Youth committee, what’s the point, and what do they do?
Remember the “Moment of Consciousness Congress” last summer or the mini-conferences on Century of Light last spring? Well the youth committee organised those for you, the youth and junior youth of England.

So BYCE organises conferences for youth?
Yes, but that’s not all! The main purpose of BYCE is to rally the youth and junior youth around the Five Year Plan.

Oh no! Not talk of the Five Year Plan again?
Oh yes! The Five Year Plan, its three core activities, cluster meetings, and the promotion of the arts.

I have heard of that all before, but I need more action in my life?
Action? What could be more exciting than a global revolution?

Revolution – where? I thought the war was over?
The Five Year Plan is putting into process the prelude of mass entry into the Faith.

OK, well then tell me how that has ANYTHING to do with children’s classes?
The Universal House of Justice has identified the three core activities as portals for entry by troops.

Troops? Are we back to this war thing?
No! When we can have children’s classes, study circles, and devotional meetings open to all, then the Universal House of Justice tells us that this is advancing the process of entry by troops.

You mean I can teach without dancing or giving out pamphlets in the pouring rain?
Yep! This is the action-packed Five Year Plan way of doing things.

Now that you mention it, we already have a community devotional meeting why do I need to get involved?
The Universal House of Justice identifies youth not only as moral leaders in the transformation of society, but also as the driving force behind the plan.

Driving force…hmm I’m over 17 and I do have a provisional driving licence…how do I get into that driving seat?
There are lots of ways, you could invite your friends around for prayers and pizza, but to really make it to Formula 1, have you thought about the intensive training campaign?

Campaign – that’s so last year – isn’t it?
Yes and no. Last summer 50 youth took part in the campaign, and this year the youth committee is looking for even more. The campaigns take the participants through the sequence of training courses and maybe even can enable you to become a tutor. This helps you to help your cluster.

Cool – where can I get more info? Look at the advert below!

With loving Bahá’í greetings,
The Bahá’í Youth Committee for England