Christian Formation and Youth Ministry
The Formation Ministry Department of Province III strives to support Christian Formation efforts by expanding our NETWORK across Dioceses and by providing greater access to FORMATION opportunities (particularly those that may be out of reach due to pricing, resources, or critical mass).
Current Annual Events / Responsibilities of the P3 Formation Team as of June 2024
- January FORMA: Organize Province 3 attendance to TEC’s Formation Retreat
- April PYE: Gather 6th-12th Graders for a Province Youth Event
- Youth Planning Team Retreat in February (High School Juniors & Seniors / Adult Leaders)
- Spring & Fall Deep Dives: Zoom Gatherings with Topics Pertinent to Formation
A Team of Volunteers from around the Province work together to Coordinate P3 Formation.
We meet monthly on the last Wednesday at Noon via Zoom.
If you are interested in joining the team please contact Pam Cochran
April 25-27, 2025 at the The Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD
Open to Grades 6-12 – $150/person All-Inclusive
ABOUT PYE25:
Youth from around the Province are invited to join together for one epic weekend filled with exciting activities, new friends, and retreat favorites. This event is for middle & high school students. Parents and adult leaders also welcomed.
New Friends: Our leadership team is preparing to lead small group activities that build confidence, encourage friendships, and promote a deeper understanding of God’s hope & love.
Exploring a Theme: The entire weekend is designed to explore the topic “dream” – how God’s message of hope and love can empower us to dream big. It is important to us that all participants feel welcomed and included. Our Big Sessions will have ice breakers, guest speakers, youth testimonies, and a live worship band.
Retreat Favorites: Enjoy Claggett’s many hiking trails, camp activities and accommodations. Plus favorites like the bonfire and s’mores, games, live music, and late night cabin time. We hope you’ll join us this Spring!
EVENT DETAILS:
Arrival: Please plan to arrive to Claggett after dinner on Friday, April 25th. Check-in will open at 7:00pm and remain open until all participants arrive (drive times will vary).
Where: The Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD. The event runs from 8:30pm Friday – 11:00am Sunday.
Who: This event is for middle & high school students. Parents and adult leaders are also welcome to attend (Safe Church Certification is required for adults attending).
Bring: Flashlight, Sleeping Bag & Pillow, Old Clothes that can get dirty, Warm Clothes, Sturdy Shoes, Towel, Toiletries. Optional: Snack to Share
Cost: The cost of the weekend is $150 all inclusive. Churches/Dioceses may wish to offer additional discounts. Students must have their signed medical release form (sample form) upon arrival.
HOW TO REGISTER (Registration Deadline is April 7th):
All Dioceses, Churches and Organizations in Province 3 are invited to participate! Simply identify a Registrar and start recruiting youth using the parameters outlined through the Group Registration Button below (please review the registration before registering youth so that you know what information to collect). Individuals whose Diocese or Church are not participating are encouraged to contact a neighboring Diocese or use the contact info below.
Need more Information? Please contat any of our Event Co-Chairs:
Joanne Fisher 410-310-6054 | Jenni Faires 423-667-2293 | Micalagh Moritz 717-236-5959 ext. 1111
All About EYE 2023:
Almost 600 youth met at the University of Maryland, College Park to worship and learn about God and enjoy fellowship at the Episcopal Youth Event. The youth from Province III arrived early for additional bonding, including a special tour of the National Cathedral, and to help welcome those coming from around the country. Jenni Faires, one of the chaperones from Southwestern Virginia, put together this highlight video of the event. Thanks, Jenni, for sharing this special event with us!
This once every three-year event took place from July 3-8, 2023. It gathered high-school aged youth from across the globe on a college campus to learn, worship, and bond together. They heard from around the globe to hear from nationally renowned speakers, enjoy innovative worship, and participate in a variety of engaging workshops! The EYE theme for 2023 was “Regreso A Casa: A New Age of Faith”, a bilingual theme that emphasized “homecoming”. EYE typically focuses on developing leadership skills, spiritual practices and “early stages of vocational discernment.” This summer was no different. Hopefully, our youth youth came away from EYE with life-long memories, new friends, a stronger connection to their faith, and a greater understanding of diversity and inclusion!
