Youth

About Youth Ministry

Who we are

We welcome all to participate in the Diocese of Central PA youth committee. We invite your support, nurture, and care of our young people and of each other, as we learn and grow together in Christ.

Our Mission Statement

To engage our Diocesan youth in their relationship with God; to equip them to grow in their faith and practice of ministry in the way of Love in Jesus Christ, and to enjoy and share God’s love with others.

Our Core Values

Develop safe and consistent environments where youth and their youth leaders can learn and grow and practice their ministry.
Shape opportunities to engage in diverse community experiences, to know that we belong to a larger body of Christ—collaboration and partnership are essential, along with participation in Province III and EYE.
Relationship focused
Support all parishes in their ministry with young people

Youth Advisory Team

We are excited to begin forming a Youth Advisory Team, with 1 adult and 1 youth (9th-12th grade) representative from each Convocation.

Please share widely! Applications are due on August 30th at Midnight (Deadline extended) and decisions are expected by the beginning of September.

For more information and to apply click below:

Youth Programs

Special Event Days, Leadership preparation weekends, Diocesan Convention
Camp Mt. Luther
Experimentation with other denomination youth initiatives

Leadership Formation

Developing a network of youth leaders
Developing a network of Diocesan Youth
Youth leadership training opportunities
Mission preparation and participation

Spiritual

Supporting each participant and leader’s faith journey and their life in Christ.
Consistent worship, singing, prayer practices designed with and by youth.
Focus on relationships with the triune God and each other, developing strong peer groups for leadership.
Youth-led initiatives from prayerful participation develop into programs.

Educational Resources

The Way of Love
Becoming the Beloved Community
Bible Study and theological reflection

Ways to Get Involved/Contact

Ways to get involved in the Diocese with links to each:

Youth Advisory Team (see above)
Union of Black Episcopalians
Creation Care, Evangelism
Gun Violence Prevention

For questions, resources, or to become involved with Youth Ministry, contact Canon Micalagh Moritz, mmoritz@diocesecpa.org. To download the Youth Ministry Emergency contact form that is required to attend all Youth events, click here.

Events

11/7/23 - Diocesan Youth Bonfire at Camp Mount Luther

Details to be announced!

Contact Micalagh Moritz, Canon for Youth, Children, and Families, with any questions: mmoritz@diocesecpa.org.

EYE 2023

We had an amazing time at EYE 2023!

Over 1,000 youth joined at the University of Maryland, College Park, from around the country and even the world. We worshipped, danced, met new friends, and listened to speakers and workshops.

Next EYE is in 2026!

Learn more about the event and see more pictures: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalYouthEvent