Who are we
The Episcopal Youth Community of the Diocese of Southern Virginia is a place for youth from churches throughout the Diocese to come together in fellowship and prayer. We love to learn more about Jesus’ love and do what we can to take that love into our communities. We invite all middle and high school youth to be a part of this inclusive community.
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EYC Board
Each year, the Diocese invites youth who are leaders in their own church communities to apply to the EYC Board. These leaders work to put on different convocation and Diocesan events for other youth. To hear more from our 2020-2021 board about their role in the Diocese, click here. If you are interested in being a part of the board, please take a look at the application form below.
EYC Board Application Form 2022-2023
Youth Event Dates
All events are for youth in grades 6-12 unless otherwise noted. Please check back here for registration information.
Trail to Truth Racial Reconciliation Pilgrimage – October 14-16 Register here
Students throughout the Diocese of Southern Virginia are invited to join us for a weekend where we explore the ideas of racial reconciliation. We will talk about the everyday biases we carry, the way media presents race, and what work the church and we as individuals should be doing for reconciliation with different communities. Saturday we will be doing a service project in the morning and then visiting the Black History Museum in Richmond in the afternoon. We’re excited to have both middle schoolers and high schoolers be involved in the event as we dig deeper into what our roles as Christians call us to do.
EYC Fall Weekend – November 11-13 Register here
Youth in grades 6 through 12 are invited to join us for a weekend of camp fun and fellowship as we explore not only what it means to be an Episcopalian, but how we share our faith with others. The EYC board has been exploring why faith matters today and are excited to share what they learned with the youth of the Diocese. During the weekend, youth will be staying in conference room housing and will have an opportunity to not only grow in their faith but also grow in community with activities around camp.
Happening #73 – March 10-12, 2023 (this event is for 10th–12th graders only)
EYC Spring Weekend – May 5-7, 2023
Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) – July 4-8, 2023
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Youth Missioner, Megan Dern, at mdern@diosova.org or 757-213-3393
To register for an in-person event, youth must provide completed copy of the Youth Event Registration and Permission Form
Adult leaders must provide completed copy of the Adult Leader Information Form for Youth Events
Please bring signed copies of the forms with you to the event.
Click here for the Youth Event Packing List
Click here for the Youth Event Scholarship Application
Click here for our Event Registration, Payment & Refund Policy.
Send all forms and payment to:
Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
11832 Rock Landing Drive, Suite 100, Newport News, VA 23606
Resources
Recommended resources for Youth Ministry
DIOSOVA Youth Ministry Safety Standards
Safe Church & Social Media
Forms
Youth Event Registration and Permission Form
Community Standards for Youth Programs
EYC & Chanco Release & Medical Form
Adult Leader Information Form for Youth Events
Youth Event Scholarship Application
Youth Ministry Leadership
Happening Team
The Happening Team coordinates all aspects of the Happening Program in our diocese including weekend planning, staff oversight, and reunion weekends. We meet approximately monthly. The team is chaired by Karen Witherspoon, kspoon143@yahoo.com.
CE-Net
The Christian Education Network of Southern Virginia supports lay and ordained, professional and volunteer educators. We meet monthly for lunch to share resources and problem-solve, and we gather quarterly for special programs with engaging speakers. For more information on CE-Net contact Lynn Farlin, lfarlin@diosova.org, 757-213-3377.
Chanco on the James Camp and Conference Center
Chanco on the James is our diocesan retreat center and residential summer camping ministry. The Executive Director is Gareth Kalfas. Contact Gareth at director@chanco.org.
Chanco Chaplain Program
Each summer a number of dedicated visiting clergy partner with the summer Residential Chaplain to serve the Camp Chanco community. Visiting clergy commit to celebrating one Eucharist, while the Residential Chaplain stays on-site during the summer sessions to teach chaplain class, provide pastoral care, and lead morning devotions. If you are interested in being part of this important and rewarding ministry, contact Gareth Kalfas at Chanco, director@chanco.org.
