The Yei Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Sudan or ECS started a three-day annual youth conference under the theme “Go and proclaim the word of God” at Emmanuel Cathedral.
Diocesan Child and Youth Coordinator Elioba Amule Clement told Radio Easter that the conference aims to empower the youth to serve the community.He said the conference makes the youth aware of the current issues affecting them and the country and allows them to share experiences with youths from other parts of the world.
Bishop Hillary Luate Adeba of Yei said in his opening remarks that such conferences provide the young people with spiritual skills to overcome the challenges of life.
He urged the Youth to be strong in faith.
Bishop Luate cautioned the youth to take education as top priority to mitigate poverty in the country.
The three-day ECS Youth annual conference is being held at the ECS compound in Yei.