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This is where you can find information and resources about our current and upcoming Youth Ministry happenings in our Diocese!

Our programs and events are geared toward middle school and high school youth (6th-12th grade) and we offer opportunities for leadership, connection, service, and engagement at the diocesan level. We also value the importance of supporting formation opportunities and ministries at the local level by partnering and working alongside the Episcopal parishes in our Diocese. 

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Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program: 2024

Join our confirmation series which brings teens together from across the diocese to explore the Episcopal faith, culminating with a confirmation service at Cathedral Day.

We will meet virtually on Sunday evenings, starting on February 4 (2024) through April 21  (2024). We will be working our way through a set curriculum and youth will have an opportunity to ask the tough questions and grapple with their own understanding of what they believe and why. *We hope to include a weekend retreat as part of the program and will have dates available upon registration. 

All youth, ages 13 to 18 (seniors in high school) are invited and welcome to participate in this program. Each week, we will have a different guest teacher who will lead the lesson and conversations. These teachers will be clergy, lay leaders, and faith formation staff from across the diocese.

Here is a sample list of topics we will cover during the course:

  • The History of the Bible 
  • The Nicene Creed
  • The Lord’s Prayer
  • The Book of Common Prayer
  • The Sacraments
  • World Religions

We will also have a core team of adult leaders who will be part of the classes each week to help facilitate breakout sessions and small group conversations. We recognize how important it is to have consistency and familiar faces in order to establish a strong community along this journey.

At the end of the course, youth will have the opportunity to be confirmed on Cathedral Day, April 27, at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle. Youth can also be confirmed by the bishop at the regular 3-year visitation to their home church. 

As part of the program, we encourage youth and their families to choose an adult sponsor–someone from the church, a family friend, or clergy who will help uphold and support these young people in their process and journey towards confirmation (and beyond!). The sponsors will be invited to participate in special class discussions, and should plan to join their confirmand on Cathedral Day. 

Register here

 

High School Youth Weekend Retreat: April 19-21, 2024

Join us for an exciting weekend retreat filled with fun, friends, and personal growth! Our High School Youth Weekend Retreat will take place at St. George Episcopal Church in Maple Valley, WA. 

This retreat is being planned by four high school students in our Diocese, along with a team of adult leaders who are coming alongside to support their vision and efforts! We will spend time in worship, small group discussions, team building games and activities, and more! 

Check-in will begin at 5:00pm on Friday, April 19 (with dinner served at 6:00pm), and we’ll wrap up the weekend at 1:00pm on Sunday, April 21. *A more comprehensive schedule of the weekend will be available closer to the retreat dates.

The cost for this weekend is $30.00/person and we ask that you help support the Food Pantry at St. George by bringing a few canned food items. *Scholarship assistance is available.

Register here

 

 

Holy Hikes


Holy Hikes is open to all ages and youth are especially welcome!  We meet every other month, on selected Saturdays 10:00 a.m., at trail-heads up and down the I-5 corridor. For hike details go to: ecww.org/holy-hikes.

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Summer Camp 2024 – Camp Huston 

Camp Schedule

Counselor Training – June 24 – July 3, 2024 (Mon-Wed) | 16+ and completed 10th grade | $630

Discovery Camp 1/Horse Camp 1 – July 7-13, 2024 (Sun-Sat) | Grades 3-10 | $795

Mini Camp – July 15-18, 2024 (Mon-Thurs) | Grades 1-5 | $498

Discovery Camp 2/Horse Camp 2 – July 21-27, 2024 (Sun-Sat) | Grades 3-10 | $795

Discovery Camp 3/International Odyssey/Horse Camp 3 – August 4-10, 2024 (Sun-Sat) | Grades 3-10 | $795

Scholarships are available through your church, the Bishop Curtis Scholarship Fund, or directly from Camp Huston.

For more information visit huston.org. Questions? Email: info@huston.org 

Register here

 

Resources For Those Who Work With Youth

Hosted by The Episcopal Church. If you crave ideas, resources, prayer support from your peers, and more, this is the gathering for you!  REGISTER HERE

Questions? Please reach out to Canon Myra B. Garnes, Officer for Youth Ministries in the Episcopal Church: mgarnes@episcopalchurch.org 
 
 

 

Resources

Safeguarding God’s Children

Confirm Not Conform: Confirmation curriculum

D365 – Daily Devotional: “pause, listen, think, pray, go”

Living Compass: Their “Teen Wellness Circle” curriculum is FREE, and awesome (so are all their programs)

The Many Faces of God: An Interfaith Encounter – a curriculum to compare and contrast our own faith with the other major world religions.

Paths to Understanding: Multi-faith peacemaking for the common good of our children, our planet, and ourselves.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – You are not alone. In a crisis, call 1-800-273-8255.

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