Teens
from around the diocese gathered at Chanco this past Friday-Sunday for
May Weekend 2015. The theme this year was "Bad Reception, Good
Connection." The EYC Board offered reflections on issues of faith and
technology and small groups discussed ways in which we connect with God
and the impact of social media on our lives. Some highlights of the
weekend included a special celebratory Eucharist for Pentecost and
making cards for veterans in honor of Memorial Day. Participants also
enjoyed a dance at the Pavilion and access to the ropes course.
Hear
what one participant had to say about the event: "I had an amazing
retreat at Chanco this weekend. To be greeted like a childhood friend
whom you hadn't seen for years, after just coming to one weekend, made
me truly realize how lucky I am to have such a wonderful community
surrounding me."
The
following individuals were elected by the community at May Weekend to
serve on the EYC Board for the 2015-2016 program year: Thomas Davis,
Audre'ana Ellis, Spencer Harrell, Charlie Marks- PRESIDENT, Christina
Mason, Courtney Mason, Jimmy Murphy, Ricky Nauroth, Stephen Peabody.
Mark
your calendars now for October Weekend 2015, which will take place
October 2-4 at Chanco, and will be for teens in grades 8-12. To learn
more about this or other youth ministry opportunities, please contact
Youth Missioner Ashley Scruggs at ascruggs@diosova.org.
