Episcopal Youth Event 17 July 10-14, 2017 Cost per participant will be $300 University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK Open to youth currently in 9 th 12 th grades, or equivalent Our Diocese will be sending a group of high school students and adult mentors. Participants will be chosen with an application process. Applications are due into the Diocesan office by February 15, 2017 Concerning the price Each individual, with the support of her/his congregation, will be expected to raise $300 toward the total cost of the event, which is estimated to be $700 per person: $350 for the event and approximately $350 for travel. The Diocesan Youth Ministry budget will cover the remainder of EYE expenses above the $300 contribution. We see our delegation as pilgrims that we are sending forth to this experience, which is why it is expected that the sponsoring congregation will help the participant come up with a portion of the money. Do not let the cost of the event prevent you from attending! If you might need financial assistance, contact me, Carol Sedlacek, carols@diocese-oregon.org. What is the Episcopal Youth Event? Here s a great video from the Diocese of California: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbzknxo0gvs EYE is a triennial event for the entire Episcopal Church (pronounced E-Y-E). About 1000 people (high school students, their adult mentors, and Bishops from around the church) come together and live on a college campus for a little under a week. Time is spent in worship (amazing, awesome and very memorable worship), large group presentations (to see a past one, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vggnmnvlggw) small group discussions on the presentations (youth led), workshops on a variety of topics (from meditation to outreach to knitting, and everything in between), and a lot of time hanging out and meeting people from around the world. Why would a student want to go? It s excellent! You can meet people from all over. You ll get to know people who share your beliefs and also some who disagree with your views, but with whom you can discuss differences and still be friends. You ll be able to take part in HUGE and EXCITING liturgy (people can volunteer as acolytes and Eucharistic Ministers). You may even learn some new things, grow and change as you broaden your experience and watch God move in others (and in yourself). And you ll be able to sleep in a college dorm and experience college cafeteria food (ok, maybe not a selling point, but still an experience!). Why would you want your child/parishioner to go? In Oregon, because of the size of our Diocese, teenagers may not get to know that many other Episcopalians their own age. This is one time where they will be SURROUNDED by them. This is also an opportunity to serve others by being part of an intentional Christian community. Back in the Middle Ages, communities used to send forth pilgrims. Knowing that everyone couldn t travel to a holy place for prayer and supplication, a community would choose one person and send
him to go to represent all. This is what you would be doing. The young person you send will grow and experience things in ways that we cannot yet imagine. Then that one person will come back and bring that experience into your community. You will all grow and change because of this one person s experience. While we encourage everyone to apply, we will be discerning the members of our delegation meaning that some people may not be able to go. Preference will be given to Episcopal students (those of other denominations may apply), and we will do our best to make sure the delegation shows the diversity of our Diocese. This isn t intended to be a parish youth event all those attending will be representing the entire Diocese, so we need to make sure that our delegation represents the whole of our Diocese. All this being said; we have NEVER hit our quota of students in the past, so please do not discourage people to apply. Who should apply? While we encourage everyone to apply, we will be choosing people through an application process to ensure that the selected youth are ready to experience the greater Church and her diversity. Those selected should also demonstrate a capacity to bring home what they have experienced and learned, in order to share with their peers and members of our diocese. Please note that our diocese has never had to turn away people, as we have never filled our delegation. We hope to have a diverse group of faithful, mature high schoolers, along with adults enthused about learning with them, and empowering and equipping them to be disciples in the world. All members of our delegation will need to be able to handle travel, to speak up in groups, to have the language to share their own faith journeys, and to be trustworthy in honoring the covenant for behavior required of all participants. Why is the application deadline so early? Yes, applications are due February 15, but we don t leave for several months. Why? 1) Because the event registrations will close when the spots at EYE are full. Since the event registration opens in January, we want to be sure to get several spots for our Diocese. 2) Travel needs to be arranged in advance, because we ll be flying as a group to Oklahoma. Send by February 15, 2017 to The Rev. Canon Carol W. Sedlacek 11800 SW Military Lane ~ Portland, OR 97219 ~ CarolS@diocese-oregon.org
APPLICATION ~ Due February 15, 2017 EPISCOPAL YOUTH EVENT (EYE) 2017 DIOCESE OF OREGON Applicant s Name Address City State Zip Telephone number(s) ( ) ( ) E-mail address Birthdate What grade are you in (circle one): 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th T-shirt size (adult sizes) S M L XL XXL Gender: Congregation & City If selected, all attendees will need to complete a Medical release form and additional registration information. 1. Why are you interested in attending the Episcopal Youth Event in 2017? 2. In what ministries/activities have you been involved in your congregation? (i.e. acolytes, youth group, Music, Sunday school teacher, Mission Trips, Vestry, work projects...) What, if any, activities have you participated in on Diocesan level? How has all of this affected your life? 3. What gifts would you bring to the Oregon delegation attending EYE?
