Youth Ministry Calendar of Events

Vermont Day Pilgrimage to Washington, DC
March 28-30
            Washington National Cathedral will observe “Vermont Day” on Sunday, March 30, 2008, and the Diocese of Vermont’s Dismantling Racism Commission is helping to plan a weekend trip to the nation’s capitol that will include the Vermont Day celebration, transportation and housing.
            A bus will leave the Diocesan Office in Burlington at 7:30am on Friday, March 28. It will depart St. Paul's, White River Junction, at 9:15 am and St. Michael's, Brattleboro, at 10:30 am. The return trip will be Sunday, March 30, leaving Washington at 2:30 pm. Housing will be at the Cathedral College on the grounds of the National Cathedral. Download schedule and registration form here.
            Vermont State Day will be observed in conjunction with the Cathedral’s “Racial Reconciliation and Justice Week,” March 30–April 6, 2008. The week, and particularly the Sunday service, will celebrate the ministry and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 40th anniversary of his last sermon, “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution.” King preached the sermon at the National Cathedral March 31, 1968, just days before he was assassinated.
            The preacher at the 11:15 worship service will be the Honorable John Lewis, a living legend of the civil rights movement and Georgia’s representative for the 5th Congressional District. The Green Mountain College Choir, directed by Jim Cassarino of Trinity, Rutland, will sing at a Cathedral Evensong.

Episcopal Youth Event (EYE)
Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas,
July 8-13, 2008
            The triennial gathering of youth from throughout The Episcopal Church is open to young people who will have just finished grades 9-12, EYE is an opportunity to meet other youth from around the world and to participate in worship, programs, music and fun.
            This year’s theme—Sown in the Heart of Christ—is drawn from Matthew 13:3, 23: “Listen! A sower went out to sow.…But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields…” EYE is designed to inspire and equip participants for Christian discipleship. To learn more, visit the EYE Web site.
            Young people wishing to attend must fill out an application form by March 1, 2008 (Download form). Applications are also sought from adult sponsors (Download form). Many costs for the event will be covered by grants and the diocesan budget, so the cost to participants will be between $500 and $700. Scholarships are available. Contact Connie Saeger-Proctor with questions: 802-479-1246 or clsproctor@dioceseofvermont.org

Other Upcoming Leadership Opportunities: Plan mission projects, & talk with other young people and adults in congregations around the state.

Click here to read the report: "The Next Generation: Episcopal Ministry with Young Adults and College Students"

Youth ministry assistance: Do you need help with your youth program? Connie Saeger-Proctor, Canon for Ministry Development, Children's and Youth Ministry [see below] is available to work with your vestry, youth leaders, and/or congregation. Journey to Adulthood is available to all congregations through a Diocesan license.

Hosting an Event?: If your group would like to host a youth event for diocesan or regional youth please let us know. If you would like help in planning or discerning what to offer, let us know. Contact Connie Saeger-Proctor (contact info below).

Contact Information:
Connie Saeger-Proctor, Canon for Ministry Development, Children's and Youth Ministry
802-479-1246; 48 Pleasant Street, Barre, VT 05641


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