Upcoming Events for Youth and Adults
Happening #18
April 29 - May 1, 2016

 
Happening is...

  • a retreat weekend for high school students, presented by high school students, clergy and lay adults. We do everything from praying to playing, and from singing to sleeping. There are talks, small groups, free time and fun. We come together to praise God in an amazing environment, and hope you will join us!
     
  • open to all youth in grades 9-12. Adult sponsors from parishes are also encouraged to attend. Adults must have attended Safeguarding training.
     
  • more than a Youth Event. It's an experience. You'll find yourself telling your friends, family and complete strangers of the things that you encountered at Happening!
Episcopal Youth Event 2017

The next Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) will be held at the  University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK on July 10-14, 2017. EYE17 is being planned by the Episcopal Church in partnership with the  Diocese of Oklahoma.  

"EYE is always a great event for both our youth and for our adults," Presiding Bishop Michael Curry commented.  "I have attended many of the Episcopal Youth Events and I have fond memories of joining our youth in celebration, learning and fun. EYE17 is a strong component of the Jesus Movement."

Applications for Mission Planning Team

Applications to serve on EYE2017 Mission Planning Team are now being accepted through April 30. Applications  are available here : EYE Mission Planning Team application.

To be eligible for the Mission Planning Team, youth applicants must be currently enrolled in grades 9 - 11 and must be a communicant of an Episcopal Church congregation.  Adult applicants must be at least 25 years old, a communicant of an Episcopal Church, and have experience working with high school-aged youth.

Applications to attend EYE2017 will be available later in the year.
Summer Camp

Once again this year we have teamed up with Living Water Ministries to offer summer camp for the young people of the Diocese. While you can choose any week, we have designated Week 5 (July 17-22)  as an Episco-Week at Camp Stony Lake. During that week, Eric Travis the Missioner for Youth and Young Adults from the Diocese of Michigan will be on staff to offer spiritual formation for the Episcopal students.

We will also be offering an Episco-Bus again this year!

  Click here for more information
Mission Possible: Detroit
Aug 7-12, 2016

Immerse yourself in a week-long mission experience discovering the Heart and Spirit of Detroit, as you stay in the hear of Detroit on the campus of Wayne State University.

Here is our purpose:

To immerse ourselves in the City of Detroit so that we can experience transformation together through eye-opening moments, to take fear down, and to find out who are our sisters and brothers.

Here are our goals:
  • Living in Detroit, interacting with residents
  • Developing intentional opportunities to discuss race/diversity
  • Creating community that helps to expand the sense of the other

C lick here for more information and to register
Resources for Youth Workers
"In order to believe in a good and creative God who loves kids and teenagers in spite of their mistakes and their mess, they need adults who will do the same. They need adults who can demonstrate to them over time that they matter and have a value far greater than what can be measured by performance."

-Playing for Keeps: 6 Things Every Kid Needs
re:new conference
June 4, 2016

A day of renewal for those who work with children & youth.

Whitaker Institute and YAYA Ministries invite you to join us for a day of renewal, nurturance, and learning at the third annual re:new Conference.  You will have an opportunity to attend a variety of workshops throughout the day on subjects such as curriculum, self-care, working with parents, and program development.  You'll have the opportunity to talk with others from across the diocese, doing the same work, and share stories and ideas with one another. 

  Click here for more information
Curriculum Charts

One of the best resources I have found is from my friend Sharon Pearson. At her website, Rows of Sharon, she shares amazing resources for formation. At this time of year, she always shares  charts that compare a variety of curricular resources from across denominational lines.
FORMA

FORMA is a wonderful organization that offers resources, conferences and educational opportunities for lifelong formation within the Episcopal Church. They offer support, networking opportunities, resources and advocates for Christian formation leaders. 

Take a look at their website, and if you are interested in becoming a member, I will pay 1/2 of your membership fee.
Join FORMA for 50% off

Join FORMA and YAYA Ministries will reimburse 1/2 of your membership fee. Just send a copy of your membership receipt to: Eric Travis, 4800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201

Join online at:  FORMA Membership


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