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The importance of retreats can be seen in the life of any spiritual person and we believe it's especially important for teens to get away from their super-scheduled lives. Retreats provide the necessary time and space to spend quality time with God, sacred scripture and community. Our Youth Missioner's office creates opportunities for overnight retreats throughout the year for middle and high school students. For more photos please check out our Facebook page!
Note, too, that if your parish offers youth retreats and would like another set of helping hands, we'd love to provide resources and help host your retreat. Do not hesitate to contact us!
Note, too, that if your parish offers youth retreats and would like another set of helping hands, we'd love to provide resources and help host your retreat. Do not hesitate to contact us!
AGE RANGEThe Youth Ministry Office provides programs for youth who are currently in grades 6-12. If your group has members who are younger, please contact the office and we would be happy to discuss their possible involvement. Some programs are specific to certain groups.
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SCHOLARSHIPSIt is our goal that no child, youth, college student, or young adult miss an event because of financial reasons. We offer scholarship assistance for all of our programs, and we raise funds specifically for this purpose. For most events the diocese covers at least half the cost of the event up front (mission trips excluded.) But if further assistance is needed, please email or call the office.
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February 2018Happening #11
February 2-4, 2018 (grades 9-12) Arrive Friday at 7:00 PM - Parent Pick Up Sunday at 3:00 PM Cost: $85 Deadline TBA Happening is a national program designed, staffed, and run by Episcopal youth! This weekend will deepen your relationship with Jesus and connections with those on similar spiritual journeys. Most of this weekend is kept a surprise for those attending so they can fully live into the moment and the community. General activities include large group talks, small group discussion, prayer through art, and games! This retreat is similar to New Beginnings for middle schoolers and Cursillo for adults. Happening is being held at Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD. Retreatants are responsible for personal transportation to and from the Claggett Center. Parents, family, and adult leaders are warmly invited to attend closing Eucharist at 2:00 pm in St. Andrew's Chapel. New Beginnings #5 April 20-22, 2018 (grades 6- 8) Friday at 7:00 PM through Sunday at 3:00 PM Cost: $55 Deadline TBA Our annual retreat for middle school youth (Grade 6-8) is a fantastic weekend at Camp Wright in Stevensville, MD. Previous New Beginners that have reached high school are the designer team and staff for the weekend. This makes for a perfect sense of what it means to be a part of the community. Campers are responsible for personal transportation to and from Camp Wright.
May 2018234th Diocesan Convention
May 11-12, 2018 (grades 8-12) Friday at 8:00 AM - Saturday at 2:00 PM-- Bishop's note to be excused from school! Cost: $35 Deadline TBA Engaging the Jesus Movement in Maryland! Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is our guest speaker! Come and join convention as a page or delegate. We assist the Bishop in the smooth running of convention, have voice and vote, and create community by having a lock-in that evening. It is a great time to learn about the Diocese and how we work in the world. The 234th Diocesan Convention is being held at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD.
July 2017Episcopal Youth Event
July 10-14, 2017 (grades 9-12) Total Cost: $560.00 per person (see EYE page for scholarships/fundraisers) 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. It's the most amazing experience for any Episcopal! “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.” Both adult chaperones and youth in grades 9-12 are welcome to join in this week of worship, workshops, and community with over 1,500 young Episcopal! |
Return Completed Forms To:
Youth Ministry Office Attn: Kate Riley 4 East University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218 800-443-1399 kriley@episcopalmaryland.org Nightwatch NYC/ Philly
Bishop's Bash St. John's, EC
Happening Claggett Center
New Beginnings Camp Wright
Convention Turf Valley Resort
EYE 2017 Oklahoma
Return Completed Forms To:
Youth Ministry Office Attn: Kate Riley 4 East University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218 800-443-1399 kriley@episcopalmaryland.org |
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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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