The Diocese of New Jersey Youth Events September 2015 - June 2016 NewJerseyYouth.org
Dear Friends, Every teenager needs at least five adults not counting their mother and father to positively impact their lives. Chap Clark has written in his book, Hurt: Inside the World of Today s Teenagers, What our youth need are adults who are willing to take time and listen not judge, and be there for them. The Diocesan youth ministry office works toward putting youth and adults together in settings where Jesus Christ is the center to make those positive impacts. I invite all youth in grades 6 12 and their adult advisors to join us at any or all of our Diocesan youth events. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Blessings,
Fall Youth Event November 20-22, 2015 Where: Camp Lebanon, Lebanon, NJ Begin: 7:00 PM (11/20/15) End: 12 Noon (11/22/15) Who: 6th-12th graders and their Adult Sponsors Lodging: Beds-Heated Cabins Cost: Theme: $75 per person The Five Marks of Mission We will gather together in song, praise, and worship as we focus on the Five Marks of Mission and how we can use them in our everyday lives.
Cathedral Lock-In December 11-12, 2015 Where: Trinity Cathedral, Trenton, NJ Begin: 8:00 PM (12/11/15) End: 7:00 AM (12/12/15) Who: 6th-12th Graders and their Adult Sponsors Lodging: Sleeping bags on the floor Cost: $36 per person This will be our sixth year as we gather together to pack food that will help the hungry all over the world. To date, we have fed over 348,000 people through the Cathedral Lock-In.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service January 18, 2016 Where: Begin: End: Who: Cost: Trinity Cathedral, Trenton 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Everyone Free We will start our day of service with the Eucharist. Our preacher will be The Very Reverend René John and our music will be lead by Ms. Deborah Ford. After the Eucharist those who have pre registered will be sent to work sites to continue their day of service. Everyone is welcome to attend the Service and anyone who wishes to do service work are asked to register through the youth office.
Middle School Retreat April 22-24, 2016 Where: Cross Roads, Port Murray Begin: 7:00 PM End: Who: 1:00 PM 6th - 8th Graders and their Adult Sponsors Cost: $95 per person Join us for our Middle School Retreat at Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center. A fun filled program, where we will learn about God and strengthening our Faith. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and have a lasting relationship with them. There will be Games, Music, Great Food, and much more!!!!! If you are a middle schooler this is for you! One adult chaperone is required for every eight youth. Groups must provide a male and female chaperone if male and female participants attend. If you have questions or concerns please contact the Diocesan youth office.
Happening #25 April 29-May 1 Where: Camp Murray, Lanoka Harbor Begin: 7:00 PM (4/29/15) End: 4:00 PM (5/1/15) Who: 9th-12th Graders and their Adult Sponsors Cost: $75 per person Happening is a Christian event presented by teenagers for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay leadership. It is a program of the Episcopal Church to engage young people in the gospel and encourage them to live passionately into their faith. Happening seeks to bring youth to a fuller knowledge and relationship with Jesus Christ, and a deeper level of apostleship.
Baccalaureate Evensong June 5, 2016 Where: Begin: Who: Cost: Trinity Cathedral, Trenton 4:00 PM All High School Seniors who are graduating, their families, friends and church members Free Baccalaureate Service is a celebration which honors seniors graduating from High School. Our Diocesan Choir Camp Members led by Diane Caruso will lead us in Evensong. There will be a reception after the service in Synod Hall. The offering collection will go to the Van Duzer Scholarship Fund.
Adults Who Work With Youth 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Dinner will be Served October 21, 2015 Presenter: Reverend Mark Van Sant December 3, 2016 Presenter: Mr. Jason Reed February 2016 Presenter: Reverend Canon Dr. Rob Droste Shepherd s Gathering Retreat December 3-6, 2016 RESET April 11-13, 2016 At Cross Roads, Port Murray, NJ Bishop s Spring Conference April 16, 2016 At Trinity Cathedral, Trenton, NJ
Youth Event Policies Registration Deadlines are posted for most events. You MUST submit a completed registration form and deposit by the appropriate deadline to attend an event. You cannot show up to an event without being properly registered! The balance of the cost of the event is due at check-in. Attendance: All youth and adult participants at each event are expected to be present for that entire event. Any exceptions must be cleared in advance with Debi Clarke, the Diocesan Youth Missioner. Adult Sponsors: FOR FALL/SPRING YOUTH EVENT AND THE CATHEDRAL LOCK-IN ALL YOUTH PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING AN ADULT SPONSOR (age 21 or older). Each congregation must bring one adult for every 1-5 youth, matching genders if possible. All sponsors must also complete a registration form and pay the appropriate fees. Sponsors are expected to stay in the cabins with the youth (for overnight events); see to the needs of the youth in their group (including transportation, behavioral, physical, mental, and spiritual well being); enforce and abide by event rules and the Community Covenant; encourage participation and participate themselves; cooperate with and support conference coordinators, staff, and the other adults. Any adult or parent may attend a youth conference as a sponsor.
Youth Event Policies continued. Medical Release Form: ALL YOUTH PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE A MEDICAL RELEASE FORM FOR EACH EVENT. This form will be completed online at time of registration with payment. If you have any questions contact the youth office at dclarke@dioceseofnj.org or call the Youth Ministry Office. Adults do not need a Medical Release Form. Scholarship money for all Youth Events is available for youth and adults in need. The fund is limited so we ask you to pay 1/3 rd of the total and obtain 1/3 rd from your church. You must clear this with your priest first and you are responsible for seeing that it is paid. Once your 1/3 rd and your church s 1/3 rd have been received, along with the registration form, you will be considered registered. At that point the diocese will pay the other 1/3 rd. Visit www.newjerseyyouth.org or call the Youth Ministry Office for more information. Cancellation / Refund Policy: A full refund will be given for cancellations made three weeks or more before the event. No refund will be given for cancellations made less than three weeks before the event.
Youth Event Policies continued. Cell Phones: Youth are only permitted to use their cell phones during breaks and free time as it can become distracting to the community time we have together. Parents/Guardians will be provided phone contact information for each event to leave messages for their child or to contact them in case of emergency. Inclement Weather: In cases of inclement weather, check the youth website at www.newjerseyyouth.org or call 877-394-5281 ext. 36 for updated information on postponements or cancellations. Visitors: All Diocesan Youth Events are open to appropriate visitors. Please contact The Rev. Canon Debi Clarke at the Youth Ministry Office before the event if you plan on visiting. You must also check in upon arriving at the event. Youth Events in the Diocese of New Jersey are open to all 6-12 grade youth (except where noted) regardless of church, denomination, ethnic group, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or difference of ability.
The Five Marks of Mission The Mission of the Church is The Mission of Christ To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom To teach, baptize and nurture new believers To respond to human need by loving service To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
Youth Ministry Office: The Rev. Canon Debi Clarke Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Missioner dclarke@dioceseofnj.org Toll Free: 877-394-5281 ext. 36 Fax: 609-394-9546 NewJerseyYouth.org DioceseofNJ.org 808 West State Street Trenton, New Jersey 08618-5326