EDOK Youth Newsletter February 2017

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1 EDOK Youth Newsletter February 2017 New Miqra date, registration is open! MIQRA (meek-rah) is a weekend retreat that focuses on the Bible and allows teens to discover what's in it, why we should care and how to read it. This year's educational focus will be on the History, poetry, wisdom and Prophets (from the Old Testament). When: Saturday, February 18, 2017, 1 pm to Monday, February 20, 2017, 10:30 am Monday is President's Day and many schools are not in session, but early check-out is available on Sunday if needed. If you must leave early on Sunday, you are invited, along with the Youth Commission and 12th graders, to come on Friday to do the pre-miqra reading. Where: St. Michael and All Angels, 6630 Nall Ave, Mission, KS (All ages will be at one location this year.) Who: Youth in Grades 6-12 Fee: $60 (if this is someone's very first youth event, they pay only $20!) Priority Deadline: Friday, February 10 (price increases by $15 after this date) Registration forms: Youth and Adults can sign-up for Miqra here: Volunteers needed for early Miqra reading Adults, parents, college students, parishioners and church staff are invited to help us with the reading on Friday, February 17, at St. Michael and All Angels, 6630 Nall Ave, Mission, KS Sign up for a time slot here: (If you had previously signed up for January 13, you will need to sign-up again.) Sign-up for EYE before it's too late! EYE is the Episcopal Youth Event and is the single greatest event the Episcopal Church does. It is around 1000 people (high school students, their adult mentors, and bishops from around the church) who all stay on a college campus in a great location and learn, laugh, and serve. When: July 10-14, 2017 Where: University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK Who: students in grades 9-12 of the school year and adults 23+ ("applications" are required because a maximum of 24 students and 6 adults will be able to go) Page 1 of 5

2 Cost: $475. The Diocese will give each youth participant a $125 scholarship, so the cost to youth is $350. This includes travel to OKC, 11 meals, lodging, all regularly scheduled workshops and plenary sessions during EYE. Priority Deadline to sign up: March 15 or when dorm capacity is reached, whichever happens first. Please register early. More information and link to the application form: Music Weekend, new dates! What: Time to practice worship songs and prepare to provide music for a Sunday worship service! Who: High School students who are interested in playing at youth events (those in grades 6-8 may come with permission from the Youth Missioner) When: February Where: St. Michael and All Angels, 6630 Nall Ave, Mission, KS Cost: $10 ($15 if you register after Feb. 10) Registration: Are you nervous about joining the Mustard Seeds? ME TOO! I just started taking guitar lessons last month and am both excited and nervous, so I hope others will join me! ~Karen Happening #92 Registration now open Happening is a Christian Experience by youth for youth. It s a weekend retreat, focusing on Jesus and what he taught. There are games, music, great food, and a chance to talk with peers about things that really matter. When: Happening #92 will be March 24-26, 2017 Where: St. David s, 3916 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS Who: Youth in grades 9-12 Fee: $55 ($70 after March 13) Priority deadline: Monday, March 13 Registration forms: (First-time Happeners, Youth Staff and Adults all use the same form.) All staff (youth and adults) need to complete the registration form above if they wish to serve on Happening staff. If you have questions about staff positions, contact the youth rector for Happening #92, Kirsten Lee, kirstenlee2017@gmail.com or on Facebook. We will have a staff meeting on Saturday, March 4, 1:30-3:30 pm, at St. Andrew s Episcopal Church, 828 Commercial, Emporia, KS. It is important that as many staff (youth and adults) as possible attend to receive training and help with preparations for the weekend. Mega Camp will be here before you know it! Camp Wood features a variety of activies such as horseback riding, archery, climbing tower, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water slide, mud slide, arts and crafts, and sports. The volunteer Episcopal staff provides solid Christian education, featuring worship, music, small group discussions, and prayer. Page 2 of 5

