Youth Ministries
Julia Reflects on General Convention Official Youth Presence
From time to time I will be publishing reflections from General Convention Official Youth Presence (GCOYP) participants. If you haven’t already read them, please take a few minutes to read the reflections from Sarah and Ariana. GCOYP, which was part of this past summer’s General Convention of the Episcopal Church, was an especially sacred experience […]
21st Century Faith Formation trainings upcoming
We received emails yesterday announcing the upcoming training sessions for 21st Century Faith Formation, featuring the leadership of John Roberto (LifelongFaith Associates & Vibrant Faith Ministries) and guest presenters Leif Kehrwald and Anna Rendell (Vibrant Faith Ministries). The Episcopal Church has been partnering with John Roberto on several strategic initiatives in Lifelong Faith Formation. We […]
What is Good
He has told you, human one, what is good and what the Lord requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 CEB This verse from the First Testament is the scrap of scripture that the Holy Spirit has been whispering in my ear since before […]
Calvary's Ark Engages Across Generations
It’s great to read about how faith communities are getting creative in supporting mission. I love it even more when a project crosses generations and empowers members to engage in a very personal way. I ran across just such a story this week from Episcopal Relief and Development: An “Ark” Full of Gifts for Life. […]
Gratitude for new friends in the Diocese of Taiwan
I’ve spent a week in Taiwan meeting the faithful and gracious Episcopalians in mission and ministry in this far-flung diocese of our church. The Rt. Rev. David Lai and his staff exceeded all of my expectations for hospitality, making sure that I was never lost or wanting in this land where I can’t speak the […]
Episcopal Youth Event 2014 Site Selection Application Process
Is your diocese interested in hosting the next Episcopal Youth Event? The next EYE will be held the summer of 2014, hopefully in July. The date will be determined once a location has been selected. A comprehensive report on EYE 2011 can be found here. Minnesota set the bar pretty high for local support, and we […]
Apply for Young Adult Service Corps
Have some of your former youth ministry participants graduated and are now looking to discern their calling in a broader context? I have often found that traveling outside our comfort zones and exploring other cultures offers rich opportunities for discernment. The Episcopal Church offers fantastic opportunities for young adults to provide service and share their […]
Happening
As we more deeper into the program year many dioceses are sponsoring Happening events. Have a look at the national Happening website either to learn more or to post your upcoming weekend. Filed under: Misc
Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Post-hurricane view from the rectory at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Oakland, Garrett County, the westernmost county of Maryland, where blizzard conditions dumped more than a foot of snow. (Photo from ENS) As we all know, Hurricane Sandy swept through the Caribbean on October 25 before continuing up the East Coast and making landfall in […]
Anglican Consultative Council passes Resolution supporting Youth Ministry programs
On November 5, the Anglican Consultative Council passed Resolution 15.8, which confirms support of young people in the communion; urges provinces to commit to further development of youth ministries by developing programs, appointing youth ministers and contributing financially to the International Anglican Youth Network; encourages a province from each of the network regions to host a […]
