Episcopal Diocese of Georgia Youth Ministry

Following a very successful Youth Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic earlier this year, the Diocese is planning a trip closer to home for 2014. Those who are currently enrolled in 9-12 grade are encouraged to join the Pilgrimage and Mission Trip to Sewanee, Tennessee in late June and early July.

The Sewanee, Tennessee Pilgrimage and Mission Trip sponsored by the Diocese of Georgia will be led by Rev. Joshua Varner.  Participants will stay at St. Mary’s, Sewanee, a retreat center originally founded by the Episcopal Sisters of St. Mary.  The group will be working in the surrounding rural area, at the convent itself, and taking time to experience the natural beauty of Sewanee itself.  This trip is open to all diocese of Georgia youth who are currently in 9-12 grade.  The trip will take place between June 23-July 3.  Exact dates will be set in mid-January.

Cost and Payment Schedule: No more than $1000

Sign-up deadline- Deposit Due:

January 31     $300 (this payment is non-refundable)

Second Payment:       March 1          $300

Third Payment:          May 1              $300

Final Payment:           June 1             $???

A flyer with more complete information, including contact information on how to follow up, is online here: http://gaepiscopal.org/docs/Sewanee_Trip_Flyer.pdf

Camp Honey Creek is an Episcopal Camp, but all are welcome.  For over 88 years the diocese has been hosting summer camp.  Since 1960, Honey Creek has been a place where campers have come to connect with God, develop lifelong friendships, explore nature, and just be kids.  Our days are full with actions- swimming and rope course- singing and worshiping- Friday olympics- and more.  If you want wholesome summer fun and adventure, then you will feel right at home at Camp Honey Creek. See a photo album of the 2013 Summer Camp Season online here.

2014 Summer Camp Sessions:

High School Camp—June 15-21
Completed grades 9-12

St. Joseph and Mary I—June 22-28
Completed grades 3-5

St. Peter I—July 6-12
Completed grades 6-8

St. Joseph and Mary II—July 13-19
Completed grades 3-5

St. Peter II— July 20-26
Completed grades 6-8

Cost: $425 ($400 if you register by March 1.)  $75 deposit due at the time of registration.  This deposit money counts towards the total tuition amount.

For more information, or to register, go to http://honeycreek.org/Honey_Creek/Summer_Camp.html

Calling all acolytes! The Acolyte & Youth Leadership Festival (AYLF) registration is now open to 3rd through 12th graders.

This year’s festival will be hosted by St. Peter’s, Savannah and will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 9 & 10, 2013. AYLF will have a lock-in component with participants spending the night at St. Peter’s. The cost is just $40 to attend, which includes meals, snacks and a t-shirt. Priests from Savannah Convocation will work with youth ministers in putting on this fun event. Participants should bring their own vestments (marked with a church name or participant’s name) and their home church’s banner, which will be processed during the Sunday morning Eucharist at St. Peter’s.

At AYLF, participants can expect to participate in acolyting and church leadership workshops facilitated by experienced practitioners; to meet other young acolytes and church leaders from across the diocese; to learn about other liturgical practices; to share their own church experience; and to have fun!

Register online now for the November 9-10 Acolyte Festival