EYC is a program for youth in grades 6-12. For younger children, please see Family Ministries.

Generally, we meet on Sunday afternoons throughout the school year with periodic larger events. We strive to create a fun, safe, creative environment where our youth can explore their spirituality, create and deepen friendships, and learn the importance of service to others. For more information please email Shawna Gilmore  or call her at the Cathedral (828) 274-2681.

• Click here to read Shawna's BLOG (for all the latest on what's happening).
  
  
• Click here to see the EYC photo albums (Shawna's picasa albums).
  
  
• Click here to see the Youth events on the All Souls google calendar.
  
  

Christian Formation on Sunday Mornings

Education is offered for grades 6-12, and incorporates the Scriptures, Christian Community and engaging the world around us.

EYC on Sunday Evenings

E.Y.C. (Episcopal Youth Community) meets regularly throughout the school year on Sunday evenings. Junior and Senior high meet together and separately for specific programs. Sunday evenings encompass a variety of activities that include a range of offerings in service, learning, worship and recreation. Some of our annual EYC traditions include a Fall and Spring overnight retreat, a winter lockin, the “Progressive Dinner,” and quarterly service projects at ABCCM women and children’s shelter. Summer pilgrimage and mission trips are also a vital part of our EYC ministry.

Diocesan Youth Events

All Souls youth also participate in the following Diocesan youth events:

• SPLASH! The Annual Diocesan Kick Off water fun and cook out at Camp Rockmont.
• New Beginnings Conference - A spiritual weekend retreat for middle school youth.
• Fall Conference - A senior high weekend retreat.
• Diocesan Ski Day - Eucharist, lunch and afternoon of skiing
• Spring Conference - A senior high weekend that is also open to 8th. Grade students.
• Diocesan Acolyte Festival - An annual acolyte event of training, lunch, fun and fellowship.
• National Acolyte Festival - Semi-annual pilgrimage to the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
• Camp Henry TLC Day - Gathering of EYC to help get the properties ready for summer.
• E-Connection - Recreational and service related events held quarterly for Diocesan EYC fellowship.

Camp Henry

Camp Henry is our summer camp located at Lake Logan Diocesan Camp and Conference Center. Sessions are available throughout the summer for youth 1st – 12th grade andinclude a spiritual element of programming, worship and community living surrounded by camp activities. Camp Henry is a strong component in the lives of youth in the Diocese. Several of our staff members regularly serve as Deans for camp sessions.

Youth in Worship

Youth are active participants in all elements of worship as acolytes, chalice bearers, lay readers, ushers and choir members. Our acolytes participate at the annual Diocesan acolyte festival, and also travel to Washington, D.C. to the National Acolyte Festival every three years.

Youth in Music

Children’s choirs are comprised of young girls and boys, and young adults and sing on a regular basis for Sunday worship. (See Music.)

For more information, contact Shawna Gilmore by email or call 274-2681.