YOUTH

Within a caring, welcoming atmosphere, youth have many opportunities to gather together to explore faith, be of service and have fun together. Explore this page to learn more!

  Notice about Youth Events:
In-person youth events have been suspended due to the Pandemic, but we continue to stay connected online!  Teens meet every Sunday at Noon via zoom for caring conversation.  If you would like to be added to the GroupMe chat group, please email Sue.  Youth formation sessions have transitioned to online and zoom links were sent to families.   We are making decisions month to month regarding youth events.   The National Episcopal Youth Event has been postponed until 2021.  The Diocese is in the process of issuing refunds for our youth who registered and paid deposits. 
HAD is cancelled and is being re imagined.  Based on the situation in the coming weeks, we will determine if any in person service projects that are held outdoors could occur and we will schedule a zoom gathering with youth from St. Paul's and Ascension.  stay tuned!

Watch our 10 seniors share their reflections and a slide show:

Camp AGAPE-
​ A unique summer 2020 experience by our Episcopal Church in MN

Camp Agape is on for four weeks this summer! It will run from July 11 – August 8. This means it will start the day Quest Camp usually starts, and end the day Music Camp usually ends.
This camp is for all ECMN youth who are Age 4-18. ECMN youth who have previously gone to SINC, EKID, EYQC, EYMC, or ECAD will get to connect with their friends. And everyone, including new ECMN youth, can join in and meet lots of new friends!
During Camp Agape you will get to choose from everything listed below. Most campers will probably choose 2-3 activities each week. And, if you want to, you’ll even get outdoors a bit and safely see some of your favorite faces smiling back at you!
  • Camp T-shirts. Delivered to your driveway by a friendly camp staff member!
  • Ongoing Camp T-Shirt Challenges. Post on social media to enter & win!
  • Every day: One Free Time Camp Activity on Zoom. Camp Staff will be offering some of their favorite things like friendship bracelets and dance moves. Times will vary. Join in for the ones you like. Mailed packets also available if desired!
  • Every Monday: Eat lunch with your cabin on Zoom @ 12pm. This is just time to have fun chatting with your friends. Registered kids will be placed in their same cabins from last summer (or their same groups from ECAD).
  • Every Friday: Statewide Campfire Talks on Zoom @ 8pm. Get outside and join individually or with a small group. Build your own campfire or light a candle if you can!
  • Every Saturday: Serve MN! Should it be possible, we are hoping to plan one outdoor service day in each area of MN – North, South, East, and West. These will be physically distant activities like cleaning up a park and biking or hiking. Details TBD.
  • Canoe Trips. Should it be possible, we are hoping to coordinate 1-2 day trips on the Namekagen River with an overnight extension for those who want it. We will launch from the same site with the same outfitter, but stay in self-selected groups. Ideal for families. Dates and details TBD.
Email sarah.b@episcopalmn.org if you are in interested in being on a leadership team listed below.CITs: Counselors-in-Training (Grades 11-12)CITs will be in charge of t-shirts and service days. They will meet on zoom from May 25 – June 15 to plan.
LTs: Young Adult Leadership Team (Ages 18-25)LTs will be in charge of Campfire Talks, Cabins, and Canoe Trips. They will meet on zoom from May 25 – June 15 to plan.
Adults (Ages 21+)Some adults will be specifically assisting CITs and LTs. All adults can plan and offer a free time zoom activity

Here are some online resources for teens during this crisis:

Article on How teenagers can protect their mental health during COVID-19

Talking to children and teens about COVID-19 

Navigating the Coronavirus crisis as a teen or young adult

Quananteenagers

When we resume Youth Programming; this is what we offer:

Hands Across Duluth

Our popular service week held every summer; we work hard and play hard!

National Events

We will be returning to these two national events:
Episcopal Youth Event in Baltimore Summer 2020
National Acolyte Festival in Washington DC 

Youth Overnights

From Harry Potter Fest, Be the Light, to Navigating Life; gather with peers for fun, faith and food!

Acolytes

Serve the church by acolyting=helping the clergy during the worship service

Confirmation

Explore what you believe in a safe, welcoming atmosphere
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ECMN State Wide Events

Statewide camp programs like EYMC, retreat programs for high school (TEC) and middle school (PRETEC) and leadership opportunities with youth commission.

Youth Leadership Team-(YLT) is youth created, youth led, youth working together; and you can change the world!  They help plan our youth events; contact Sue for an application to be on YLT.  You can change the world!

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 funny, but address questions teenagers often have about God such as, "Why does God allow bad things to happen?"

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