The goal of Eastern Shore Chapel’s Youth Ministry Program is to create a safe, fun and meaningful environment where youth can develop spiritually, socially and emotionally. Our program is designed to assist youth in creating meaningful relationships with friends, their families and with God. Journey to Adulthood and EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) nurture our spirit, provide fun and fellowship, encourage outreach opportunities, and give us support. From September through May, join us Sunday morning from 10:20 to 11:20 for Sunday School and for occasional afternoon activities and service projects.
Click HERE to download a copy of the Permission Form.
Journey to Adulthood is a model of a spiritual formation program for grades 6 - 12. It attracts, instructs and nurtures young people at the ages when they are most likely to drift away from the church. It deals with the “whole” person and the Sunday School component complements the youth group program. J2A’s mission is to form young people as practicing Christians and full participants in the life of their congregation and community. Click HERE to learn more about Journey to Adulthood.
With Jesus as their role model, young people seek to examine and strengthen all aspects of their lives. In its entirety Journey to Adulthood is a six-year program, divided into three two-year components:
Rite 13: Grades 6 & 7
The Rite-13 curriculum assists young people as they take the first steps of passage away from their families and into their own lives. It liturgically celebrates the God given gifts of manhood and womanhood. The program creates a safe haven to explore new ideas, new interests and new abilities.
J2A: Grades 8 & 9
Journey to Adulthood (J2A) is the core program that blends action and contemplation in teaching young people faithful living. To prepare them for adulthood, they learn six basic skills: active listening, negotiation, assertion, research/information management, partnership and leadership. The program helps them understand and affirm Christian living. They are recognized as young adults, rather than children, and invited to make a holy pilgrimage.
EYC (Episcopal Youth Community): Grades 10-12
Following their return from pilgrimage, the young people are encouraged to find roles in the congregation. From this point on they are encouraged to explore their spiritual gifts, personal ministries and role in the Church. They are encouraged to prepare for confirmation.
Click below to download the diocesan forms. These forms are required for ALL diocesan events.
Emergency Treatment Authorization
Blackstone 2010: Following the Crowd
When: March 26th-28th
Where: United Methodist Assembly Center, Blackstone, VA
Who: Open to grades 8-12
Cost:$80.00
The EYC Annual Spring Convention is a meeting of the youth of the Diocese of Southern Virginia for a weekend of fun and fellowship. The program for the Blackstone Weekend is an experience of Holy Week with young people. Click here to download the registration form. Deadline for registering is Sunday, March 7.
Below are a few of the upcoming events planned for the Youth at ESC. Check back often for updates.
Lenten Youth Lock-in
March 5-6
Spend a quiet evening with other Episcopal youth from our area exploring the spiritual meaning of Lent, Holy Week & Easter.
Rite 13 Lock-in
March 12-13
6th & 7th graders will learn what Willy Wonka has to teach them about life.
Blackstone Youth Conference
March 26-28
Diocesan youth retreat for grades 8-12.
Rite 13 Dinner
April 17
Rite 13 Ceremony
April 18, 9:00 a.m. service
YouTube-charist
April 18, 4 p.m.
Join local Episcopal teens for a unique worship experience featuring contemporary music and videos from YouTube.
Youth Sunday
May 16, 9:00 a.m. service
Youth will lead the 9:00 a.m. service and Adult Forum. High School seniors will be honored.
Last Day of Sunday School
May 23, Pentecost
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is a part of the Episcopal Church USA
and the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
2020 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
Phone 757.428.6763 Fax 757.437.8461