A Year in the Life of Trinity, Easton - 2012

This is the Rector's report to the Annual Meeting of Trinity Church, Easton, PA by the Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns. The annual meeting was on January 27, 2013.

Youth missioner to speak at Trinity, November 1

Ministry by and with youth on All Saints Day! Our speaker and Adult Forum presenter this coming Sunday will be Kim Rowles, Youth Missioner of the Diocese of Bethlehem. Kim and Jensen Appleman will talk about last summer’s high school mission trip to New Orleans and during Adult Forum Kim will talk about ministry to young people in the Diocese of Bethlehem. This is a great day to learn more about ministry to young people in the diocese and to think about how we can minister to and with young people in our own parish!

Happening #19 – November 13-16 at Kirby House

Happening is a spiritual retreat presented by teenagers for teenagers, with the help of thoughtful adults. The weekend provides a sacred, safe space where youth may deepen their relationship with Jesus, or meet him for the first time. A wonderful prelude or follow-up to confirmation, Happening is the chance for youth to build a foundation for their own unique lives of faith. All of this happens through lively worship, daily prayer, shared insights, music and the arts, indoor and outdoor games, and a few great surprises. Happening encourages youth to go out into the world to live and proclaim what they have learned and to participate fully in the life of their home parishes.

Only youth grades 9-12 and adults over the age of 24 who have never attended Happening before are invited to attend. Friends outside the Episcopal Church are absolutely welcome to attend as well, so feel free to bring a friend!

Cost is $100 per participant. (Members of Trinity, Easton, please note: contact the parish office before you register since Trinity will pay 50% to members who register on-time!) Register online at www.diobeth.org, “Events”, “Happening #19”.

PLEASE NOTE!!!
You are NOT considered registered until the 2 page medical release and community life standards form are completed and returned to Diocesan House. These forms will be available on the diocesan website — www.diobeth.org/ministries/youth/youth.html. Please return forms to the following address:

Diocesan House
Attn: Happening
333 Wyandotte St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Trinity Youth Car Wash

Trinity’s youth Confirmation Class will be holding a car wash on Sunday May 10 during the 8 am and 10:30 am services. Proceeds will be used to purchase food for the Ark Soup Kitchen, which they will be preparing and serving on May 9 (with parents’ help?). Since the class is relatively small, we are asking for a few volunteers to fill the ranks. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Pete Olieman by email at pnolieman@rcn.com or by phone at 610-253-2143.

Bishops Day with Youth 2009

A note from Youth Missioner, the Rev. Demery Bader-Saye:

Just a note to let you know that registration opens up tomorrow, December 1, for Bishop's Day with Youth (6-12 graders) which is set for Friday and Saturday, January 30-31, 2009. We'll be going to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine's Nightwatch program in New York City again this year, as well as visiting Dave & Buster's arcade.

There is a reduced price this year of $20 per person. See the attached flyer for info. Be sure to register soon -- space is limited!

You may register by visiting www.diobeth.org or going to www.lifeistasty.org.

Please note: registration is not considered complete until the medical release/community life standards forms have been completed and mailed to diocesan house. The forms may be found on lifeistasty.org. Please see the attached flyer for information regarding adult chaperones.

Please also note: You must contact the parish office and one of our Youth Leaders/Teachers, Mike Burke, Pete Olieman and/or Barbara McCarthy, to let them know you are going. This is so we can plan for the proper number of chaperones from our parish.

See the e-postcard here and open the attachement to read the flyer for complete information about the event.

Christophany in the Springtime

From Fr. Andrew's blog:

The apostle's creed as spoken by some young disciples.



And while we thinking about young friends and apprentices of Jesus, please remember all the young people of the Diocese of Bethlehem who are taking part in Christophany this weekend at Spruce Lake Retreat Center in Canadensis, PA. Pray especially for those taking part from Trinity, Easton: Jensen, Alex and Aric.

Learn more about youth ministry in the Diocese of Bethlehem here.

HT to Thoughts from Jeff.