DIOCPA Youth Ministry
E-News
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February 2020
In this issue:
- Happening #13
- Absalom Jones Essay Contest - deadline February 8th
- Middle School Retreat: Adventures in Narnia
- The Way of Love: Wholehearted Worship
- EYE 2020
- Summer Camp
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Happening #13
February 14-16
Camp Mount Luther
Happening is open to grades 9 – 12. and is a unique high school experience that helps teens foster a more personal and meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ.
During a Happening weekend, participants will experience the love of Christ through music, talk, prayer, worship, and a community led by fellow students, all of which is supported by clergy and lay adults. Happening is sponsored by the Diocese of Central PA youth committee and is a one-time encounter designed for high school youth.
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Absalom Jones Essay Contest
Sponsored by the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE)
Bishop Nathan Baxter Chapter
Youth Awards Ceremony
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Location: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral
221 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17101
The contest deadline has been extended to February 8, 2020. For more information,
click here
. To download the 2020 Contest Form,
click here
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March 27-29
Middle School Retreat: Adventures in Narnia at Camp Mount Luther
This event begins at 7 p.m. on March 27 and ends at 1 p.m. on the 29th and is open to all children in grades 7 – 8. Our theme this year is Narnia. Aslan is on the Move! A program based on The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Walk into an old wardrobe closet and see if you can find the Lion's love! This is a retreat that helps participants explore the deep power of faith and belief through a fantasy experience. The cost is $50.00 for teen leaders and $100.00 for youth. Register
here
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The Way of Love: Wholehearted Worship
This event will be led by
The Rev. Callie Swanlund
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It is an intergenerational event open to all church school teachers, confirmation class teachers, children, youth, and families.
Come for the morning and/or afternoon session.
The cost is $10.00 per person or $15.00 per family. To register,
click here
.
Time:
10:00 AM to Noon and 12:30 to 3:00 PM. Come for both sessions or attend only one session.
Location:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Lancaster PA
10:00 to Noon session:
An interactive focus on how we are beloved children of God as we prepare ourselves for worship sharing the Baptismal Covenant in creative ways; ideal for those preparing for confirmation, Inquirers class, church school teachers, and youth leaders.
12:30 to 3:00 PM session:
Engaging the
How2charist-
Digital Instructed Eucharist video. Callie will walk through a variety of questions and ways to share this video to your congregation. We will close this time together by sharing the Eucharist.
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EYE2020
Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10
There is still time to register for EYE.
Register Now:
All senior high youth are invited to attend this opportunity to meet people from all over the world, worship with amazing music, speakers, and preachers, and take part in activities designed for you.
Hope to see you as a part of the Diocese of Central PA delegation which includes Mary Ellen Kilp and our Bishop, Audrey Scanlan. For more information,
click here.
To register,
click here
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For information, contact
Dean Robyn Szoke-Coolidge
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July 19-24, 2020
Celebrating Camp Sunday and Preparing for Summer Camp at Camp Mt. Luther
The diocese of Central PA is partnering with the Upper Susquehanna Synod and creating a brand new camp experience for juniors (completed Grades 3-5), and intermediates (completed Grades 6-8). We’re borrowing some of Mount Luther’s program ideas from our ecumenical friends and some collaborative ideas from the Episcopal Camp and Conference Center to create this new camp. Stay tuned for more information!
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or (717) 475-2785. Scholarships are available for youth and children’s programs.
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