EYE 2023

We are thrilled to announce that The Episcopal Youth Event will take place July 4-8, 2023 at the University of Maryland. This event is open to Episcopal youth in grades 9-12 during the 2022-23 academic year and their adult mentors.
​Every three years, in accordance with General Convention Resolution #1982-D079, The Episcopal Church convenes an international youth event so “that the energy of the youth of the Episcopal Church can continue to be utilized in active ministry as members of the Body of Christ.” It is our practice to accept applications from across the church to discern a group of youth and adult mentors to serve as members of the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE’23) Planning Team.

The Episcopal Youth  Event 2023

What is EYE?

Episcopal Youth Event
Episcopal Youth Event 4-8, 2023
Youth: Rising 10th graders - recent graduates
Need to be 15-19 years of age by July 4.
​Adults: 21 and older
Location: University of Maryland College Park, MD
Cost: $400
 
A gathering of over 2,000 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 25 students and 5 chaperones to the University of Maryland, MD 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, make connections that will forever change you, and spend time immersed in the Holy Spirit for a week! 

How do I apply?

The application for youth and adults will open November 18th and be open until March 6th!
​EYE 2023 will fill up quickly. 
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One orientation and adult training session will be held in May. We are hoping to have our delegation set before Lent!

Apply today!
Initial deadline for all applications is January 6, 2023
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Who can go?
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​Youth Participants
Youth participants in EYE23 must be enrolled in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during this school year and must have turned 15 or no older than 19 by the event start. Current freshman who are 14 will have an opportunity to attend EYE2026 as the Episcopal Youth Event is on a three-year cycle. No other youth will be permitted to attend EYE23.
 
Adult Chaperones
Delegations must send a minimum of two chaperones; one must be 25 years old or older. All other chaperones must be at least 21 years old at the time of the event, one adult for every six youths. Chaperone teams must include genders represented among the youth. That means if you have both male and female youth participating, you need to have both male and female chaperones. All adults must have completed Safeguarding Training and must have a current (within 3 years) Criminal Sexual Background check on file to be in compliance with current Model Policies for the Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.

If you would like to help send a youth or adult to EYE 2023 please click to donate.

Here is a small sampling of what EYE '17 looked like: