EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY
Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)
EYC is a welcoming ministry for students in 6th – 12th grade.
It’s a place where youth can build friendships, ask questions, have fun, and grow in faith together. This year, we are exploring the Fruits of the Spirit and discovering what these nine qualities looks like in our everyday lives. Through conversation, activities, games, prayer, and fellowship, we will learn how we can grow these fruits and share them with the people around us.
Weekly Meetings
Mondays: Middle School EYC
Middle School meets on Monday nights from 6–8 PM in the Upper Room. We begin the evening with dinner, which is typically provided by a parent, giving everyone a chance to relax, catch up with friends, and enjoy a meal together. We then spend about 5–10 minutes learning about one of the Fruits of the Spirit—what it means, why it matters, and what it can look like in our everyday lives. After the lesson, there’s plenty of time for games, crafts, conversation, and fun! The goal is to create a space where middle schoolers can be themselves, build friendships, ask questions, and grow together in faith.
Wednesdays: High School EYC
High School meets on Wednesday nights from 6–8 PM in the Upper Room. We begin the evening with dinner, typically provided by a parent, and then spend about 10–15 minutes learning about one of the Fruits of the Spirit—what it means, why it matters, and how we can share that fruit with others. After our lesson, there’s plenty of time for games, crafts, conversation, and fun. It’s a great opportunity for youth to take a break from the busyness of the week, spend time with friends, and grow together in faith.
Sundays: Formation
Sunday Formation begins at 9:30 AM in the Upper Room and is open to all middle and high school youth. This year, we have started learning more about the Gospels through the Story Makers NYCcurriculum. Each youth receives their own zine, allowing them to get creative, ask questions, explore Scripture, and discover new ways to connect their faith to their own lives. As we work through each zine, youth are encouraged to make it their own—and when we finish, they can take it home as a reminder of what they discovered and learned along the way.
Volunteers
It takes a community to make EYC possible, and we can always use more support! There are many ways to get involved, whether it’s spending time with our youth and building meaningful relationships, providing dinner for youth group, helping with Sunday Formation, or simply being an encouraging and welcoming presence. You don’t have to have all the answers or be an expert in youth ministry—just a willingness to show up, listen, have some fun, and support our young people can make a big difference. If you are interested in volunteering in any way, please contact our Youth Minister, Meghan Johnson.
Stay Connected
We’d love for your family to be part of our EYC community! Whether you have questions about our programs, want to get involved, or simply want to learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Meghan Johnson, our Youth Minister, is always happy to connect.
Acolytes
Serving as an acolyte is a wonderful way for our youth to take an active role in worship and be part of our larger church community. All youth in 6th–12th grade are encouraged to serve as an acolyte. Whether they are already familiar with serving or are interested in trying it for the first time, we’d love to have them participate! If your child is interested in serving, please contact Brandi Lane.