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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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DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY

  • Annual Events
    • Bishops' Ball
    • Genesis
    • Happening
    • HUGS Camp
    • Camp 56
    • Annual Convention
    • 2023-24 Youth Ministry Calendar
  • Episcopal Youth Event
  • Chartered Committee on Youth (CCY)
  • Dismantling Racism, Youth Edition

MONTHLY FORMATION LEADERS GATHERING

Children, youth, and adult leaders: All are welcome!

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In August, we will launch a new formation gathering for all those working in ministry with children, youth, families or adults. Each month we will gather via Zoom to participate in shared professional development, receive and share resources, and go into break-out sessions around ministry focus areas.

Please help us spread the word to those who work in formation, no matter the age they serve. These gatherings will be helpful to staff and volunteer leaders.

When:

  • Second Thursday of each month, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • The following Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
  • Come to either session.

Contact Lisa Aycock, Leah Dail or Jenny Beaumont with questions or for more information.

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 Leah Dail, 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

COVID-19 RESOURCES

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

Sunday, 12/17 at 6:00 PM
Young Adult Reunion Dinner
Thursday, 1/11 at 7:00 PM
Inclusion Series: Ministry with Children & Youth with Disabilities
Sunday, 1/28 at 4:00 PM
Youth ConfirmationPreparation
Saturday, 2/3 at 10:00 AM
HUGS for the Day
Sunday, 2/4 at 4:00 PM
Youth ConfirmationPreparation
Sunday, 2/11 at 4:00 PM
Youth ConfirmationPreparation
Thursday, 2/15 at 7:00 PM
Inclusion Series: Ministry with Black Children & Youth
Sunday, 2/18 at 4:00 PM
Youth ConfirmationPreparation

Young Adult Reunion Dinner

Sunday, December 17, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


All of you young adults who were involved in Diocesan Youth Ministry: we miss you!! So please come join us as we gather in person to catch up, break bread together (dinner!), and share in fellowship. There is no cost for this offering. We will gather on Wednesday, December 17, 2023 from 6-8 pm at  St. Francis Episcopal Church (3506 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408).

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Inclusion Series: Ministry with Children & Youth with Disabilities

Thursday, January 11, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Youth ConfirmationPreparation

Sunday, January 28, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Diocesan Youth Missioners are offering an online Confirmation preparation program starting January 28, 2024 through March 17, 2024. The curriculum we use has been created by our department and is based on Jenifer Gamber’s Your Faith, Your Life. There are 8 sessions that are a mix of videos, reading, online weekly meetings, activities and one-on-one sessions with an adult mentor and priest. We would love the opportunity to work with Diocesan youth as they decide to make their own profession of faith in the sacrament of Confirmation

Classes will be held on Zoom (link will be sent before classes begin) January 28, February 4, 11, 17, 25, March 3, 10, and 17 from  8, 15 and 22, 2024 from 4-5 pm.

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HUGS for the Day

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

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Youth ConfirmationPreparation

Sunday, February 4, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Diocesan Youth Missioners are offering an online Confirmation preparation program starting January 28, 2024 through March 17, 2024. The curriculum we use has been created by our department and is based on Jenifer Gamber’s Your Faith, Your Life. There are 8 sessions that are a mix of videos, reading, online weekly meetings, activities and one-on-one sessions with an adult mentor and priest. We would love the opportunity to work with Diocesan youth as they decide to make their own profession of faith in the sacrament of Confirmation

Classes will be held on Zoom (link will be sent before classes begin) January 28, February 4, 11, 17, 25, March 3, 10, and 17 from  8, 15 and 22, 2024 from 4-5 pm.

https://episdionc.formstack.com/forms/youth_confirmation


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Youth ConfirmationPreparation

Sunday, February 11, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Diocesan Youth Missioners are offering an online Confirmation preparation program starting January 28, 2024 through March 17, 2024. The curriculum we use has been created by our department and is based on Jenifer Gamber’s Your Faith, Your Life. There are 8 sessions that are a mix of videos, reading, online weekly meetings, activities and one-on-one sessions with an adult mentor and priest. We would love the opportunity to work with Diocesan youth as they decide to make their own profession of faith in the sacrament of Confirmation

Classes will be held on Zoom (link will be sent before classes begin) January 28, February 4, 11, 17, 25, March 3, 10, and 17 from  8, 15 and 22, 2024 from 4-5 pm.

https://episdionc.formstack.com/forms/youth_confirmation


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Inclusion Series: Ministry with Black Children & Youth

Thursday, February 15, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Youth ConfirmationPreparation

Sunday, February 18, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Diocesan Youth Missioners are offering an online Confirmation preparation program starting January 28, 2024 through March 17, 2024. The curriculum we use has been created by our department and is based on Jenifer Gamber’s Your Faith, Your Life. There are 8 sessions that are a mix of videos, reading, online weekly meetings, activities and one-on-one sessions with an adult mentor and priest. We would love the opportunity to work with Diocesan youth as they decide to make their own profession of faith in the sacrament of Confirmation

Classes will be held on Zoom (link will be sent before classes begin) January 28, February 4, 11, 17, 25, March 3, 10, and 17 from  8, 15 and 22, 2024 from 4-5 pm.

https://episdionc.formstack.com/forms/youth_confirmation


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