SENIOR HIGH YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

SR. DYC

This retreat is held the first weekend of January at Camp Mikell for youth in grades 9-12. Each youth must come with a youth leader or adult chaperone. The weekend consists of discussing issues related to the theme, small group times, praying, dancing and worshiping together. Sr DYC Registration

DYC COMMITTEE

Youth in grades 10-12 are able to apply to be on the DYC Committee. The committee plans all the activities that go on during an actual retreat from the theme to small groups to afternoon activities. The committee meets for a training weekend a few months prior to the actual retreats. The DYC Committee is also responsible for planning the Episcopalooza lock-in event. DYC Staff Application

HAPPENING

This renewal weekend is for youth in grades 10-12 and is held at Camp Mikell twice a year. It's a powerful encounter in which young people minister and bring Jesus Christ alive in a community of disciples. The weekend consists of talks, small group times, singing and praying. Visit the Happening Site.

HAPPENING TEAM

Youth that have attended a Happening weekend are able to apply to be on the Team. The Team is responsible for what goes on during the weekend from small groups to prayer groups to talks. The Team meets before the actual retreat weekend for training. Visit the Happening Site.

HUNGER WALK

Every March the Hunger Walk takes place at Turner Field. Youth groups (among others) raise money to support the Episcopal Charities Foundation.

EPISCOPALOOZA

Each year the Diocese, along with a local Parish, hosts a lock-in. The night is filled with music, singing, art and drama put on by the youth of the Diocese. Episcopalooza is for high school youth and their youth leader/chaperone. This year's Episcopalooza is being held on May 4, 2007. Click here for more information. Click here to register online

MISSION TRIP

This opportunity is for youth in grades 10-12 during the summer. This is a chance to experience a wider vision of the world and to deepen their relationship with God through services either in the United States or in another country.

PYE - Province IV Youth Event

PYE is an amazing week spent with youth from all over the south. It will be 5 days of mission work, laughter, prayer, singing, worship, giving, sharing, and much, much more. PYE is being held in the Diocese of Mississippi at Christ Church, Bay St. Louis. This event is July 17-22 for Senior High youth (rising 10th - rising college freshman - summer of 2007). Space is limited so please sign up now -- the deadline is March 1st. Download form.