Richard Allen Young Adult Council of the AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church

RAYAC stands for the Richard Allen Young Adult Council. RAYAC’s focus is to retain young adults to the Lord, the church, and to lead young adults to use their gifts and talents in the service of the Lord. The Richard Allen Young Adults Council is a group for young adults between the ages of 21-40.

Each RAYAC on the local church level are encouraged to develop their own programs within the church tailored to meet the diverse needs of their specific congregations while those on a conference, district and connectional levels must serve as a resource that connects these churches.

Mission

To minister to the intellectual, physical and spiritual needs of members of the AME Church.

Purpose

The fourfold purpose of the RAYAC includes discipleship, leadership training, fellowship and networking.

_Discipleship_: Bring young adults into a covenant relationship with Jesus Christ, teaching them how to live Christ-cantered lives, and serve as Christian mentors to youths

_Leadership_: Develop young adults into Christian leaders within the AME Church and the community at large to effectively represent and voice the concerns of a new generation.

_Fellowship_: Create and provide opportunities for Christian fellowship among young adults

_Networking_: Provide resources for young adult ministries within the AME Church and the community at large. Provide opportunities for young adults to use God-given gifts and talents for Kingdom building

Motto

“I Must Be About My Father’s Business.”

Colours

_Black_ – Symbolizes the mystery of GOD.

_Red_ - Symbolizes the Life of GOD.

_Silver_ - Symbolizes the presence of GOD.

Vision

1. To plan and implement the total programme of the RAYAC

2. To involve youth and young adults in issues and concerns which impact upon them as Christians and as citizens. We shall seek to close the gap between church and community on social issues.

3. To devise effective ways and means for youth and young adults to understand and witness to what God has done and is doing through Jesus Christ.

Our Belief

We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. The third day He arose from the dead, He ascended into heaven and sited at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Church Universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen

Membership

The RAYC membership and participants are free from discrimination based on race, religion, colour, gender, nationality, tribe, marital status or whatever status.