Welcome to Our New Young Adult Steering Committee (YASC) Members!

Welcome to Our New Young Adult Steering Committee (YASC) Members!

Jenna Walmer

Jenna Walmer is a grad student at West Chester University of Pa. She is getting her M.A in Holocaust and Genocide studies as well as psychology. Post Grad Jenna majored in Global Studies and Peace studies at Bridgewater College, Va. She is a member of Palmyra Church of the Brethren in Pa. Some clubs she takes part in is Habitat for Humanity, inter district youth cabinet, and spiritual life board. Jenna loves planning faith-based events and wanted to continue being involved after graduation. Jenna is excited to reconnect with Brethren friends through fellowship and worship in Montreat, North Carolina.

Mario Cabrera

Mario Cabrera is a student at Orange Coast College. He majors in Electrical Engineering and attends the Principe de paz church in California. Mario is excited to join different programs through church of the Brethren and will also be a part of Ministry Summer Service. He is very active with his youth group at church and in bilingual communications. He is looking forward to NYAC because he never been and wants to see what all of the fuss was about.

Briel Slocum

Briel Slocum is a student at Messiah College, Pa. She is majoring in Religion and Peace and conflict studies. She participates on campus as a liason for the Black student union, Chaplain for the International club and as a mentor/leader of a racial reconciliation program. She enjoys working with the youth of her home church (Harrisburg First) and she is excited to serve with the committee as well as get to know young adults in the denomination.

YASC does a lot for young adult ministry, and also... They plan National Young Adult Conference!

National Young Adult Conference is an experience you will never forget! This year’s theme is Love in Action. Join us at Montreat Conference Center in the amazing state of North Carolina to connect with our siblings in Christ. We have great speakers lined up to tell us about the love of God and what love in action really means. Please come with us and register online at www.bretheren .org/yac to experience love in action!