News from the Office of Congregations and Christian Formation
Youth Leadership Training Event
April 27, 2012
Youth Leadership Training will take place at Cedar Hills from May 25-27, 2012. It is required that those youth chosen to participate will be able to do so for the entire scheduled time. If you cannot be there for the whole training you are not eligible to participate. You are expected to be at Cedar Hills by 7:00 PM on May 25, and will leave Cedar Hills at 4:00 PM on Sunday May 27.
The training is open to high school students who in the fall will begin their sophomore, junior, or senior years. The training is open to those who have previously attended leadership training as well as those attending for the first time. However, it is not open to senior camp staff and/or those previously trained as peer ministers. The cost of the training is $50.00. Scholarships are available from the diocese for those who may need them. Parishes are also encouraged to help with the cost.
A recommendation form along with the application form, must be submitted by May 15, 2012.
Schedule of Diocesan Youth Events for 2011-2012
June 9, 2011
2011
Youth Leaders Overnight—September 24-25 at St. Andrew’s, Elyria
This is an overnight for 10th-12th graders who have been trained as youth leaders.
Diocesan Youth Event—October 21-23 at Cedar Hills, Painesville
This is an event for 7th-12th graders from around the diocese.
2012
Happening Staff Retreat—January 27-29 at Trinity Cathedral
This is a weekend for those who have “Happened” and will be staffing the next retreat.
Happening Retreat—February 24-26 at Trinity Cathedral
This is a retreat for 9th-12th graders presented by teenagers with the help of adult leaders.
Spring Youth Gathering—April 20-22 at St. Paul’s, Mt. Vernon
This is an event for 7th-12th graders from around the diocese.
Youth Leadership Training—May 25-28 at Cedar Hills, Painesville
This is an event to train youth from around the diocese in Christian leadership.
Episcopal Church Older Adult Ministries Task Force addresses issues of older adults, offers resources
April 13, 2011
Thanks to the Older Adult Ministries Task Force, issues and concerns of the aging population are being recognized and addressed, and online resources are available. Additionally, through the Task Force, the Episcopal Church is giving attention to the future and the possible impact and implications of an aging population on congregations.
"The reality of the first Baby Boomer turning 65 affects many aspects of our society, challenging policymakers, families, businesses, health care providers and church leaders at all levels to recognize the needs and attributes of aging individuals," noted Task Force Co-convener Jeri Sedlar of the Diocese of New York. "The effects of aging encompass the emotional, physical, social, financial and spiritual aspects of a person as they age."
Preparing for Influenza Outbreaks
October 1, 2009
The first batches of the H1N1 vaccine are becoming available, with health care workers the first to receive the vaccine. Federal health authorities have stressed, however, that within the next few months there will be plenty of vaccine to go around; 75 million doses will be produced before the end of the year. Check with your doctor, your children's school and your local public health department. Right now there's no central list of locations where swine flu vaccine will be offered, but the Department of Health and Human Services plans on putting information on Flu.gov as soon as possible.
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