3 When: Sunday, June 4, 2:30 pm to Saturday, June 10, 11 am, 2017 Where: Camp Wood YMCA, Elmdale, KS Who: Students in grades 3-12 for school year (you must have finished third grade to attend); Camp is NOT restricted to Episcopalians or regular churchgoers. All are welcome, so feel free to invite friends and family. Cost: $430; $460 if you register or pay after May 12. The diocese has 20 scholarships for $140 available for those with extreme financial need. You can apply on the registration form. Preference will be given to those who have registered by April 1. Scholarships are awarded by a committee. Your parish should also be able to provide some scholarship money. Priority Deadline: Friday, May 12, 2017 (fee increases by $30 if you register or pay after this date). There are absolutely no refunds after Thursday, May 18. Regardless of your payment status, you will still owe the full price for camp unless you notify us that you are canceling your registration by May 18. Registration form: See our web site for more information and an FAQ: Summer Youth Ministry Intern applications due Feb. 28 Do you know a college student interested in pursuing a vocation in ministry? If so, ask them if they are interested in applying for the Summer Youth Ministry Internship. Interns help plan summer camp, the new Mission Wichita event, and learn more about youth ministry. Applications are due Feb. 28. Learn more about the program and how to apply at Youth Calendar available online The dates for diocesan youth events (including Camp and EYE!) during the school year have been set. Check out the Google Calendar ( on our web site for specific dates and add these to your parish calendar! Dates for are being added as they are known. Adult Volunteers! Two great events coming up for you! Thank you volunteer reception All adults who have volunteered for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Youth Ministry program are invited to this thank you volunteer reception & networking opportunity. Please join us for a fun night with adults! Just a small token of appreciation for your generosity to the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Youth Program. Heavy hors d oeuvres provided. BYOB. Overnight accommodations available. Friday, February 24, 6:39-9 Upton Hall. Please RSVP at: Leading out of Drama Conflict and You Workshop Leading Out of Drama (LOD ) is a signature leadership training program for developing resilience to negative conflict drama and leading others with compassionate accountability. Page 3 of 5

4 Key Components: Learn about positive conflict and change, with a youth ministry focus. Receive a personalized, graphic assessment report of your own drama resiliency along with an actionable, interpretive guide to be used during the workshop. Increase self-awareness and recognize predictable patterns of drama in yourself and others Enjoy an interactive, dynamic workshop! We promise to have fun with it! $30, includes assessment, workbook & lunch. Open to anyone in the diocese. (pre-work required, sign-up by Feb. 17) led by Kenneth Friedel. Saturday, February 25, 9:30 am 2:30 Upton Hall. See more details at: Please register at: Stay in contact with Youth Ministry Parents and youth can sign up to receive text messages from the Youth Missioner. These will include event registration reminders as well as spiritual encouragements. Parents and Youth, to sign-up, send a text message to and include as the body of your text one of the following codes: High School Seniors and their parents High School Juniors and their parents High School Sophomores and their parents High School Freshmen and their parents 8th graders and their parents 7th graders and their parents 6th graders and their parents Parents, you can join as many lists as you want to make sure you get messages sent to all of your children. Not a parent or a youth? You can join by sending a message to with the Are you a recent high school grad? Keep up updated on your whereabouts at this link: (and feel free to "unsubscribe" from these s at the bottom of this message if you no longer wish to be "in the know" about youth events). Like us on Facebook at Follow us on Twitter at Watch us on Instagram at Sign-up to receive updates from our blog at Page 4 of 5

5 Upcoming Events and Deadlines Miqra, Feb. St. Michael's, Mission, register by Feb. 10 Music Weekend, Feb. St. Michael's, Mission, register by Feb. 10 Volunteer Reception, Feb. 24, 6:30-9 Upton Hall, Topeka, RSVP by Feb. 17 "Conflict & You" Workshop, Feb. 25, 9:30 am-2:30 Upton Hall, Topeka, register by Feb. 17 Happening #92, March St. David's, Topeka, register by March 13 New Beginnings, April Good Shepherd, Wichita, register by April 14 Episcopal Summer Mega Camp, June Camp Wood YMCA, register by May 12 Girls' Only & Guys' Only Weekends, June 30-July TBA, register by June 21 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE), July University of Central Oklahoma, register by Jan. 31 Mission Wichita, July TBA, register by July 11 The complete calendar, as well as forms and more information are available on our web site: Youth Missioner Contact Information Karen Schlabach EDOK Youth Office W. 70th Ter. Merriam, KS mobile/text kschlabach@episcopal-ks.org Page 5 of 5