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We have two groups: Senior and Jr. High.  Each group has their own Sunday School class which meets from 9AM to 9:50AM on Sundays. Each group also meets for fellowship activities at least once a month. Junior High and High School students attend our main worship services and are also welcome to participate in the service as an acolyte, lay reader or choir member.

Junior High EYC
Our Junior High students (grades 6-8) are using the “Episcopal Curriculum For Younger Youth” published by Church Publishing. This curriculum also uses Bible stories and characters to discuss God’s Call, our Covenant with God, and our communities. The basics of the Episcopal Church are also covered at this level. Students spend time discussing what God is calling them to do in the world and are beginning to be active in social justice issues and particularly the Millennium Development Goals.

Senior High EYC
In Senior High (grades 9-12) we are currently using the book My Faith My Life: A Teen’s Guide to the Episcopal Church by Jenifer Gamber. This book explores topics such as the Bible, sacraments, faith, God’s call to us, and our history. Its accompanying leader guide and web site are wonderful resources for our youth, youth leaders, and parents. Leaders and students use the book as a springboard for many other discussions about social justice and God’s call to them. They are particularly active in the community with homeless issues.

To learn more about the Senior High curriculum, please visit this link:   www.myfaithmylife.org

 

 

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Our local news ran a great spot on our Youth's participation with Souper Bowl Sunday and their work with the homeless.

 

Provincial Youth Event
July 20-25

Please mark your calendars and spread the word to the youth at your parish that the Provincial Youth Event (PYE) is being held at Westminster College in Salt Lake City from July 20th-25th, 2010. This event is for youth who have completed grades 9-12. I have attached a flyer from the Province VIII website that may be copied and placed on your bulletin board and printed in the Sunday bulletin. This is a wonderful event that allows our youth the opportunity to commune with other Episcopalian youth from the western region of Province VIII.

 
 
 
 
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