Youth Ministries
EYE 2014: Villanova here we come!
It’s official! EYE 2014 will be at Villanova University, July 9 to 13, 2014. Here’s the announcement that was sent out today by the Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs. (It’s word-for-word from the press release so if it sounds a bit formal – meaning it is not in my usual blog tone – that’s […]
How do you parent after graduation?
This is the second of two posts written by guest blogger Jenifer Gamber. Jenifer is the mother of two young adults and author of Call on Me: A Prayer Book for Young People and My Faith, My Life: A Teen’s Guide to the Episcopal Church. She also leads retreats and workshops for Christian educators working with youth. Parenting Graduates […]
Holy Mischief!
So what is that all about? Holy Mischief? Last week Episcopalians dedicated to the ministry of Christian Formation from Province IV (20 southeastern dioceses) and from across the church gathered at Kanuga Camp and Conference Center in North Carolina for the annual Christian Formation Conference. For some the week was an annual pilgrimage to a […]
Photo Gallery from Episcopal AsiAmerica Ministry Consultation
Click to view slideshow. Filed under: Episcopal AsiAmerica Ministry Consultation
Applications now being accepted for Missioner for Young Adult and Campus Ministry
As the Mission Department and Formation and Vocation Ministries Team are preparing to say farewell to our friend and colleague Jason Sierra at the end of this month, we are also praying for the discernment process that will determine his successor as Missioner for Young Adult and Campus Ministry. Below is the text from the […]
Summer Mission Trips and Pilgrimages: Share Your Story
I found this article in my web wanderings yesterday: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church participates in mission trip to Vermont (NJ News). Take a minute to look it over. It’s a great story about a congregation engaging with a nearby community in much-needed work. It’s always great to see our faith communities get media coverage for the […]
A Two Week Break from the Alarm Clock
“John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, was known for his energy and activism. He traveled many miles on horseback and on foot to preach and guide the ministry. Sometimes theologians and historians lift him up as a kind of ‘energizer bunny’ who never slowed down. Yet Wesley knew the value of rest and sometimes […]
Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!
“Your mother died to save you. If there is one thing Voldemort cannot understand, it is love. He didn’t realize that love as powerful as your mother’s for you leaves its own mark. Not a scar, no visible sign . . . to have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved is […]
Back to School Devotions Begin August 4
Summer is flying by and ‘Back to School’ is right around the corner. To help make the transition from summertime to the classroom, d365.org will offer a free devotional resource beginning Thursday, August 4, to facilitate opportunities for students to reflect on their faith journey and the upcoming school year. Using this resource, thousands of […]
The Most Important Word in the Bible
Today I welcome as guest blogger Wendy Johnson, who works with my office as a social media consultant. Since taking her first job in youth ministry in 1999, Wendy has been an vocal advocate for the power of youth mission and pilgrimage experiences. ———————————- Mission WITH Meaning Mission trips and pilgrimages often form the cornerstone […]
