We want you to know about TCOW, a regional United Church program of Global Learning with a March Break International Experience for Youth in Grades 10-12.
Two Countries – One World (TCOW) creates new friendships around shared celebrations and engagement with concerns of Peace & Conflict, Poverty & Inequality, Indigenous Issues, and Environmental Sustainability. Since 2003, UC young people have been enriched by a TCOW experience and found themselves turned toward studies and careers in educational, spiritual and social service or simply on life journeys informed as globally aware citizens.
After the long hiatus of COVID, TCOW is starting up for the school year of 2023-24. Our three weekend learning sessions throughout the fall and winter will prepare participants for a trip to the small Colombian community of Brisas del Mar, where they will be safely hosted by our UC Mission and Service partner, the Methodist Church of Colombia. Two former trips to this rural community have established a close relationship with community members there.
If you would value such an experience for your youth, along with any other of their friends who might be enthused by a chance to share in this experience (United Church or not), please invite them to explore these possibilities by linking into an INFO session being offered on Wednesday, June 21st at 6pm. At this meeting you will hear more about our plans, meet committee members and past alumni, ask your questions, and further consider what this year of adventure might mean for your youth.
Have a look through our website at waterlootcow.ca where our history and the applications for this coming year are available. Then join us at 6 pm on June 21st , using this link.
These trips transform young people in how they think of what a wonderful country they live in & how they can help others in meaningful ways. So if you have a young person who thinks they should get more stuff & don’t owe anybody anything should go on this trip! The leaders are great!