EYC Events (some changes)
Hello Episcopal Youth Community.......... Please take a second to mark your calendars for these important events. Also, please note, there has been a few changes ***of dates for the diocesan events such as RADIX and SKI TRIP
December
- 6th Progressive Dinner and Caroling event 3pm -8pm
- Friday 11th EYC invited to assist w childcare 6 - 8pm for the "Wine and Cheese Event"
- 13th Service Project and (Gift sorting, Worship & Meal) at Church of the Advocate 1-3pm
- 20th St. Nicholas Day Community Breakfast
2010!!!!! EYC
January
- 3rd TBA
- Wednesday 6th Epiphany Service at 6pm w reception to follow
- 10th Epiphany Bonfire party at Camp Rockmont
- 17th, 24th, TBA
- 29th -31st *** RADIX CONFIRMATION RETREAT for Senior High ( see confirmation info below)
February
- 7th Soup-er Bowl Party
- 14th EYC are invited to assist w this college group fundraiser (Possibility of All Souls "Prom / Dance Party in parish hall)
- 21st ***Diocesan SKI DAY
- 28th "Chillin at the Church" Lenten Series # 1 EYC Meal and "Art as Prayer"
MARCH
- 5th -7th Valle Crucis Spring Conference for 8th - 12th grade... ( Yes 8th grade is invited!)
- 14th "Chillin at the Church" Lenten Series # 2 EYC meal and "Art as Prayer"
- 21st TAIZE' TAIZE' TAIZE' EYC Pilgrimage Presentation in the Parish Hall 3:30pm TAIZE Worship service 5pm Nave
- 28th "Chillin at the Church" Lenten Series # 3 EYC Meal & "Art as Prayer"
APRIL
- 4th EASTER! EYC assist w morning Egg Hunt
- 11th Spring Break
- 18th "Mentor Madness" Mentor Match Evening (activity TBA)
- 25th Sunday Morning Celebration of Graduating Seniors! Afternoon / Evening Earth Day Activity ( TBA)
MAY
- 2nd Confirmation rehearsal gathering / review and Dinner
- 9th CONFIRMATION!!! ( see details below)
- 14th-16th Kanuga Family Weekend
SUMMER TRIPS
- Providence IV PROVINCIAL YOUTH EVENT PYE 10th -College Freshman June 27th- July 1st Great Smokey Mts.
- FREEDOM RIDE Civil Right Pilgrimage trip July 9th-18th (Diocesan Youth Event)
***Middle school Mission trip or Service Learning Adventure is " in the works" dates / event TBA***
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"THE SCOOP" on Confirmation
Confirmation at All Souls is set for the Bishops Visit which is MAY 9th 2010. ( Note: It's also Mothers Day)
The EYC prepares for confirmation on an
every other year basis. Confirmation plans for 2010 are listed below.
ALL senior high youth grades 9th - 12th are invited to participate. For
those who are seriously considering being confirmed please know that
BOTH the Sunday morning classes and the Radix confirmation retreat are
strongly recommended.
Sunday Mornings at 10:10 am
January 3, 10, 17 & 24
Brian Cole and Todd Donatelli will be leading Sunday School classes on "Who We Are as Anglicans"
Topics will include; Scripture, Sacraments & a focus on the Baptismal Covenant.
Friday January 29th - 31st is the Confirmation Retreat "RADIX"
"Radix" is Latin for Roots. The conference
weekend is centered around providing a deeper understanding of the
Baptismal Covenant as the "root" of our faith. This is a Diocesan
event that takes place annual at Kanuga and is designed to be a "one
time experience" to help prepare youth for their confirmation. Cost
for the weekend is 100$ and scholarship is available.
Please see the following link to register. Application deadline is January 18th 2010
Stay tuned to Monthly Calendar postings in
the CONNECTION NEWSLETTER and weekly E-pistle and EYC email updates
for more specific details on EYC activities and events. Contact Shawna
at the Church office 274-2681 on Tuesdays and Thursdays or by cell
777-0949 if you have and questions, comments or concerns. Peace and
Blessings! Shawna