Led by Paul Canady, Deputy for Youth Ministry, Diocese of Washington and Dorothy Linthicum, CMT Program Coordinator. For questions and registration information contact Dorothy Linthicum at 703-461-1888
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Designed for youth leaders from all denominations, this conference offers a range of workshop topics and experiences for veteran youth ministers and volunteers, and newly appointed youth leaders from churches of all sizes. Together we will explore youth culture and how the church can be a vital part of the lives of young people. Fellowship with one another, a vital component of this event, depends on spending time together at worship and meals.
This program is co-sponsored by the Dioceses of Washington, Virginia, and Maryland, as well as the Center for the Ministry of Teaching.
Tuition: $150 (Includes two dinners, lunches and receptions) Room: $155Schedule:
Sunday
1 – 3 p.m. Registration/Workshop assignments/Hospitality
3 – 5 p.m. Group Session – Keynoter: Martin Smith
5:15 p.m. Reception
6 – 7 p.m. Dinner
7 – 9 p.m. Group Session - Kep Short and Sam Hensley
9 p.m. Compline
Monday
8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Chapel)
9 – 10:30 a.m. Group Session – Martin Smith
Break
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. Workshops
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Workshops
Break
3:30 – 5 p.m. Workshops
5:45 p.m. Dinner
7 – 9 p.m. Group Session – Kep and Sam
9 p.m. Compline
Tuesday
9 – 10:30 a.m. Workshops
Break
11 a.m. Eucharist (Martin Smith celebrating)
12 p.m. Lunch
Workshop Selections
Workshop 1: Monday, June 9, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
_____ Working with Youth in a Multi-Cultural Church
Led by Wes Wubbenhorst, youth missioner at the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
_____ Identifying, Training and Keeping Volunteers
Led by Emily Gowdy Canady, director of youth ministries at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Washington, DC
_____ Legal Issues in Youth Ministry
Led by Paul Canady, deputy for youth ministry, Episcopal Diocese of Washington
_____ Adolescent Growth and Faith Development
Led by Dorothy Linthicum, adjunct instructor, Virginia Theological Seminary
Workshop 2: Monday, June 9, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
_____ The Role of Confirmation in the Church Today
Led by Jenifer Gamber, author of My Faith, My Life: A Teen's Guide to the Episcopal Church
_____ What Youth Program is Right for My Church? A Question and Answer Session
Led by Missy Morain, Program Coordinate, Cathedral College of Washing National Cathedral
_____ Praying with Teens—Spirituality of Youth Ministry
Led by Alex Harolson, Director of Youth Ministry, Diocese of East Tennessee
Workshop 3: Monday, June 9, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
_____ On the Internet: Keeping Up with Youth in the Cyber World
Led by Paul Canady, deputy for youth ministry, Episcopal Diocese of Washington
_____ Healthy Relationships: Talking to Teens and Parents
Led by Wes Wubbenhorst, youth missioner at the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
_____ Planning Mission Projects: Short Term and Ongoing
Led by, Emily Gowdy Canady, director of youth ministries at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Washington, DC
_____ Models of Youth Ministry: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Led by Dorothy Linthicum, adjunct instructor, Virginia Theological Seminary
Workshop 4, Tuesday, June 10, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
_____ The Role of Games in Youth Ministry
Led by Pattie Ames, director of children’s ministries, St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC
_____ Popcorn Theology
Led by Missy Morain, Program Coordinate, Cathedral College of Washington National Cathedral.
Repeats of popular workshop topics from Monday will also be offered.
