Youth (EYC)
The Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) is comprised of young people in grades 6-12 who gather for the purpose of fellowship, fun, service to church and community, and spiritual nurturing. The St. Andrew’s EYC also meets regularly with EYC groups from other nearby parishes to offer a weekly and varied program for the youth. New Members are always welcome. Meeting locations and times are posted in the Saltire calendar and announced in the Sunday bulletin.
In the past, the Senior EYC has helped with the following projects: St. Andrew’s
Cook-in; Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team (N.E.S.T.), a program for the homeless; Food Bank; and SHARE. Members of the group have also participated
in Diocesan events such as Happening, October Weekend, Blackstone, convocation lock-ins, and many other activities.
The Junior EYC has assisted with Outreach Ministry parish dinners, the Seder dinner,
the Flower Festival Rectors’ breakfast and more. Participation in Convocation and Diocesan activities are encouraged as well.
From the DIOSOVA Youth Ministry:
August 23, 2007
Greetings!
I wanted to take the time to share with you important fall youth and youth worker events. For the most up to date information about youth ministry in this Diocese please regularly visit the blogsite: www.diosovayouth.typepad.com
This site has all the important news and documents your teens and leaders need: youth permission forms, adult information forms, youth event covenant (rules), youth ministry guidelines and more. If you ever have interest or questions about an announcement all you have to do is click, COMMENT, and I will instantly receive your note. Please make a ‘bookmark’ for this site and check it often.
Gathe(red): Youth Leaders Gathering Sept 7-8 2007 @ Chanco (Starts 7.30p F; 9-7 Sa)
Workshops on Saturday; fellowship and ‘retreat’ on Friday
Ministry with youth can present many challenges, which we can best negotiate with continued training, personal sabbath and mutual support. This fall we will have a wonderful opportunity to gather for workshops, fellowship and retreat. Workshops wi1l offered on EVENT PLANNING, THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION, CREATIVE WORSHIP, MEETING PLANNING, YOUTH CULTURE, TRIP PLANNING, ARTS and more. This event is open to, and strongly encouraged for, any person who serves with teens in our diocese; youth ministers, youth advisors, youth mentors, youth Sunday school teachers, Christian education directors and event leaders. Volunteer or paid, lay or ordained. Come find refreshment and fellows for this important work of youth ministry. Cost is $100 for two nights, $50 for one night; $20 for Saturday only. Please RSVP by Sept 1.
YLTE: Youth Peer Leader Training Event Sept. 29, 2007 (BRUTON Parish) 10am- 3pm
This event is open to any SRHi teenager who has leadership responsibilities either in a congregation or at diocesan events. The YLTE will include small group mentoring skills; and reviewing Robert's Rules of Order. Fall YLTE is September 29th (10am-3pm) at BRUTON PARISH; Please RSVP by the 26th of Sept. $10.00 per person; checks payable to EYC-DIOSOVA . Youth Permission Form not necessary but appreciated.
October Weekend October 12-14, 2007 @ Chanco on the James
A themed annual weekend for groups of teens (8-12th grades) from congregations; thick with fellowship, fun and fall frolic. THIS YEAR INCLUDES A FORUM WITH NEW BISHOP SEARCH COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES! Plotted by the EYC Board, Registration is channeled through the congregations!!! Arrival is 7pm, departure on Sunday is at 1 pm. Congregations need to submit a list of teens attending by the registration deadline SEPT 30TH! $110 per person; Checks payable to EYC_DIOSOVA; YOUTH PERMISSION FORM or ADULT INFORMATION FORM are required for all adult persons.
MOAB: DIOCESAN MISSION TRIP TO GULF COAST
FIRST REQUIRED MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2-4PM @ GRACE, YORKTOWN
Join our first diocesan mission trip for a MISSION ON A BAY in Long Beach, Mississippi to work on the continuing post-Katrina clean up efforts. Any teen, 6th and up, from any parish in the diocese is welcome to join us. Please visit the MOAB blogstream on the DIOSOVAYOUTH.TYPEPAD.COM blog for more information.
Happening: Sharing God's Love November 9 – 11, 2007 @ Chanco
The icon of Happening is a butterfly: pointing towards the idea of new life. Are you, or someone you know, looking for a new direction in life? This weekend is a chance to experience the love of Christ in community. Each Happening includes a series of talks, small groups, games, skits, worship and prayer. A full schedule and loving atmosphere come alive at Happening. Each Happening occurs at Chanco on the James and is open to all 10-12th graders. $135 per person; Checks payable to HAPPENING; YOUTH PERMISSION FORM or ADULT INFORMATION FORM are required for all persons. Staff Applications available from Happening Leadership: Staff must have been a new 'happener' before they can be a staff person. (staff must also fill out either the youth or adult form).
Please know that I look forward to joining your congregation to discuss youth or young adult ministry issues this fall or winter. Please call me soon so we can make our plans. If you haven’t already downloaded the NEW YOUTH MINISTRY GUIDEBOOK, please download the attached copy.
Peace
Jane
Jane Alice Gober
Youth Missioner, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
see the blog: www.diosovayouth.typepad.com
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