Friday Session I
2:00-3:00 p.m.

 

Community Expressions
two sessions, different artists
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon B
The church provides us with the freedom to worship God in our own way. Take the opportunity to see the different ways people use their culture—language, music, and traditions—to strengthen their relationship with God. With Lester Mackenzie, Wendy Pineda, Katherine Nishibayashi & Isaiah Brokenleg.

 

Engaging & Changing: Get Involved as a Young Adult
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon C
As we start new life journeys as young adults, our relationships with our Episcopal communities begin to change.Gather with peers from across the country in search of opportunities to join and develop ministries that reflect our changing lives. Facilitated by Lemuel Moncur & Jason Sierra.

 

Get Lost (in our Labyrinth)
offered all sessions, all days
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon D
Labyrinths have been used since antiquity to help people discern their paths in life. Get lost and find yourself (or just a little bit of peace and quiet in the middle of Convention craziness) in the YAF labyrinth, provided by All Saints’ Church, Pasadena. Offered during all workshop times - come by as often as you like.

Friday Session II
3:30-4:30 p.m.

 

Exploring New Places, Exploring Our Own Lives: Episcopal Internships
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon A
We’re all in need of time and space to relocate ourselves within God’s creation. The Episcopal Church offers various short and long-term service opportunities both locally and internationally. Consider how you might take time to serve and become part of a community, as you grow in humility, leadership, and awareness of God’s presence in your life. Facilitated by David Copley & Douglas Fenton.

Meditation: Beyond “Om”
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon B
Meditation - it’s harder (and more rewarding) than it looks. Come find out about and experience this challenging and enlightening spiritual practice.  Facilitated by the Rev. Daniel Simons.

Called: Discerning God’s Will in Our Lives
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon C
As young adults we are constantly exploring and discerning God’s calling in our lives. Gain some essential tools for discerning your vocation both inside and outside the church. Facilitated by Vocare International.

Saturday Session I
2:00-3:00 p.m.

 

Don’t Just Sit There! Body Prayer
also offered Saturday, second session
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon A
Explore the link between your body and your relationship with God in prayer. Facilitated by Laurie Freeman.

Community Expressions
two sessions, different artists
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon B
The church provides us with the freedom to worship God in our own way. Take the opportunity to see the different ways people use their culture—language, music, and traditions—to strengthen their relationship with God. With Lester Mackenzie, Wendy Pineda, Katherine Nishibayashi & Isaiah Brokenleg.

Money, Economics and Ecology
also offered Saturday, second session
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon C
Eco-nomics and Eco-logy share the same Greek root, oikos, meaning household. Yet we rarely connect the two. As a result our own personal pursuit of money, and our culture’s unquestioned quest for economic growth, often do not serve the well-being of God’s creation, resulting in inequity and ecological degradation. This workshop will be interactive and introduce resources for use in personal and parish life. Facilitated by Mike Schut.

Saturday Session II
3:30-4:30 p.m.

 

Don’t Just Sit There! Body Prayer
also offered Saturday, first session
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon A
Explore the link between your body and your relationship with God in prayer. Facilitated by Laurie Freeman.

Money, Economics and Ecology
also offered Saturday, first session
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon B
Eco-nomics and Eco-logy share the same Greek root, oikos, meaning household. Yet we rarely connect the two. As a result our own personal pursuit of money, and our culture’s unquestioned quest for economic growth, often do not serve the well-being of God’s creation, resulting in inequity and ecological degradation. This workshop will be interactive and introduce resources for use in personal and parish life. Facilitated by Mike Schut.

Prayer Beads: More than a Pretty Necklace
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon C
Prayer beads are a tool for meditation and contemplative prayer which use mind, body, and spirit for mindful praying. Come and learn about what prayer beads are and how to use them, while making your own. Facilitated by Rachel Swan.

Monday Session I
2:00-3:00 p.m.

Finding God in the MiX: Alternative Worship at USC
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon A
Music in Christ is a unique worship experience founded at the University of Southern California that combines live music, word, images, and video. Before the Monday evening MiX liturgy, take a closer look at this alternative and contemporary non-denominational, inter-denominational worship community with the musicians and organizers who make it happen every week. Facilitated by Music in Christ.

Your Epiclesis is Showing: Incarnational Prayer in Everyday Life
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon B
There is a particular focus on the Incarnation in the Episcopal Church. In worship we touch, taste, and move to experience God’s presence among the congregation. We use prayers tools like the labyrinth and prayer beads to engage our bodies in the prayer experience. Paul urges the church in 1st Thessalonians to pray without ceasing. In this workshop we will explore what it means to live a life of Incarnational Prayer, in which all that we do becomes a prayer. This can mean intentional time set aside for reading scripture and meditation, or going to a bar with friends. Join us to consider how we might engage the holy in the ordinary. Facilitated by James Derkits & Kevin Schubert.

Stewardship: A New Take for a New Generation
also offered Monday, second session
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon C
Does your purpose connect with your pocketbook? God’s invites us to align our money and our purpose. Come explore how the choices we make with our money can change the world. Facilitated by Laurel Johnston & Nathan Dungan.

 

 

Identities: Exploring the Diversity of the Episcopal Church
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon A
We’re all trying to find a connection between our faith and our identity. A diverse panel of people offer their stories of life in the world and in the church. With Rachel Swan, Mark Calihan, Miguelina Espinal & Sari Attek.

 

Body Politik: The Relationships between Gender, Faith and Action
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon B
The UN convenes a Commission on the Status of Women yearly. This commission draws its priorities from the Beijing platform for action, which advocates for justice and equity for women across the world. This year, 10 young women from the Episcopal Church participated as delegates to this commission. Their participation provides an example of the Episcopal Church’s priority to engage with international policy reform in favor of the oppressed. It also demonstrates a commitment to develop youth leadership. What is your opinion about the status of women in our generation? Do you think there is an issue of gender inequity? As young adults how does the way we view gender affect our leadership in the church? Does the church help or perpetuate these inequities? This interactive workshop will explore positive and negative expressions of gender identity and the church’s role in promoting equity for all. Facilitated by Karen Longenecker & Areeta Bridgemoha.

 

Stewardship: A New Take for a New Generation
also offered Monday, first session
Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon C
Does your purpose connect with your pocketbook? God’s invites us to align our money and our purpose. Come explore how the choices we make with our money can change the world. Facilitated by Laurel Johnston & Nathan Dungan.