4. You will be expected to come back and share this experience with your congregation, convocation and diocese (an article for the newsletter, video presentation, or spoken presentation). Would you be able to do this, and what platform would you possibly use? 5. What do you hope to learn, do, or share at EYE? 6. Is there anything else you would like to tell us? APPLICANT AGREEMENT: I understand that if I am chosen to go to EYE, that I must abide by all rules. I am expected to attend all scheduled events during EYE, and that I will be asked to attend a mandatory orientation to prepare me for the event. I also understand that I will need to raise funds for EYE. Signature Date Parental/Guardian Information and Consent to Apply (only for youth applicants) I give my permission for my child to apply to attend the Episcopal Youth Event. I understand that my child will need to commit to raising some of their own funding for the event. I also understand that all participants will have choices of programming to attend and my not be supervised for short periods of time and believe my child will be trustworthy in honoring the covenant for behavior required of all participants. I also understand that if my child breaks any of the rules they will be sent home at my (parent/guardian) expense. Signature Date Printed Names E-mail Addresses Phone Numbers Space is limited! Apply early! Please fill out completely and return by February 15, 2017 to: The Rev. Canon Carol W. Sedlacek 11800 SW Military Lane ~ Portland, OR 97219 ~ CarolS@diocese-oregon.org
CLERGY RECOMMENDATION Name of Applicant: Applicant: Please give this to your priest (or senior warden if you don t currently have a priest). It must be filled out by a non-related adult (including those related by marriage). Note: Please fill this out to the best of your ability. Please send the form directly to the Diocesan Office. Please do not give it back to the applicant to mail in. It is due into the Diocesan Office BY February 15, 2017 At the Episcopal Youth Event the participants have MUCH freedom. We will be living in college dorms at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond. Our group will check-in a few times a day (in addition to bed checks at night). We will be independently attending different workshops, small group meetings and do other activities around the campus. While there will be more than 1 adult for every 6 youth at the event, there will not be total supervision 100 percent of the time. We need to know that the applicant you recommend will follow the rules, and will be there to experience God s work in the Church and in them. To help us evaluate the applicant, please answer the following questions. If you need more space, please use additional paper. If there are things you would rather not put on paper, please call Carol Sedlacek directly (541-401-4606). 1) How does this person get along with peers? If you can think of a specific example, please include. 2) How does this person get along with authority figures? If you can think of a specific example, please include.
3) What gifts do you recognize in this person that you think would add to the delegation going to the Episcopal Youth Event? 4) Is this person aware of her/his gift and talents? 5) Knowing that we all have growing edges, and being one who sees those as an opportunity, what are some of this person s growing edges (in terms of community living)? If there is a specific example, please include. 6) Knowing that this applicant will be living with other people 24 hours a day, do you recommend this person? If you have reasons to be wary, please include those reasons with specific examples. 7) Will your congregation (or members therein) be able to help financially support this trip? Printed name Congregation Signature Date Send by February 15, 2017 to The Rev. Canon Carol W. Sedlacek 11800 SW Military Lane ~ Portland, OR 97219 ~ CarolS@diocese-oregon.org
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION Name of Applicant: Applicant: Please give this to a non-related adult in your life (including those related by marriage): preferably a teacher, youth group leader, supervisor at work, senior warden or some other person in authority. Note: Please fill this out to the best of your ability. Please send the form directly to the Diocesan Office. Please do not give it back to the applicant to mail in. It is due into the Diocesan Office BY February 15, 2017 At the Episcopal Youth Event the participants have MUCH freedom. We will be living in college dorms at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond. Our group will check-in a few times a day (in addition to bed checks at night). We will be independently attending different workshops, small group meetings and do other activities around the campus. While there will be more than 1 adult for every 6 youth at the event, there will not be total supervision 100 percent of the time. We need to know that the applicant you recommend will follow the rules, and will be there to experience God s work in the Church and in them. To help us evaluate the applicant, please answer the following questions. If you need more space, please use additional paper. If there are things you would rather not put on paper, please call Carol Sedlacek directly (541-401-4606). 1) How does this person get along with peers? If you can think of a specific example, please include. 2) How does this person get along with authority figures? If you can think of a specific example, please include.
3) What gifts do you recognized in this person that you think would add to the delegation going to the Episcopal Youth Event? 4) Is this person aware of her/his gift and talents? 5) Knowing that we all have growing edges, and being one who sees those as an opportunity, what are some of this person s growing edges (in terms of community living)? If there is a specific example, please include. 6) Knowing that this applicant will be living with other people 24 hours a day, do you recommend this person? If you have reasons to be wary, please include those reasons with specific examples. Printed name Relationship to Applicant Signature Date Send by February 15, 2017 to The Rev. Canon Carol W. Sedlacek 11800 SW Military Lane ~ Portland, OR 97219 ~ CarolS@diocese-oregon.org