Within a caring, welcoming atmosphere, youth have many opportunities to gather together to explore faith, be of service and have fun together.
Upcoming Youth Events:
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Be the Light Advent Teen Retreat Pictures:
Youth Leadership Team-(YLT) is youth created, youth led, youth working together!
Check out what YLT is all about:
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RESOURCES FOR TEENS
http://www.myfaithmylife.org/teens.html A site devoted to Episcopal teens; with prayers for teens, sermons by Episcopal teens, meditations and more!
www.safeteens.com Be smart.. make sure you are using your cellphone/internet wisely.
http://www.d365.org/back2school/ A series of reflections with music written especially for students. A quiet space for contemplation and prayer.
YouTube Video: Mr Deity Mr Deity is a series of videos that chronicle the day in the life of God.
These are just hilarious, but address questions teenagers often have about God such as, "Why does God allow bad things to happen?"
www.safeteens.com Be smart.. make sure you are using your cellphone/internet wisely.
http://www.d365.org/back2school/ A series of reflections with music written especially for students. A quiet space for contemplation and prayer.
YouTube Video: Mr Deity Mr Deity is a series of videos that chronicle the day in the life of God.
These are just hilarious, but address questions teenagers often have about God such as, "Why does God allow bad things to happen?"
Confirmation Faith Fair March 19, 2017
Audio Sermon by Luisa V. at MNTEC (Teens Encounter Christ) at St. Mark's Cathedral in Minneapolis April 15, 2018
Navigating Life Retreat September 22-23, 2017
Episcopal Youth Event Reflections:
Emily & Luisa with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry!
Emily and Luisa represented our parish and the Episcopal Church in Minnesota at the National Episcopal Youth Event in Oklahoma July 10-14.
EYE was the best week of my life. In 15 years I have never experienced something so powerful. I have never been a part of such a big community. It was an eye opening experience for me. As soon as I arrived at the airport I felt it; the feeling of belonging. Once we arrived on the campus in Oklahoma City I was greeted with open hands and hearts. Emily and I were the first from our diocese to arrive so we got settled in and then we got to explore the campus. If you know me, you know that I never hesitate to meet someone new! EYE brought that out in me even more than normal. It was amazing to be surrounded by people who were all there for the same reason, all connected by faith.
I wanted to meet as many new people as possible and I got that chance! Over the 5 days there I got to attend Praxis Sessions; which are workshops lead by priests, youth ministers, Presiding Bishop Curry, and many more. We also went to evening Plenary’s where we sang and prayed as one, as the Episcopal Church. There was also a Eucharist at the beginning and end of the week. I was so fortunate that I got to go and I’m so thankful to all of those that contributed to our trip! EYE was the start of my life as a young adult in the church and I hope to continue work in our church as long as I can as well as in the national church! I will be going to General Convention next summer in Austin, Texas and ECMN’s convention in Duluth this September. EYE was the best week of my life, and now I am working to bring it home with me. Submitted by Luisa
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The 2017 Episcopal Youth Event will be a week I never forget. I made awesome friends, sang some fabulous songs, and created endless memories. But what I won't forget sitting in a college auditorium hearing our presiding bishop, Michael Curry, talk about the Jesus Movement. I won't forget this moment because it was the time when I discovered why I’m an Episcopalian. Because even though I'm sitting in a two hour praxis hearing a speech about the Jesus Movement, we are talking about civil rights, women rights, refugees, homelessness, climate change, the importance of the LGBTQ+ community, and so much more.
To loosely quote Bishop Curry “We [Episcopalians] don't read in between the lines of the bible. We don't worry about how this one action at this one time was documented, but the morale of the story. To figure out what Jesus and God wanted us to do with this reading- to bring out the learnings to the world and create peace.”
The Jesus Movement and the Episcopal mission statement isn't just about educating congregations on the readings, but how we use them to strive for peace and equality everywhere and within everyone. That's why everyone is welcome at god's table. That's why I’m so thankful that I'm an Episcopalian.
Thank you, St. Paul's for supporting my journey to the Episcopal Youth Event, it has been life changing. I cannot wait to bring back what I learned to help other youth within the congregation! Submitted by Emily
EYE was the best week of my life. In 15 years I have never experienced something so powerful. I have never been a part of such a big community. It was an eye opening experience for me. As soon as I arrived at the airport I felt it; the feeling of belonging. Once we arrived on the campus in Oklahoma City I was greeted with open hands and hearts. Emily and I were the first from our diocese to arrive so we got settled in and then we got to explore the campus. If you know me, you know that I never hesitate to meet someone new! EYE brought that out in me even more than normal. It was amazing to be surrounded by people who were all there for the same reason, all connected by faith.
I wanted to meet as many new people as possible and I got that chance! Over the 5 days there I got to attend Praxis Sessions; which are workshops lead by priests, youth ministers, Presiding Bishop Curry, and many more. We also went to evening Plenary’s where we sang and prayed as one, as the Episcopal Church. There was also a Eucharist at the beginning and end of the week. I was so fortunate that I got to go and I’m so thankful to all of those that contributed to our trip! EYE was the start of my life as a young adult in the church and I hope to continue work in our church as long as I can as well as in the national church! I will be going to General Convention next summer in Austin, Texas and ECMN’s convention in Duluth this September. EYE was the best week of my life, and now I am working to bring it home with me. Submitted by Luisa
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The 2017 Episcopal Youth Event will be a week I never forget. I made awesome friends, sang some fabulous songs, and created endless memories. But what I won't forget sitting in a college auditorium hearing our presiding bishop, Michael Curry, talk about the Jesus Movement. I won't forget this moment because it was the time when I discovered why I’m an Episcopalian. Because even though I'm sitting in a two hour praxis hearing a speech about the Jesus Movement, we are talking about civil rights, women rights, refugees, homelessness, climate change, the importance of the LGBTQ+ community, and so much more.
To loosely quote Bishop Curry “We [Episcopalians] don't read in between the lines of the bible. We don't worry about how this one action at this one time was documented, but the morale of the story. To figure out what Jesus and God wanted us to do with this reading- to bring out the learnings to the world and create peace.”
The Jesus Movement and the Episcopal mission statement isn't just about educating congregations on the readings, but how we use them to strive for peace and equality everywhere and within everyone. That's why everyone is welcome at god's table. That's why I’m so thankful that I'm an Episcopalian.
Thank you, St. Paul's for supporting my journey to the Episcopal Youth Event, it has been life changing. I cannot wait to bring back what I learned to help other youth within the congregation! Submitted by Emily
