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I've been actively involved with Youth Ministry for more than a decade, starting with the first Maryland Youth caucus in 2004.
My undergraduate degree from Frostburg State University was in Social Science with a focus on history and political science, and a minor in adolescent psychology. I thought about going into education, but God had other plans and I swiftly declined acceptance into a masters-level teaching program. I spent the next year in the secular world and away from church because I was working long and odd hours, mainly on the weekends.
After awhile away the Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst invited me to the very first Happening retreat and God woke me up that weekend. I went home and discerned my next step with Bishop Joe Burnett and my parish priest, the Rev. Edward Chapman. It was, of course, the call to work with youth. I applied to the Episcopal Service Corp-MD and had the most amazing year serving God and living in an intentional community.
I was honored to be asked by my long-time mentor to stay on assistant director in the Youth Ministry office. I pursued and received certification from the Forma Academy for Youth and Family Ministries in January 2015 and began my journey as the diocese's Youth Missioner that February. Over a year later and I still cannot believe how blessed I am.
My undergraduate degree from Frostburg State University was in Social Science with a focus on history and political science, and a minor in adolescent psychology. I thought about going into education, but God had other plans and I swiftly declined acceptance into a masters-level teaching program. I spent the next year in the secular world and away from church because I was working long and odd hours, mainly on the weekends.
After awhile away the Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst invited me to the very first Happening retreat and God woke me up that weekend. I went home and discerned my next step with Bishop Joe Burnett and my parish priest, the Rev. Edward Chapman. It was, of course, the call to work with youth. I applied to the Episcopal Service Corp-MD and had the most amazing year serving God and living in an intentional community.
I was honored to be asked by my long-time mentor to stay on assistant director in the Youth Ministry office. I pursued and received certification from the Forma Academy for Youth and Family Ministries in January 2015 and began my journey as the diocese's Youth Missioner that February. Over a year later and I still cannot believe how blessed I am.
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Hi Everyone! My name is Rebecca Glantz, and I am the new intern for the Youth Ministry’s Office! I am currently a senior at Towson University where I am a double major in Acting and Deaf Studies with a minor in Electronic Media and Film. I have been involved with the diocese for 15 years between Claggett, Happening, and EYE. I am so excited to be working beside Kate this summer, doing my best to make the upcoming year as awesome as possible! I’ll be working on Youth Leadership Program, updating the systems, and getting organized. If you have any questions, concerns, or sweeping declarations of praise please feel free to send them to me!
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The Episcopal Diocese
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OUR MISSIONTo restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ through prayer, worship, proclaiming the Gospel, and promoting justice, peace, and love.
THE YOUTH MISSIONER'S OFFICEOur anthem comes from 1 Timothy 4:12
Don’t let anyone belittle you because you are young. Instead, show the faithful, young and old, an example of how to live: set the standard for how to talk, act, love, and be faithful and pure. Dedicated to serving the youth, congregations, and clergy of the diocese. Our motto is: Christ centered and spirit led to save the world and have fun! |
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