Saturday, November 3, 2018
Youth Delegates Digest
Dear Youth Delegates and Youth Chaperones,

I am looking forward to seeing you during the 2018 Diocesan Convention at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, NY. The theme for Youth Ministry this year is “The Way of Love” and our time together will feature workshops, opportunities for conversation and time for prayer.

This update will give you and your parent/guardian all the information needed for your participation during the convention on Friday, November 16th and the 150th Anniversary Eucharist Celebration on Saturday, November 17th. The program for Youth Delegates begins on Friday at 8:30AM with Continental Breakfast in the Chardonnay Room. Convention registration opens at 7:30AM followed by a chaperone meeting at 8:00AM. 

Convention closes at approximately 4:30PM followed immediately by rehearsal for the Eucharist. The Convention Gala begins at 7:00PM. All Youth Delegates interested in serving at the Saturday Eucharist MUST attend the rehearsal on Friday evening.

Travel safely and get ready for a great weekend!

Peace and Blessings,
Canon Myra
Youth Delegates
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions? Most answers and details can be found here.


All Youth Delegates need a signed permission slip/medical release form that should be turned in at the youth headquarters in the Chardonnay room.

Youth Delegates Convention Schedule
Download a copy of the schedule for Youth Delegates or pick one up when you register in the Atrium of the hotel.

Acolytes, Readers, Dancers and Ushers
We value the participation of youth in our diocesan worship. All Youth Delegates are invited to serve as Acolytes, Readers, Dancers and Ushers during the Convention Eucharist.

Acolytes: If you wish to acolyte on Saturday morning during the 150 th Anniversary Eucharist please bring your parish vestments and prepare to attend the Acolyte Training in the tent on Friday at 4:30PM. We need torch bearers and banner bearers. Please email the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries (edliyaya@dioceseli.org) to sign up.

Readers: If you are a native-speaker of a language other than English and would like to read at the 150 th Anniversary Eucharist please email the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries (edliyaya@dioceseli.org) to sign up. The rehearsal for readers is at 4:30PM on Friday in the tent.

Dancers: If you participate in the dance ministry in your parish, school, or community you are welcome to join the dance ministry for the 150th Anniversary Eucharist. The rehearsal will take place on Friday at 6:30PM in the tent. Please see the attached instruction sheet from the choreographer regarding attire and special instructions. Email the office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries. (edliyaya@dioceseli.org) to sign up. Dancer Instruction Document

Ushers:  If you are interested in serving as an usher please attend the rehearsal on Friday at 4:30PM in the tent. Email the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries (edliyaya@dioceseli.org) to sign up.
Featured Youth Break-Out Sessions
Camp DeWolfe
Matt Tees (Executive Director) and Lizzy Rice (Program Coordinator) will engage Youth Delegates in camp games and share information on how youth can become Campers or Leaders in Training.
The Power of Love
Youth Delegates will have the
opportunity to spend time with Bishop Michael Curry (Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church) for conversation about the church and the world.
“The Way of Love” in Action
Toiletries and Towels Drive
The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries is requesting that all Diocesan Convention attendees (Delegates, Alternates, Youth Delegates, Chaperones, and Visitors) please bring donations of travel-size toiletries, bath towels and wash clothes for guests of The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network).
All donations will be sorted and packed by Youth Delegates during our Friday Convention, while they spend time with Bishop Curry discussing and learning more about The Way of Love.

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Children's Holiday Toy Drive
Every year St. John’s Episcopal Hospital collects toys at Convention for their Children’s Holiday Party that takes place in December at the hospital. Each year they face the same challenge, identifying and soliciting toys/gifts for teens 13 - 16 years of age. We are hoping that Youth Delegates will help support our efforts by securing toys/gifts that YOU would like to receive for Christmas. If you do not have time to shop, please bring a cash donation and an idea for a suitable present for another teen. We will collect the gifts and the cash donations. We will purchase a gift card to donate to the hospital for buying gifts suggested by Youth Delegates.

Photography at Diocesan Convention

The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island employs professional photographers to capture all aspects of the event including the program for Youth Delegates. The pictures are for use in official The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island materials (print, Internet and other media) and will be utilized at the professional discretion of The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island staff.
For more information, contact Canon Myra Garnes, Canon for Youth & Young Adult Ministries: mgarnes@dioceseli.org or (516) 248-4800 ext.118.