in a PCC study tour. Get to know other Canadian Presbyterians as you engage in mission.
Opportunities for Groups
International Opportunities
We will help congregations, presbyteries, or synods organize a mission trip to our mission partners in one of the following locations.
Canadian Opportunities
Opportunities for Individuals
Provide Ecumenical Accompaniment in the Palestinian Territories
2011 Start Date: November 24
2012 Start Date: Feb 8, June 17, Sept 2, Nov 17
Deadline: 5 months before intended start date
Cost: $1000
Presbyterian World Service and Development and International Ministries are seeking persons willing to take part in the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).
The EAPPI mission is to accompany Palestinians and Israelis in their non-violent actions and concerted advocacy efforts to end the occupation. Participants of EAPPI monitor and report violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, offer protection through non-violent presence, engage in public policy advocacy and stand in solidarity with the churches and all those struggling against the occupation.
EAPPI accompaniers should be:
- 25 years of age or older
- Knowledgeable of and/or interested in the Middle East region and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
- Committed to continue advocacy work upon return to home country including participation in public speaking
For more details about the program check out www.eappi.org. Interested persons are asked to contact:
Margaret Zondo
Program Administrator
International Ministries
mzondo@presbyterian.ca
Teach English in China
Dates: July 9 - August 6, 2012
Deadline: January 15, 2012
Cost: $500
The Amity Summer English Programme (SEP) offers oral English training for Chinese Middle School teachers from small cities and rural areas. This program gives volunteers an opportunity both to teach and to learn in a 4-week intensive English program in a variety of locations in China. For more information on the program please go to www.amityfoundation.org.
Please send a letter of intent and a resume to:
Margaret Zondo
Program Administrator
International Ministries
mzondo@presbyterian.ca
Study Tours
Middle East: A Moment of Truth
Dates: October 22 – November 1, 2012
Deadline: June 1, 2012
Cost: $3400
The KAIROS Palestine document “A Moment of Truth: A word of faith, hope and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering,” was commended to Canadian Presbyterian congregations, presbyteries and committees for study and discussion. This tour will help you discover the plight of Palestinian Christians and learn about issues in Israel and Palestine. You will:
- Meet and worship with local Palestinian Christians
- Travel to Hebron, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Haifa, Jerusalem and other historic cities
- Visit Biblical sites in Jericho, the River Jordan, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, The Mount of Beatitudes and Tiberius
- Meet with leaders from different faith communities inspired to build peace
- Learn about peace building initiatives being undertaken by partners of The Presbyterian Church in Canada
Please consider nominating a member of your presbytery to take an in-depth look at the KAIROS Palestine document by participating in this study tour.
For more information, contact:
Matt Foxall
Youth in Mission Coordinator
1-800-619-7301 X259
yim@presbyterian.ca
Youth in Mission
I Love Taiwan
Dates: June 27 - July 14, 2012
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Cost: $2500
Ages: 18 – 30
Join young Christians from around the world for two weeks of mission work at churches of The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. You will:
- Teach English to children in a day camp setting
- Share your faith journey with others
- Discover the culture and heritage of Taiwan
If you have an open mind, a team spirit, a faithful and a loving heart, like working with children, an interest in Taiwan and a call to serve in mission this trip is for you.
For more information, contact:
Matt Foxall
Youth in Mission Coordinator
1-800-619-7301 X259
yim@presbyterian.ca
Israel/ Palestine: Sabeel Young Adult Conference
Dates: July 2-16, 2012
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Cost: $2000
Ages: 18 – 35
Inspired by Christ’s teachings this conference offers you an opportunity to learn about and be engaged in building peace in the Middle East. At this ten day youth conference you will:
- Travel to Israel and Palestine, joining youth from around the world to learn and worship together
- Meet leaders from different faiths inspired to build peace
- Travel to historic, biblical, and significant sites such as the garden of Gethsemane, the United Nations Office, the Old City in Hebron, Bethlehem, and many more.
This is an intensive conference examining complex issues in the Middle East. All perspective candidates will be interviewed. Young adults with strong leadership skills and experience in mission and/or social justice issues are encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact:
Matt Foxall
Youth in Mission Coordinator
1-800-619-7301 X259
yim@presbyterian.ca
Canada Youth 2012: Mission Track
Dates: July 3-8, 2012
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Cost: $500
Ages: 18 – 25
The Mission Track at CY 2012 offers you a chance to learn about more about mission at our national youth conference, held every 3 years. Take part in a hands-on-mission experience, learn how the Presbyterian Church in Canada does mission, and become a part of a small community united in serving and living out Christ’s call of discipleship. This is an excellent experience for youth who think they would like to start mission work in their own communities or become more involved in mission in the future.
If you have an open mind, a team spirit, a faithful and a loving heart, and a call to serve in mission, than this conference is for you. Space is limited so register early.
