The Episcopal Youth Event 2017
A huge thank you from our EYE 2017 delegation!
My EYE experience was phenomenal. I enjoyed participating in the various praxis sessions on various topics that are so relevant in the world today. One of the sessions I attended was a panel of young adults and their pilgrimage to Ferguson, MO where Micheal Brown was killed. They shared what brought them to participate and the experience of the trip. Of how we can bring peace in such violence times in the world. It was even discussed for a possible pilgrimage to Standing rock or the Texas border for high school graduates and up in the summer of 2018. I am very grateful for the opportunity to meet similar Episcopal youth such as myself. I made many friends from different states in America. I even bonded closer to the teens in my diocese. I also enjoyed the location of the event. As high school students we are given a taste of the campus life in our future college career. I appreciated how we switched from English to Spanish in the services and songs. My favorite part of the event was the music! Most of the songs were familiar but there were occasional new songs. I believe that music brings people together and it did at EYE. Whether it was through singing in the Congo line or swaying together in harmony, you could see that we all unified as one Episcopal community. I will forever hold this memory dear to my heart. Rebekah St James, LaFayette Square
Thank you so much for your contribution...
EYE really affirmed my faith and made me realize how not only am I not alone, but I am surrounded by amazing people who are Episcopalians just like me. I got the chance to grow deeper in my relationships with the people within my Diocese as well as people from all over the globe. The whole time I could feel the spirit guiding us but particularly at the Bombing Memorial for Compline. Without you I wouldn't have been able to have this life changing experience to grow deeper into my faith. Thank you! Grace Gary Church of the Redeemer
Thank you so much for your contribution...
EYE really affirmed my faith and made me realize how not only am I not alone, but I am surrounded by amazing people who are Episcopalians just like me. I got the chance to grow deeper in my relationships with the people within my Diocese as well as people from all over the globe. The whole time I could feel the spirit guiding us but particularly at the Bombing Memorial for Compline. Without you I wouldn't have been able to have this life changing experience to grow deeper into my faith. Thank you! Grace Gary Church of the Redeemer
What is EYE?Episcopal Youth Event
July 10-14, 2017 (rising 10th grade-recent graduates) University of Central Oklahoma – Edmonton, OK Total Cost: $560.00 (includes airfare, lodging, food, etc.) The total cost of EYE is being offset by a scholarship of $280 from the Diocese. It is our hope that the remaining amount will be offset by fundraisers and the attendee’s parish to keep out of pocket costs as low as possible. A gathering of over 1,500 young Episcopalians that only happens once in every three years! Each diocese throughout the church is invited to send youth and adult attendees. We are hoping to take a full 24 students and 6 chaperones to the University of Central Oklahoma, OK for this once in a lifetime experience. We will gather with people of faith from across the globe to have worship, workshops, public forums, and fellowship! The Diocese of Maryland is known as the singing-dancing diocese at this and every event we attend. We are delighted to have Bishop Sutton join us for a few days and lead a few conga lines during large group worship. Come meet people from around the world, learn how to make an impact on your community in the name of Christ, and spend time immersed in the Holy Spirit for a week! Here is a small sampling of what EYE '14 looked like: |
If you would like to help send an attendee to EYE please click the images above or below to learn more about donations!
How do I apply?The application for youth and adults will open September 23rd and be open until January 10! Names of participants will be released in February. Two orientation/fundraising meetings will be announced following. There are a limited amount of people who can attend EYE, so apply today!
Here are the documents for the simple application process. Deadline for all applications is January 10, 2017. Please email all applications to the Youth Ministry Office.
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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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