EYC Board

The Episcopal Youth Community Board is the committee of youth who design and lead EYC events and represent the youth of the diocese at annual council and other gatherings. The EYC Board President is Holly Waide of St. Aidan's, Virginia Beach. Interested in serving on the EYC Board? CLICK HERE to download the application.

Youth Ministry Team

The Youth Ministry Team (YMT) is the committee that provides crucial guidance and strategy for the many youth ministry initiatives in our diocese and meets every other month. The YMT includes representation from the EYC Board, CYDs and Happening Team.

Happening Team

The Happening Team coordinates all aspects of the Happening Program in our diocese including weekend planning, staff oversight and annual reunions. The team is chaired by Karen Witherspoon. Check out our Facebook page.

Convocation Youth Directors

The Convocation Youth Director (CYD) in each convocation is the primary organizer for local youth ministry initiatives, while helping to shape diocesan youth ministry offerings in accordance with local needs. The CYDs are selected by the youth missioner and appointed by the bishop. CLICK HERE to take a look at the CYD Profile.

Contact your CYD:

Convocation 2: Mary Lou Crifasi, Eastern Shore Chapel Virginia Beach- mcrifasi@easternshorechapel.org

Convocation 3: Josh Stephens, St. Andrew’s Norfolk- joshpstephens@yahoo.com

Convocation 4: Ray Locke, Christ Church Smithfield- stjhfbrotherray@aol.com

Convocation 5: Harper Lewis, St. Andrew’s Newport News- saec.harper15@verizon.net

Convocation 7: Rev. Michael Stone, Manakin Church Midlothian- michaelstone51@verizon.net

Convocation: 8: Rev. Gini DiStanislao, St. Paul and St. Andrew’s Kenbridge- gini@bonairtitle.com