Upcoming Programs & Events
Youth programs in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern of Southern Virginia are designed to offer a variety of opportunities for a diverse pool of youth. All programs seek to form disciples of Jesus through worship, fellowship, education, service and wellness.
Upcoming youth events:
The full 2019-2020 program schedule will be posted here as soon as it is available.
Happening #71
November 8-10, 2019 at Chanco on the James. Click here for details and registration.
Click here for a Happening Staff application. Pre-Happening will be Oct. 26.
Applications for EYC Board 2019-2020 due July 29
Applications for the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) Board for the 2019-2020 school year are now being accepted. Board members will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role within the Diocese by representing their peers at diocesan events and helping plan and organize events for the EYC in Southern Virginia. All youth who are rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders and interested in becoming more involved in the EYC are encouraged to apply. There are nine positions open, and the intention is that each Convocation be represented so that the EYC Board can better serve the Convocations, as well as the diocese as a whole. Click here for the application form. Completed applications are due to the Diocesan office by July 29. Please note that for voting purposes, the application process will include posting candidate bios on the diocesan website and other online sites. Click here for a flyer to post and share!
To register for an 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
11827 Canon Blvd., Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606
Resources
Recommended resources for Youth Ministry
DIOSOVA Youth Ministry Safety Standards
Safe Church & Social Media
Forms
May Weekend 2019 Combined Release Form
Youth Event Registration and Permission Form
Youth Ministry Community Covenant
Youth Ministry Health Form
Chanco Release Form
Adult Leader Information Form for Youth Events
2019 Happening Staff Application
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 the co-chairs: Vicky Koch (vkoch@stpaulsnorfolk.org, 757-627-4353, ext. 23) or Megan Dern (megan.dern@goodshepherdnorfolk.org, 970-381-4321)
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.
