The Sunday procession at St. Paul’s, Albany, was longer on August 17 than usual as 65 acolytes and 15 leaders representing every corner of the Diocese were at the church this weekend for the Acolyte and Youth Leadership Festival. Saturday included a mix of education, skill-building and fun. The lock in Saturday night gave more time and opportunity for kids from across the Diocese to get to know one another. Sunday, following breakfast and a rehearsal, the acolytes at the festival took part in the Sunday Eucharist at St. Paul’s. They left with acolyte pins, t-shirts, increased confidence in their rolls in the liturgy and new friends from other Episcopal congregations.
Thanks to St. Paul’s for gracious hospitality, to the Revs. Lee Lowery and Mollie Roberts who did a lot of work to pull things together and to the other priests and youth ministers who taught and to all the adults who drove and chaperoned. More photos can be found online here: Acolyte Festival Photo Album
