Youth Ministries
How Do We Address Peacemaking in Youth Programming?
Last week, I had the privilege of participating in Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace: An Episcopal Gathering to Challenge the Epidemic of Violence. The event was organized to help Episcopalians renew […]
The 5 Core Values of an Episcopal Mission Experience or Pilgrimage
Today’s guest blogger is Wendy Johnson. Wendy serves as the social media consultant for the Office of Formation and Vocations, is working closely with the Episcopal Youth Event Mission Planning […]
3 Days of Urban Mission: Engaging mission in the heart of the city
The Episcopal Youth Event 2014 (EYE14) is one month away and our Mission Planning Team is working diligently to be sure we are creating a dynamic, meaningful event for participants. Following EYE14, […]
Bring Back Our Girls
I give thanks for my friend and colleague, Roger Hutchison, from the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. As I was feeling hopeless and anxious about the situation with the kidnapped […]
Where are you in Mission this summer?
As summer approaches, Episcopal youth groups and faith communities will surely be spreading out across the church on mission experiences and pilgrimages. Is your group engaging a mission experience or […]
Join Me in Praying and Working for Justice for Children
So many of us continue to be haunted by the violence involving children that has been dominating the news in the past few months. From the sinking of the South Korean ferry, […]
Your Input Needed on Forma Survey
The Offices for Lifelong Formation, Youth Ministry, and Young Adult & Campus Ministry are proud partners with the Forma network. Sharing skills, knowledge, collegial support, and resources across the church […]
Here's one Youth Ministry book you need to add to your Summer Reading List
As we move into June, my hope is that you have added the new book from Sharon Ely Pearson, Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Theologies of Confirmation for the 21st Century, to your […]
Available Grant Funding To Support New and Creative Ministry
Funding is currently available through three grant programs offered through The Episcopal Church. Each is listed below with links for more information. Be sure to check the deadlines for application submission – […]
The Confirmation Project
In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation […]