During their presentation to assembly, the young adult representatives lamented their limited roles. "I'd like to make an additional motion," said Barry Wade, Presbytery of Seaway-Glengarry. "To give full voting rights to the YARs in conjunction with their speaking privileges." The moderator was asked for permission to speak to the motion, which she granted. "I believe this will give new vitality to the discussions," Wade continued at the microphone. "Our young people are very knowledgeable."
As it stands, the young adults can speak to a motion, but are not allowed to vote.
Talking about issues of the church that aren't often raised in youth groups was a high point. Janelle Garrison, from Waterloo-Wellington presbytery, enjoyed meeting others her age who are interested in the life of the church. "You often hear about how some congregations don't have any young adults, so talking to others your age who have the same values as you do is great," she told the Record.
The youth were pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoyed the sederunts, although they were often dismayed by the time many decisions took. "People were passionate. We're making church history with many of these decisions," said Marly Cail, Miramichi presbytery.
