A Youth Perspective from the 2025 Youth Triennium

Hi, my name is Tyler McGrath and I am speaking on behalf of the youth of the Presbytery For Southern New Jersey. It is safe to say that if anyone from our delegation was offered the chance to go on triennium again they would take it in a split second. The trip is nothing like you expect it to be because it only exceeds expectations. As for the travel, while it was a very long time on a bus, that did not stop our group from enjoying every second of it. On our 11 hour bus ride our group got so close playing games, talking about the trip, and looking at the beautiful views that it was almost just as fun as being in Kentucky. 

Stretching a little bit into the personal lives of the Presbyterian youth community in southern New Jersey, I can confidently say that while the people in the group were somewhat close before the trip it is nothing compared to how close we are now. After going on this trip and experiencing the eye opening worship services and dancing at the silent discos and even the small lesson groups, this group has never felt more like a family. Expanding more on the events that were offered at PYT, it is safe to say that I was shocked with the obvious months of meticulous planning to make sure that every person had a place to go where they could feel welcome. From soccer and silent discos to quiet rooms and D&D campaigns, the thought for every interest should not go unnoticed and for that I want to say a huge thank you to the coordinators of PYT. 

PYT was such an unreal experience that not only exceeded our expectations but also gave the youth of our delegation a whole new set of friends that could last a lifetime. We forever owe God for the amazing few days that he brought us together as one big church. Amen.