August Update
All photos were taken from the High School short term summer mission to Quito, Ecuador and our Summer ServeUS projects.
Upcoming Events for
Middle and High School Youth

We loved having you join us this summer at our Episcopal Youth Community offerings. We look forward to you joining us this fall at our youth programming!
Our normal schedule of Sunday morning formation and EYC will resume Sunday, September 8 in the All Saints Center.

Fall 2019 Sunday Morning Formation
Sunday school meets from 9:30 - 10:15 AM in the All Saints Center. Join us at 9:15 AM for doughnuts and bagels prior to class starting!
6th - 8th grade Sunday School : Room 209
9th - 12th grade Sunday School : Room 204
Faith Foundations (Confirmation) : Room 200

Join us at our Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) this Fall!
We are kicking off EYC this Fall on Sunday, September 8, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. We invite all 6th - 12th graders to come join us for food, fun, fellowship, games, and an awesome program!
EYC stands for Episcopal Youth Community. Our middle school community embraces youth who are in 6th through 8th grade and our high school community embraces youth who are in the 9 th through 12 th grade. Our mission is to welcome and provide a community that offers opportunities for our youth to engage with others, work with others, and grow in their faith with others through fun and fellowship. Cost is $5/week or $60 for the semester. Payment is taken at the door on Sunday evening via cash or check (please write check Attn: Christ Church). Questions? Contact Hannah Flack .

Typical EYC Schedule:
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Middle School EYC, All Saints Center Gym
6:00 - 6:30 PM - Meal for all youth, All Saints Center Rm 100
6:30 - 7:30 PM - High School EYC, All Saints Center Gym

Fall 2019 EYC Schedule
September 8 : EYC Kick-off,
Combined Middle & High School EYC, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
September 15 : EYC
September 22 : EYC
September 29 : EYC
October 13 : ServeUS
October 27 : EYC
November 3 : EYC
November 10 : ServeUS
November 17 : EYC
November 24 : No EYC
December 1 : EYC
December 8 : ServeUS
January 3 : ServeUS with Meals on Wheels
January 12 : EYC resumes for 2020
January 19 : No EYC
January 26 : EYC

Basketball at Christ Church
Basketball Registration forms are due by Wednesday, September 4!
It's time to register for the 2019 - 2020 basketball season! K5 - 12th grade teams and an adult men's team are available. The season runs November through February, with team practices beginning in October. K5 - 8th grades play on Saturday mornings, 9th - 12th grades play on Monday evenings, and men play on Thursday evenings. For more information, contact Holly Melton , 672.4155

Acolyte Training: Sunday, August 25, 12 noon, Historic Church
Calling all 7th - 12th graders! We invite you to join the Acolyte Ministry at Christ Church. Acolytes are incredibly important and vital in helping lead worship at many Sunday services, Christmas, and weddings. New and returning acolytes should come to this training. For questions, contact Gayle Salors at 864.430.8218.

Diocesan Greenville Gathering: Sunday, October 6, 5:00 - 7:00 PM,
We will meet at St. Peter's Episcopal Church for an awesome evening of fellowship and fun as we connect with our youth friends from across the Upstate. We will spend time outside playing games and roasting s'mores, and will end the evening with Compline. We will share dinner and fellowship with one another. Drop-off and pick-up will be at St. Peter's. Please bring a friend!
Upcoming Events for Middle School Youth

Middle School Diocesan "CONVERGE" Overnight Event:
Saturday, October 26, 5:00 PM - Sunday, October 27, 1:00 PM,
Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, SC
Join us for an awesome overnight retreat with the theme Luke 18:14 "but all who humble themselves will be exhalted." Questions? Contact Hannah Flack .

Upcoming Events for High School Youth

Happening #82: November 22 - 24, Camp Gravatt Conference Center, Aiken, SC
Happening #82 is for rising 10th - 12th grade youth. Happening is a Christian experience organized and led by youth with adult assistance that has transformed the lives of youth people and adults for decades. Questions? Contact Hannah Flack , for more information.

Save the Date

Fall 2019
August 16 - 17: Leadership Retreat, Kanuga Conference Center
September 8: EYC and Sunday Morning Formation resumes
September 14 - 15: Confirmation Retreat
October 6: Greenville Episcopal youth groups gather at
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
October 20: Halloween Festival
October 26 - 27: Middle School Diocesan Converge Overnight Retreat

Winter & Spring 2020
December 14 - 15: High School Diocesan Converge Overnight Retreat
December 15: Youth Christmas Caroling with Senior Adults
January 12: EYC Resumes for 2020
January 17 - 19: Middle School Ski Retreat, North Carolina
February 7 - 9: High School Diocesan Retreat “SMASH,” Camp St. Christopher
March 27 - 29: Diocesan Middle School Retreat at Camp Gravatt, Aiken, SC
April 25 - 26: Diocesan 5th Grade Bridge Retreat at Camp Gravatt, Aiken, SC

Parent Information

Middle School Parent Fall Social: Wednesday, September 4, 6:00- 8:00 PM
We invite to join us for fun, fellowship, and to reconnect with old friends and meet new friends who are Middle School parents! Heavy hour d’oeuvres are provided. Ciders, Beers, and Wine will be available for purchase. Please note that adults 21+ are invited to this event.

Can you help with Sunday School breakfast this fall?  
We are looking forward to resuming our weekly Sunday school classes for our youth on Sunday, September 9. We are looking for volunteers to help provide breakfast (bagels, doughnuts, or other simple breakfast items) for our middle and high school youth from 9:15 - 9:30 AM in the All Saints Center.
Questions? Contact Hannah Flack .

Can you help with Youth group meals this Fall?
We are looking forward to resuming our weekly youth group Sunday evening programming for our youth on Sunday, September 8th. We are looking for volunteers to help provide dinner for middle and high school youth on Sunday nights for EYC. Youth enjoy dinner from 6:00-6:30 PM in Room 100 in the All Saints Center. We are looking for helpers to assist with set-up and clean up, picking up a catering order or bringing in desserts. Contact Hannah Flack with any questions.

Safeguarding God's People
Cavalier Training Center, 245 Cavalier Drive
Wednesday, August 14, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 18 , 1:30 - 4:00 PM
Thursday, September, 12 noon - 3:00 PM
Sunday, September 22, 1:30 - 4:00 PM

Safeguarding God's People
Christ Church Episcopal, 10 N. Church Street
Sunday, August 25, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 22, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Contact Lisa Hunt , 282.3105, to register

Extra-Curricular Activities
Does your youth participate in any extra-curricular activities? We would love to come and support them! Please email Hannah Flack the dates, times, and locations of any activities this summer. Let's cheer on our youth!

Resources
Check out these wonderful online resources for you and your family! 

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Director of Youth Ministry
Christ Church Episcopal
Office: 864.672.4157