Summer Service

The Summer Service program is a 10-week program for young adults of color in the U.S. that runs from June to August. The program encourages and strengthens leadership capabilities within young adults while nurturing a commitment to community engagement.

A large group of young adults pose for a photo. In the background is a mountain range.

For young adults of color

During this 10-week program, young adults of color will serve their local church or community by filling a variety of positions. This could include working at a summer peace camp or an urban garden, serving as a pastoral intern or as a refugee and immigration educator — whatever fits with the peacebuilding vision of the local church, community or organization.

The participants will attend a five-day nationwide leadership conference at the beginning of the term, and a four-day end of term gathering. These conferences are sponsored by MCC and are considered part of the 10 week, paid service term.

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What to expect

Expectations for the partnering church or organization:

Identify a good candidate who would value the program goals of leadership development, community engagement and Christian service.
Prepare a project proposal for MCC.
Appoint a supervisor (for churches, choose someone within the congregation).
Disburse stipends to participants throughout the term.
Submit a final report upon the project’s completion in August.

Expectations for the participant:

Carry out the project as proposed.
Strengthen relationships with your congregation and community.
Participate in the leadership conference, a virtual midterm check-in, and end of term conference.

Expectations for MCC:

Review and approve applications. (Priority is given to projects related to peace, social justice and community development.)
Plan site visits and/or midterm check-ins with supervisors and participants.
Hold a leadership conference in June and end of term conference in August for participants.

Apply today