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I pray that the start of the program year has been a good one for you. I know this time can be very busy and sometimes you may feel that things are getting away from you. I hope, if that happens to you, that you will take a few deep breaths and remember how loved by God you are. Remember that God is there in the midst of the busyness (and the stillness), and nothing in heaven or on earth can separate us from that love.
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. 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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Fall New Beginnings is postponed.
I am sorry to announce that the Fall New Beginnings is being postponed until Spring.
Please see the information about the Youth Ministry Visioning Retreat that will happen on Oct 10-11 instead.
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Youth Workers Luncheon
All Youth Workers in the Diocese are invited to come to the Diocesan Center for a gathering and luncheon on Wed. Oct 1st from 10am - 1pm.
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.
There is no cost, but I do need to have an RSVP to ensure we have enough for lunch. Please also let me know if you have any special dietary requests/ needs.
The address of the Diocesan Center is 4800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201. There is parking available in the lot on the East side of the Cathedral.
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Please share these with the young people in your life!
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Diocesan Youth Ministry Visioning Retreat
Teens and adults
Oct 10-11, 2014
Please join us Fri-Sat, Oct 10-11 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 16360 Hubbard Road, Livonia, MI for an overnight visioning retreat. The purpose of this retreat is to define the purpose, core values and mission of Diocesan Youth Ministry. We will also look at ways we can accomplish this.
To do this effectively, we need you! The Middle & High School Youth and Adults in the Diocese who are interested in the future of Youth Ministry in the Diocese.
There is no cost, but we do need to have people register so that we will have enough food.
We will start on Friday, Oct 10th at 7pm and go until Saturday, Oct 11th at 5pm. Saturday breakfast and lunch will be provided.
We will also have an opportunity to hear from our La Iglesia Detroit Missioners regarding Latin@ Ministry in the Diocese and do some hands-on work to help refugees.
Please consider coming and bringing your youth, friends, adults, priests or anyone who has an interest in making our Diocesan Youth Ministry the best it can.
Click here to be taken to the online registration form: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1834755-TWRGLrDS04
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Diocesan ConventionFor High School students
Oct 24-25 , 2014
Lansing Center, Lansing
Diocesan Convention is the ultimate organizational decision-making body of the Diocese of Michigan. It is comprised of clergy and lay members who come together for two days in late October to decide the Diocesan budget (based on recommendations from the Budget and Finance Committee of the Diocesan Council), elects members of the diocese's various administrative, executive and judicial bodies and votes on any resolutions.
Here is an opportunity for High School Students to be a part of the Convention. We are looking for High School students who would like to be pages for the Convention. In addition to helping staff the YAYA booth, they will also be available to hand out and collect information to the delegates on the Convention floor, help to lead morning worship and have numerous other chances to interact with the workings of Convention.
The Diocesan Convention for 2014 will be held at The Lansing Center in Lansing, MI
The cost for YAYA participation is $50. This price is just a fraction of the actual cost of the event, so a Registration Deadline of Oct. 15, 2013 will be strictly observed. This fee will cover your hotel room cost for one night, your banquet ticket on Friday, and breakfast & lunch on Saturday.
More information and a registration form can be found online at: http://www.edomi.org/diocesan-convention-youth/
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Happening #15For High School students
Nov 14-16, 2014
St. John's, Saginaw
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.
More information can be found at our website: http://www.edomi.org/happening/
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Calendar
2014
Oct 10-11: Youth Ministry Visioning Retreat
Oct 24-25: Diocesan Convention
Nov 14-16: Happening #15
Dec 27-30: The Gathering
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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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