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Children, Youth and Families Ministry

The vision of the diocesan children, youth and families ministries department is to be a Christian community that reflects Christ's love and is a vibrant place of acceptance of all people. We want the youngest people in the church - even down to the littlest littles - to know they are wondrously made by our Creator, God loves them, and to we can help them find ways to share that love in the world. We want the children, youth and families in the diocese to have safe, affirming spaces to learn about God, scripture and The Episcopal Church. And we want them to have fun and build strong, faithful relationships in the process! Our department works with children and young people (birth through grade 12) and their families to come together to grow in spiritual formation and develop leadership within the church. This mission includes supporting children and youth leaders and congregations in their ministries.

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COVID-19 RESOURCES

  • Children's, Families and Schools Guidelines (September 6, 2022)
  • Contact Tracing Template

DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY

  • Annual Events
    • Bishops' Ball
    • Genesis
    • Happening
    • HUGS Camp
    • Annual Convention
  • Chartered Committee on Youth (CCY)
  • Dismantling Racism, Youth Edition

COLORS OF HOPE

This is a monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ youth in the diocese. We will use the book The Colors of Hope: Devotions from LGBTQ+ Christians as a starting point for our conversations. The discussions will be facilitated by LGBTQIA+ young adults and will be a safe space for fellowship, community and conversation. Preregistration is required to get the Zoom link, but there is no commitment to attend every month - come when it works, but hopefully often!

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE

A subset of children's and youth ministry, the Children, Youth and Mental Health Committee, is dedicated to supporting young people and their parents in navigating mental health challenges and supporting mental wellness. They have curated resources appropriate to different age groups. Contact Amy Campbell, children's and family missioner, or the Rev. Lauren Villemuer-Drenth, committee chair, with questions.

Collective Trauma/Collective Resilience Webinar Collection

Community and School Shootings: A Diocesan Resource


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Lisa Aycock
Lead Youth Missioner
919-600-5308 
Leah Dail
Assistant Youth Missioner
919-600-5309 

Lisa Aycock

Lead Youth Missioner
919-600-5308 |

As of January 1, 2019, Lisa Aycock is the lead youth missioner in the Diocese of North Carolina.

She and her husbad, Ricky, have four kids, three granddaughters, two dogs and a flock of chickens. In her free time, Lisa enjoys gardening, photography, and spending time outdoors and at the beach.

Leah Dail

Assistant Youth Missioner
919-600-5309 |

Leah Dail is a native North Carolinian, born and raised in Raleigh. She majored in English and American Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill and stayed there to work at the NC Jaycee Burn Center. She is married to Rick Schertz and they have four children and two dogs. After a 15-year career at home with her kids, she was the youth minister at St. Paul’s, Cary, for the past six years. She enjoys reading, gardening, and playing games with her family.

Leah is based out of the Raleigh office.

Upcoming Youth Events

Thursday, 2/9 at 9:00 AM
L - Children Youth & Family Leaders Meeting
Tuesday, 2/21 at 9:00 PM
L - Colors of Hope
Saturday, 2/25 at 10:00 AM
Epicopalooza - Intergenerational
Thursday, 3/9 at 9:00 AM
L - Children Youth & Family Leaders Meeting
Tuesday, 3/14 at 9:00 PM
L - Colors of Hope
Tuesday, 4/11 at 9:00 PM
L - Colors of Hope
Thursday, 4/13 at 9:00 AM
L - Children Youth & Family Leaders Meeting
Tuesday, 5/9 at 9:00 PM
L - Colors of Hope

L - Children Youth & Family Leaders Meeting

Thursday, February 9, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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L - Colors of Hope

Tuesday, February 21, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Epicopalooza - Intergenerational

Saturday, February 25, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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L - Children Youth & Family Leaders Meeting

Thursday, March 9, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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L - Colors of Hope

Tuesday, March 14, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Tuesday, April 11, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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L - Children Youth & Family Leaders Meeting

Thursday, April 13, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Tuesday, May 9, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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