Young Adult and Campus Ministries
About Young Adult Ministries
In recent years, increasing numbers of Episcopalians in their 20s and 30s have been serving in leadership roles in congregations, on college campuses, in local justice movements, in new Christian communities, and through a year of mission service. The Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministries provides leadership development and networking opportunities for those in […]
In our ministries, the stakes are high
The streets of Ferguson, Missouri, were a chaos that included protestors and clergy. Thursday evening, August 14, I joined with my colleagues in the Diocese of Missouri and clergy from around the region to walk down Florissant St. to the site where Michael Brown died. What struck me was the disconnect. Church people walked in […]
Commonplace: November 7-8, 2014
Our first Regional Gathering "Commonplace" is happening in Washington DC. Leaders in ministry with young adults on and off college campuses will gather at St. Paul's Parish, Rock Creek, in Washington, D.C., for a weekend of leadership development, story sharing, art, and discussions about best practices and models of ministry with young adults. Contact […]
Episcopal Storytelling from Kindling
In July at the Kindling Conference, we kicked off a new project centered around storytelling. Over the next year, leaders in ministries with young adults will consider how we tell stories, and will invite young adults to share their stories. See the kickoff stories from Kindling.
Young Adult Service Corps: A Year in International Mission
Nominate a young adult to serve with the Young Adult Service Corps. The Episcopal Church is seeking to send out 30 young adults, around the world. Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) is a ministry for young adults who are interested in exploring their faith in new ways by living and serving in communities around the […]
Google Hangouts
Beginning October 7th, the Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry will host live conversations via Google Hangout. October 7th: Building Relationships- Using Organizing Techniques to engage young adults in your community. November 4th: Money Matters: A Frank Conversations of Resources for Fundraising December 2nd: Storytelling: Diverse Stories and building community. The Google Hangouts will […]
Responding to the Michael Brown shooting by sharing stories, building trust
Michael Brown’s story is on our minds this week. Michael was about to begin college classes. He died at 18. Young Adults and College Students across our country are asking big questions about Michael’s death. As with any death, the answers aren’t easy to come by. The best grief work is often done not […]
Raising Lazarus workshop to explore empowering LGBTIQ students through Campus Ministry
Today’s guest blogger, the Rev. Cameron Partridge, serves as counselor to Episcopal/Anglican students at Harvard Divinity School, where he studied for his Masters in Divinity and Doctorate in Theology. Rev. Partridge now lectures at Harvard on both liturgical topics and those relating to gender and sexuality. He has also led congregations at Boston University and […]
Being Peter: Lenten Meditation, 3/29/2013
John 18:1-19:42 By: Hershey Mallette Oh, Peter, not again! Every time…every year…you deny Jesus?! If I were Peter, I’d claim Jesus! Would I? Do I? Wait… Maybe I am Peter. Oh no, I am Peter! Every time I look the other way when I see someone in need. Every time I fail to speak on my convictions […]
Young Adult & Campus Ministries e-Newsletter
Broadcast is the Office for Young Adult and Campus Ministries’ e-newsletter. It comes out just about monthly and contains opportunities, resources, and stories pertinent to young adults, students, young adult ministers, and campus chaplains across the Episcopal Church. Using the form below, subscribe to receive the Broadcast electronic newsletter. Name: Email: View past editions […]