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At a meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) in June 2005, the two co-opted youth members, Candace Payne (Province of the Church of the West Indies) and Michael Tamihere (Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia) reported on the IAYNs work, vision and goals and posed several challenges to the members of the ACC.
Areas of concern were a lack of funding for youth work; sustaining the commitment of youth and youth leaders; inadequate youth representation on decision making bodies; and, youth work not being seen as a priority by the leaders of the Church.
It was recognised that young people need to be empowered to represent and provide advocacy for young people. As we face the challenges ahead, we need the voice of young people - present and future leaders � to be strong in determining the shape of our church and understanding where God wants to lead us.
In response, the ACC thanked the IAYN for its ongoing work in support of the witness of young people across the communion and recommended that dioceses and Provinces review their provision for ministry amongst young people and ensure appropriate budgetary provision.
The two co-opted youth members are appointed by the IAYN. Candace will be replaced by Sarah Tomlinson (Scottish Episcopal Church) at the next meeting of the ACC scheduled for 2009.
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