For more information, contact:
Matt Foxall
Youth in Mission Coordinator
1-800-619-7301 X259
yim@presbyterian.ca or visit www.canadayouth.ca
Check the Canada Youth 2012 site for an application form
International Aids Confernence: Turning the Tide, Washington, DC
Dates: July 19-28, 2012
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Cost: $2000
Ages: 18 – 26
Come and join the Canadian youth delegation which will attend the first International Aids Conference to be held in the United States since 1990. Participants will gather with around 20,000 people from over 200 countries in Washington, DC for this conference. You will:
- Take part in an Inter-faith Pre-conference on “Taking action for health, dignity, and justice.” Learn more how faith communities are addressing HIV and AIDS.
- Take part in the International AIDS Youth Programme and hear the world’s most distinguished HIV scientists, policy specialists and community leaders discuss how to fight HIV.
If you have an open mind, a team spirit, a faithful and a loving heart, an interest in HIV/AIDS and a call to serve in mission, this trip is for you.
For more information, contact:
Matt Foxall
Youth in Mission Coordinator
1-800-619-7301 X259
yim@presbyterian.ca
Opportunities for Groups
Northern or Southern Malawi
Dates: Flexible, 2 weeks
Cost: $4000
Share in the mission and ministry work being done in partnership with the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian through Presbyterians Sharing and PWS&D. Learn about the deep historical Presbyterian roots in Malawi. Experience community health, income generation activities, and agriculture programs. Participate in mission through home and hospital visits as well as work with orphans. Walk with our partners in mission and ministry in Malawi.
Eastern Europe
Dates: Flexible, 10 days – 2 weeks
Cost: $2500
Visit the missions of the Hungarian Reformed Church and learn about refugee ministry, ministry in gypsy communities, and capacity building in organic agriculture. Experience the challenge and opportunities of effective ministry with our mission staff in these countries.
Guatemala
Dates: July, 2 weeks
Cost: $2500
Take a journey to the land of contrasts and learn how our partners are rebuilding their communities after a civil war, through holistic approaches to community and spiritual development. Learn how education, micro credit, agricultural capacity, and pastoral training are combating poverty in Guatemala.
Ghana
Dates: Flexible, 2 weeks
Cost: $3500 - $4000
Share in the mission and ministry work being done in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana through Presbyterians Sharing and PWS&D. Learn about the deep historical Presbyterian roots in Ghana and discover their mission and ministry work, including hospitals, schools, churches, mission outreaches, agriculture programs and income generation activities. Travel to the north and discover the exciting work being done with people with disabilities with the support of PWS&D. Walk with our partners in mission and ministry in Ghana.
Taiwan
Dates: Flexible
Cost: $2500 - 3000
Discover the rich legacy of Canadian Presbyterian mission in Taiwan and the ongoing social and evangelical ministry of The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, one of the largest Protestant churches in Taiwan. This dynamic church is renowned for sharing God’s love in word and action by supporting quality education for all, actively promoting human rights and democracy, looking after people’s basic needs, and sharing the Gospel message in a variety of ways. Experience the contrasts of cities packed with the latest technologies and communities living as they have for hundreds of years. This is an opportunity for Canadian Presbyterians to build on the mission work started by the Rev. Dr. George L. Mackay in 1872.
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Dates: 7-10 days in July
Cost: $400 plus transportation costs
Prince Rupert is a logging and fishing community in northern British Columbia. First Presbyterian Church’s ministry includes and after school children’s program and a food program for those in need. Help the mission staff with a day camp for children, prepare and serve food and visit with people in the community.
Winnipeg Inner City Mission (WICM), Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dates: Flexible, 1 week
Cost: $300 plus airfare
Contribute to the ongoing work of our Canadian mission staff at Flora House and The Anishinabe Fellowship Centre. Learn about native spirituality and the need for healing and reconciliation. Help with the food bank, clothing bank, and necessary renovations. Also opportunities to help with Sunday worship, and the summer day camp program.
Mistawasis First Nations Reserve, Saskatchewan
Dates: July or August, 7-10 days
Cost: $300 plus airfare
Contribute to the healing and reconciliation journey of our church by volunteering your time to minister at a Vacation Bible School on this First Nations Reserve in Saskatchewan - the only reserve in Canada that has a Presbyterian Church on it.
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Dates: July or August, 1-2weeks
Cost: $300 plus airfare
Help out with a day camp for children, visit people who cannot leave their homes, and learn from doing work projects and visiting Presbyterian churches in these communities.
Peace River, Alberta
Dates: August, 3 weeks
Cost: $400 plus transportation costs
The Presbytery of Peace River in northern Alberta includes urban, rural, Korean and ecumenical congregations. Leadership with children is an important need for the communities that these congregations serve. Help with a day camp for children, worship, and any needed work projects.