Hello Youth & Formation Friends!
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t's been a while. I have been thinking for a while about how best to utilize this platform so that it best serves those of you who are engaged with the formation of youth, children, and adults. Part of my evaluation of this began as I was part of the
Hybrid Faith Formation cohort
sponsored by
Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary
during the late Winter/early Spring. More about how you can participate below.
During the course of the class, I took stock of the ways in which I already utilize digital tools as well as how I can be using them more effectively. One of my learnings was how much and how often to send in depth information. Instead of sending resources once a month I am going to try out sending them quarterly. Information about registration dates and deadlines may be part of these emails, but there will be event specific emails sent too. Hopefully it will be easier for you to locate information when you need dates and deadlines.
I have made a commitment to expand our presence on FaceBook and Instagram. I am, by my own confession, not a "tweeter". However, if there is someone who has an interest in increasing our presence in the Twitterverse, I'd love to talk with you about how you might help us better engage in that ministry.
All of this has been unfolding over the past couple of months. I know the ministries in your contexts have been shifting and changing too. Program years have ended, summer programs are in full swing, and planning for the 2019-2020 is beginning or well underway. I hope you will find the resources helpful to you as your ideas for 2019-2020 begin to unfold. As always, please reach out. I am happy to assist you, happy to connect you, or happy to meet with you about faith formation in your context.
God's Peace as the remainder of your summer unfolds.
Program Officer for Youth, College Campus and Young Adult Ministries
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Check out the ideas in this section of the UMC Communications Ministry for some easy summer fun. Reach out to the church's surrounding neighborhood. Aren't in a neighborhood? Encourage parishioners to invited a friend!
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Grow at the Movies
Thoughtful discussions about and for movies out this summer from
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Adults Who Work With Youth People
We want your opinion and need your information
Please, take a moment to complete this short questionnaire so planning can begin for
2019-2020 Youth Leader Gatherings and Educational Opportunities for YOU.
Who are Adults Who Work With Young People?
Anyone who leads, teaches, mentors, or accompanies young people on their faith journey in their parish or similar context!
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Campus Ministry Connection
High school seniors and current college students headed back to universities and colleges across North Carolina can connect with the Episcopal Campus Ministry through "Just One Thing."
This one-page form will send contact information for the student to the Campus Ministry on college campuses where there are ministries. In the Diocese of East Carolina, this includes ECU in Greenville, UNCP in Pembroke, and UNCW in Wilmington.
Click here
to fill out the form for "Just One Thing" and get connected with an Episcopal Campus Ministry near you
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Want to connect a student to a campus ministry beyond North Carolina? Contact
Emily Gowdy Canady
for assistance!
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Though the world changes, advanced planning provides space for those of us in formational ministries to focus on discipleship and relationships.
Tina Boyd, Youth Minister at St. James Episcopal Church in Greenville, SC shares her experience and expertise in this
Building Faith post.
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Sharon Pearson, author and editor at
Church Publishing has once again created a excellent planning calendar for formation ministries. It includes lectionary readings, liturgical season, and secular observances that might impact church planning. It comes in a user friendly downloadable format! Dated June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020. Happy Planning!
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Choosing Curriculum for the Upcoming Program year?
Here are some guides and resources for children, youth, and adults, also from Sharon Pearson
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yOUThREACH • Saturday,
Sept. 21, 2019
Happening 74 • Oct. 18-20, 2019
Sr. High Fall Break • Nov. 1-3, 2019
LOCATION: UMCOR Fayetteville Hurricane Disaster Relief Center
We are limited to 25
Youth & Adult Participants
Fall Conference for Middle Schoolers • Nov. 15-17, 2019
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July 7 -11, 2020
Diocese of Washington
Howard University
Information and Applications for the Diocese of East Carolina's delegation to EYE will be available beginning October of 2019.
Youth who will be in grades 9-12 for the 2019-2020 school year are eligible to apply.
As information becomes available it will be published!
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Photo: 2017 Diocese of East Carolina Delegation
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Atlanta Georgia
January 21-24, 2020
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It’s time for the Episcopal Church to come together as disciples of Jesus and take a bold new step into the next decade. Let’s spend four days together, talking about discipleship, leadership, evangelism, formation, preaching, and much more—so we can go out and be the Body of Christ."
Featuring:
The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry • Presiding Bishop • The Episcopal Church
The Reverend William Barbor, II
• President • Repairers of the Breach
If you would like to register as part of the Diocese of East Carolina's Team and receive a 15% discount on your registration - Contact:
Emily Gowdy Canady
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Washington National Cathedral
Saturday, October 12, 2019
$10 Per Acolyte
Join those involved in Acolyte Ministries from across the United States for a day of worship, service rededication, and fun.
R
egistration Deadline:
September 26th
(to have your church listed in the bulletin)
Questions about registering a group?
Call:
(202) 537-2228
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Winterlight 44
"I Am Making All Things New"
December 27, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Join 9th-12ht grade young people from far and wide for a week of renewal.
Want to know more?
Watch the video!
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a unique class and hands-on
learning experience
September 17 - November 5, 2019
$150 for the class
Join ministry colleagues in a wide variety of contexts for this online class learning from each other and from Digital Missioners Sarah Stonesifer and Stacy Williams-Duncan. The class meets via ZOOM on scheduled days.
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A Culture of Lifelong Formation
Models & Practices
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Online Courses
"The Vibrant Faith Institute is designed to help leaders embrace a new vision and develop a new set of practices for faith formation with all ages in your church."
To learn more about Vibrant Faith and their team, click
HERE
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