Unfortunately, too many have forgotten the historical significance of this ritual. Some churches continue to follow this Youth Day tradition. In other cases, they participated in community service projects. In a few churches, the youth engaged in youth evangelism in the general community. ![]() Often, a young minister was invited to bring the message. In many churches, a special choir was created, so all of the youth in the church could participate. They presided over every aspect of the worship service. Thus, they also learned many leadership skills. Youth formed committees to assist them in the planning of Youth Day services. For many of us, this was where our oratory skills were developed. Primarily, the day was designed to provide the youth of the church with opportunities to have leadership roles in the worship service. ![]() ![]() Traditionally, Youth Day in the black church was a day set aside once a year to celebrate young people, promote camaraderie among youth, and, sometimes, to reach out to young people who might never attend a church service. *“Self-Destruction,” performed by The Stop the Violence All-StarsĮunice Shaw, Guest Cultural Resource CommentatorĮxecutive Director, Allen Temple Health & Social Services Ministries, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, CA
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