Jr. High Fall Retreat 2008

What a weekend! 150 Middle School youth and youth ministers from parishes around the diocese gathered at Gravatt for the weekend.

Based on the scripture passage: Philippians 2:1-13 we faced challenges like, how to make God's joy complete, the importance of serving others before ourselves, the importance of being humble, and responding by faithful action to the knowledge that GOD IS AT WORK IN YOU!!!
We sang songs, ate great food, played games, saw hilarious skits, got to know each other in small groups, worked together on a building project for Gravatt, had fun at the dance, took pictures, went swimming, played games in the big field, had a campfire, prayed together, and played together. It really was a great retreat!

Watch here for more pictures, and don't miss your chance to sign up for the next Middle School or Sr. High Diocesan Youth Event.

Special thanks to Jessica Taylor - our DYLC member (she was on the design and leadership team for this event with Mary Cat and youth leaders from around the diocese). Thanks also to Andy Castillo and Kreg Steppe (this was his first DYE too!) our great youth volunteers.

Fall 2008 is off and running!

Welcome back to school, and business as usual - that means Sunday school on at 9:30 a.m., and youth group and youth events on Sunday evenings! Be sure and watch this website for posts and updates on what's happening with Our Saviour's youth this fall. Some things to note today:

S.O.S. our Senior High Youth planning team for Sundays of Service has started meeting! Join us on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. -- and other Wednesday night's as needed (such as Wednesday, September 10!!!) to plan and lead service and outreach projects by/for/with the youth of Our Saviour!!!

Middle School Youth Group: This fellowship group meets on the first Sunday of the month here at our Saviour -- keep up to date on the progress of painting the youth room and come out for a time to get to know one another, and to grow together in Christ.

YCDC: For 10th grade youth and older, this is a discernment/preparation class for young people interested in confirmation and making a mature faith commitment to be active adults in the Episcopal Church! Sign up with Mary Cat for this group that meets monthly for meals, class and service opportunities.

Diocesan Youth Events: Not only can you meet youth from Our Saviour, but from all around the diocese! Join us for Sr. High and Jr. High Diocesan Youth Events - sometimes a weekend get away, other times day long events at Gravatt, Kanuga and eleswhere around the Diocese of Upper South Carolina!

Stay tuned and stay plugged in to Our Saviour's Youth Blog and the mission and ministry of Our Saviour's Youth!

Peace, MCE+