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Blessings to you and your ministry!
I pray that you are doing well and God is blessing you richly.
For many, January means "Annual Meeting" time. I hope your preparations are going well. January is also the time in which many are planning their calendar for the year. To help you with that planning, this YAYA Connections is full of information about upcoming Diocesan sponsored events. I hope you will find the information useful.
Also, if there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know. If you need someone to throw some ideas around with, please contact me. If you want to talk about your day, your ministry, your hopes, your concerns, or anything, please contact me. If you would like me to pray with or for you, contact me. I am here for you!
-Eric
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All Youth Workers in the Diocese are invited to gather at St. John's, Royal Oak on Wed. Feb 25th from 11am-1pm for a Bring Your Own Bag lunch.
The purpose of this gathering is to bring Parish Youth Workers together to meet each other, foster bonds of common ministry, share resources and determine ways that we can support each other.
It doesn't matter whether you are a volunteer or paid, a lay person or clergy, if you are active in the Youth Ministry in your parish, I hope you will join us.
The address of St. John's is 26998 Woodward Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067.
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A day of renewal for those who work with children & youth.
Whitaker Institute and YAYA Ministries invite you to join us for a day of renewal, nurturance, and learning at the second annual re:new Conference. You will have an opportunity to attend a variety of workshops throughout the day on subjects such as curriculum, self-care, working with parents, and program development. You'll have the opportunity to talk with others from across the diocese, doing the same work, and share stories and ideas with one another.
Safeguarding God's Children training will also be offered for those who need it.
Lunch will be served. Childcare is available at no additional cost.
When: Saturday, June 6 from 9-4
Where: St John's, Royal Oak
Please mark your calendars. More information will be available soon.
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Please share these with the young people in your life!
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New Beginnings is a weekend retreat for students in grades 6-8. The program begins at 7 p.m. on Friday evening and continues through to 4 p.m. on Sunday. During the weekend, participants meet peers from across the diocese, enjoy skits, listen to talks, and participate in small group activities and discussions. These activities focus on self, friends, parents, siblings, school, God's love, prayer and the church. Free time is built in for youth and sponsors to have an opportunity to fellowship with their newfound friends. Participants of New Beginnings may attend as many weekends as they choose throughout their middle school years. Participants are expected to be at New Beginnings for the entire time of the program.
New Beginnings #10 will be held at St. James, Birmingham.
Go to: http://www.edomi.org/yaya/new-beginnings/ for more information, to download an informational flyer or to register.
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Nightwatch: Detroit was conceived to show our participants just a tiny bit of the grand and awesome nature of the God who loves us constantly, completely and unconditionally.
The theme for Nightwatch: Detroit 2015 is "God's abundance in a 'Hunger Games' world". This overnight lock-in at the Cathedral in Detroit will give you a chance to explore the abundance of God's grace and love and contrasting it to a world that says only one can succeed.
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Happening is a retreat weekend "for youth" "by youth" that allows young people (grades 9-12) to explore their relationships with Jesus, each other and the world.
Concentrating closely on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, Happening gives those who attend the desire to understand and serve the church. What's more, it provides a means to continue the Christian formation process, which is just begun in the three-day program. And it is lots of fun!
Happening begins on a Friday at 6 p.m. and goes until 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Participants are expected to be at Happening the entire time. The Dioceses of Michigan and Eastern Michigan share in this ministry for young people.
Go to: http://www.edomi.org/yaya/happening/ for more information, a downloadable flyer and to register.
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General Convention is the main gathering of the Episcopal Church, which occurs every 3 years. The General Convention in 2015 will be held in Salt Lake City, UT from June 25- July 3. This event is not like E.Y.E. or a youth event, and requires a commitment to operating in an adult environment and learning about the intricacies of how the Episcopal Church governs itself.
The more involved you are with your church, the more likely you are to stay involved as you get older. At General Convention, you can see the "who, what, when, where and why" behind the self-governing process of the Episcopal Church - and experience the abundant faith and love.
We will be traveling to Salt Lake City by airplane and attending the General Convention from Thursday, June 25 to Tuesday, June 30th. This excursion is open to those who have completed the 8th grade (summer 2015) through the age of 22. The cost will be $550/ person. There is a mandatory orientation on Saturday, May 30th at Trinity Episcopal Church, Belleville from 1pm - 4pm.
If you are interested in applying, go to: http://www.edomi.org/yaya/genconvexcursion/ to download the application. The deadline to apply is May 1st.
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On our Annual Mission Experience we will be heading to the Leech Lake Reservation in upper Minnesota. We will meet a host of different community friends with unique backgrounds and rich stories about the Leech Lake area. Our group will serve by assisting with home improvement projects, children's programs and community gardens. In the evenings we will have the opportunity to visit Norway Beach in the Chipewa National Forest, learn about Native American culture and spirituality from an Ojibwa perspective, participate in a scavenger hunt around Cass Lake and experience a community cookout.
During half the week, we will lead Bible lessons, games, reading time or crafts with community children. During the other half of the week we will serve through simple work projects such as yard work, painting or cleaning. Additionally, some of us will lead an afternoon sports camp for youth in the community ages 11-14 for the entire week.
The dates of Camp Compassion are July 4-11, 2015. The cost is $550/person. There are limited spaces available for this trip.
To secure your spot, please go to: www.edomi.org/yaya/camp-compassion
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Summer Camp can be one of the most rewarding and joyous experiences in a young person's life. It is a chance to dis-connect with the distractions of the world and re-connect with God and all that God has made.
We are proud to endorse two different opportunities for Summer Camp this year.
Camp Stony Lake
7898 W. Stony Lake Rd.
New Era, MI 49446 Once again this year we have teamed up with Living Water Ministries offer summer camp for the young people of the Diocese. While you can choose any week, we have designated Week 6 (July 19-24) as an Episco Week at Camp Stony Lake. During that week, Eric Travis the Missioner for Youth and Young Adults from the Diocese of Michigan and Lizzie Anderson, Youth Minister from St. John's, Royal Oak will be on staff to offer spiritual formation for the Episcopal students. You can go to these links to find out additional information about Camp Stony Lake and how to register:
Camp Chickagami
6952 Kauffman Road
Presque Isle, MI 49777 Camp Chick offers five sessions of summer camp for folks of all ages who love to sing, hike, worship, swim, craft, play, and boat. What could be better than learning about the love of Jesus with a camp full of friends and Camp Chickagami's world-renowned counseling staff? Trip Camp July 8-12, ages 12-16
-Join us for fun, fellowship, and two days of camping and canoeing! Family Camp July 8-12, all ages
-Bring the whole crew for days and nights filled with Camp Chickagami fun! Senior Camp July 12-18, ages 12-16
-Unplug your teenagers; we offer a week of friends, games, and songs (and the occasional harmless prank!) Intermediate Camp July 19-25, ages 10-13
-'Tweens are the thing this week! Our camp this week is focused on stewardship and outdoor education. Campfires, overnights, and enjoyment of God's beautiful creation (also, S'mores!) Junior Camp July 26-August 1, ages 8-12
-What do you get when you pack a bunch of friends, great counselors, a beautiful camp facility, and God's love? Junior Camp, that's what! What you love about camp is what we do best. Junior Camp is a great first camping experience and is super for experienced campers, too! |
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Click on a date for more information
2015
May 2: Re-imagining the Household of God
July 25: Diocesan Picnic
July 31- Aug: Bass Lake Festival
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Eric Travis, Missioner for Youth and Young Adults
Episcopal Diocese of Michigan 4800 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Michigan 48201 [email protected](313) 833-4418
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March 20-22, 2015
