DIOCPA Youth Ministry E-News
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December 2018
In this issue:
- Winter Retreat Update
- Regional Youth Ministry Models
- Bishop Out of the Box
- Happening 2019
- New Beginnings 2019
- Youth Ministry Important Event Dates
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Winter Retreat 2018 Update
29 Youth and Youth Leaders from 15 different congregations gathered together for our Winter Retreat at Camp Mt. Luther to explore the seven spiritual practices of The Way of Love.
Winter Retreat is designed for middle school and senior high youth to be in community together: to pray, to worship, to learn, to act and to have fun. Our time was filled with blessings. A l
ot of fun was had participating in Bible Skits, Prayers, Music, and Activities.
Bishop Scanlan encouraged us to “Turn” every day. To watch Bishop Scanlan's video, "Turn", click
here
. To read more about The Way of Love, click
here
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Saturday, December 15
SSFM Learning Day at St. Cyril Center
Regional Youth Ministry Models
Using The Way of Love
For Youth Leaders
with Gina Roscoe
9:45 Session content
Yet I will remember the covenant I made with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish an everlasting covenant with you. -Ezekiel 16:60
Harrisburg Area Youth Initiative (HAYI)
. This is a Best Practice Model for youth ministry. The original and most important covenant belongs to God—we’re just finding new ways to live it out in our communities with our new HAYI, the most recent new chapter in the journey for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregations in and near Harrisburg. HAYI exists as a cooperative effort among ELCA congregations in the Harrisburg area of the Lower Susquehanna Synod (though not limited to the Harrisburg Conference) and our synod, to spiritually nourish and support the youth in those congregations. Gina Roscoe, a teenage youth leader in a new cooperative missional youth initiative in the Lower Susquehanna Synod, shares how we are finding new ways to live out our baptism for the sake of the body of Christ.
To register, click
here
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Bishop Out of the Box
December 19, 4 to 8 p.m.
St. Andrew's in the Valley Harrisburg
Have you ever wanted to play the role of Mary, Joseph, a Shepherd or an Angel in a live nativity scene? Well, NOW's your chance!
Our December Bishop Out of the Box will be a live Nativity Scene on Wednesday, December 19th from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s in the Valley, Harrisburg.
We are seeking volunteers, and there are many different roles available. To signup, click
here
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For more information, click
here.
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Happening #12
February 15 - 17, 2019
Camp Mt. Luther
Happening is for all Senior High youth and is open to grades 9-12, as well as young adult leaders who have already attended a Happening event.
Youth leadership is a key part of the Happening Weekend. The entire weekend is led by youth for youth. The weekend has been developed as a welcoming, friendly environment where faith and community grow. Attending Happening is a great way to begin to build a regional youth ministry.
Join us and bring a friend!
Cost is $125.00. For more information click
here
. To register,
click
here
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"New Beginings"
Middle School Retreat
Camp Mt. Luther
Grades 6-9
Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7
Mark your calendars! New Beginnings is an opportunity to share the love of Christ with Middle School Youth.
The Senior High Youth will develop inspirational talks, activities, and worship during the event. This event will take place from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7 at Noon.
Cost is $100.00 per person. For more information, click
here
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To register, click
here.
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Youth Ministry Important Event Dates
December 15, 2018
Regional Youth Ministry Models
December 19, 2018
Bishop Out of the Box, St. Andrew’s in the Valley, Harrisburg 4 - 8:00 p.m.
January 17 - 20, 2019
Planning retreat for Happening
February 15-17, 2019
Happening grades 9 – 12 @ Camp Mt. Luther
April 5 – 7, 2019
New Beginnings Middle School Retreat, grades 6-9 @ Camp Mt. Luther
June 23 – 28, 2019
Appalachian Camino Walking the Way of Love in PA
Join the Bishop on a PA Pilgrimage! This is a family event. Jr., Sr. High, Youth
and Young Adults can participate. More information to follow.
October 11 - 14, 2019
Pilgrimage for Racial Reconciliation
October 19 – 20, 2019
Convention in Harrisburg, grades 6 - 12.
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Scholarships are available for youth and children’s programs. For more information, contact Dean Robyn Szoke-Coolidge, rszoke@diocesecpa.org
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