World Communion of Reformed Churches
Schedule
The full, detailed Council schedule is available in the General Council Workbook.
Youth Gathering
A special gathering of youth from around the world, including Council stewards and youth delegates, takes place over the weekend prior to the General Council, beginning on 23 June. Youth gather Zwochou, a Catholic retreat centre just outside of Leipzig. Practical details for participants in the gathering will be communicated directly to them.
Pre-Councils: Women & Youth
Two pre-council meetings will take place at the Messe from 26-28 June. These pre-councils are opportunities for youth and women delegates to get to know each other better, explore the theme of the General Council, engage in deeper theological dialogue on issues of interest and learn about how the General Council conducts business. Youth and women delegates are not only invited but are encouraged to attend these pre-councils. To attend, delegates must indicate their desire on their Council registration form. Arriving to the pre-councils be conducted in the same way as arriving to the Council itself (please see above for details).
Orientation Sessions
Important orientation sessions will be held on 28 June at the Messe to prepare all delegates for Council procedures, explaining both the process of discernment and how consensus will be used throughout. Please find the specific times in the General Council Workbook and plan to attend.