Switch is an action-based youth program designed specifically for youth in grades 5-12. We believe everyone is on their own unique spiritual journey and we respect and honor that journey. We meet every Sunday at the same time as the adult meeting time(10:30). Switch is designed to be a safe space where teens can ask questions, express doubts, and just be themselves. It is simply put, a place to belong.
Our Mission:
We use the phrase Switch Creates Eden to explain our mission (see the matrix below). Simply put we empower youth with the skills they need to enrich the world!
Our Values:
We value Action based spirituality
That enriches individual teens' lives and the wider world.
We value Teens!
Teens are our future! They have the power to shape our world for the better and we “adults” learn just as much from them as they do from us.
We Value Individuality.
We strive to provide a space that not only respects everyone's individuality but focuses on it as a strength.
We value intentional living.
We believe living intentionally and honestly helps teens in learning their own values, strengths, and weaknesses and empowering them to forge their own unique paths.
We value those things that create healthy lives
We believe that living a healthy life and doing things that improve our health our essential to our unique spiritual journeys. We are better at enriching the world when we ourselves are healthy.
Service Time
See SWITCH Event Calendar
Location
900 -47th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 3C8
Email Address
Phone Number
(587) 581 3255
What age group is Switch for?
- We don’t go by age but rather by grade. Switch is designed for grade 5-12 and we are firm on this as we already have a large age span and the larger it gets the more challenging it is to cover some of the topics that we like to tackle.
How often does Switch run?
- Switch runs every Sunday from 10:30 – 11:30. We also host a variety of events throughout the year that take place on evenings and weekends, upcoming events can be found on our Event Calendar.
- Over the summer we don’t hold services, but we do hold a variety of connection events on various days of the week.
What is the cost to attend Switch?
- There is no charge for our Sunday service. There is usually a cost associated with our events.
- If cost is ever an issue we are happy to help out. We never want teens missing out.
What does the word Switch stand for?
- We are asked this occasionally and although we have given it some thought, we actually just liked the name.
Who can volunteer?
- Our volunteers are regular people who have a desire to help teens discover their strengths and make the world a better place. They have varied beliefs, backgrounds, and age ranges. It is their uniqueness that makes our team awesome. So if you have graduated and want to enrich the world with us give Ryan a call. All volunteers will need to have clear a vulnerable sector check and provide references for our vetting process.
- For more info contact Ryan Doggart at [email protected] or on his cell at 587-581-3255
What are you guys all about?
- Switch is about empowering and equipping teens. We strive to provide a place that is safe for teens to question, explore, wrestle with life’s questions and the beliefs they will choose to hold. We don’t shy away from tough topics and encourage each teen to discover the strengths and talents that they possess. It is a place where teens have the opportunity to make a difference and build confidence in their ability to make a difference in their world. We exist to help teens thrive and make a difference.
Where is Switch held?
- We meet in the social hall of a Jewish Temple (Bhai Tikvah) 900 47 Ave SW, Calgary at 10:30 am every Sunday.
What does a typical Sunday look like?
- 10:30-10:45 hang out and catch up. Free snacks, slurpee, and ice cream. Games and music
- 10:45 – 11:30 interactive topic & experiential learning, engaging teens in topics focused on life skills, relationships, and how we can make our world a better place. We explore what it means to have a unique spiritual journey. We focus on making a difference in our world and believe that this is indeed spiritual. We Don’t shy away from topics that matter.
What sort of topics do you cover?
- We tackle all sorts of topics. Things like: relationships, consent, life skills, spirituality, making a difference, purpose and so much more. Often our teens and volunteers will bring forth topics that are near and dear to their hearts.
Getting information about what is going on at Switch
- e-mail – bi-weekly parent update, contact Ryan if you would like to be added to the e-mail list.
- Facebook – Switch FB page
- Instagram – Switch_youth_crew
- Website – friendschurch.ca/switch
- Ryan Doggart – 587-581-3255, [email protected].