EYE #11- Gathering of Episcopal Youth :)

Hello Readers!!!

My apologies, that I have not written in a while.  But I am back, and am in full force, expect blogs every Monday and Thursday for the rest of the summer.

Earlier this summer, I was at an event called “EYE” pronounced E… Y…. E…. which stands for Episcopal Youth Event.  It is the gathering of youth in the Episcopal Church, that occurs every 3 years.

And this year was the 11th event!!!

Great article that covers the event

History Note:

EYE was officially suggested in 1982.  The year of the summer hits: Blade Runner, Tron, and E.T. also saw an outstanding resolution in support of our church’s youth, at General Convention in New Orleans.

“Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That this 67th General Convention direct the Executive Council … to support an international youth ministry event at least every three years at a place and date to be determined, so that the energy of the youth of the Episcopal Church can continue to be utilized in active ministry as members of this part of the Body of Christ; …”

Well said.

EYE 2011 – St. Paul, Minnesota

With over 700 youth, 300+ adults and 50 bishops, representing 70 dioceses, a most joyous and spirit filled time was had.

Three highlights of my time (there are more, but too many to put in one blog…)

Meet Charles Shipp, Director of Youth and Family Ministry at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia.  He and I were the 2 Residental Care Team for 250 youth & adults in one dorm!  And it worked well, I must say.

There was a mini-reunion of folks I traveled with last summer on a pilgrimage in the Holyland in Israel & Palestine.  Sponsored by Kanuga, an ECCC center in western North Carolina and Province 4 Youth Ministries.

And last but not least, I wanted to share about a workshop.  Happening also known in some areas as Teens Encounter Christ, is a youth led and run weekend renewal retreat, which are at parishes or some are held at camps! The youth lead this workshop where 15+ dioceses were represented.

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