Camp Wingmann will host its winter camp on Jan. 1-3, 2021. “This is a weekend retreat that mimics summer camp in the best way, but it’s in the middle of winter!” said Camp Wingmann’s office manager, Christin Hill. The camp is open to grades 3-12, and the cost is $125 per camper. COVID-19 guidelines and protocol are…
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The youth group at St. Elizabeth’s, Sebastian, has started a new ministry. Adopt a Grandfriend pairs a young person with an elderly retired person. In the early fall, Joanne Knott, the church’s youth minister, began thinking of a project that would involve the youth group and the parish seniors. Knott said, “Our parish is predominantly…
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God of knowledge and wisdom, we pray to you for all the schools across this country, which are part of the Episcopal Church. We remember them in their variety, in their differences, and in what they share. Give us open doors, open minds, and open hearts that we might accept, learn, and love everything…
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Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, Youth Ministry Institute (YMI) has noticed several common factors. The need for community among ministry leaders is real. We are experiencing a collective traumatic event. Personal growth and development have never been more critical. Finally, we all have many questions about our most basic ministry programs. As the diocesan…
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https://youtu.be/DxaQWtRDRus Videographer: Isaac,10 years old Presenter: Madison, 8 years old Video editing: Isaac and Madison In this video, Madison makes a prayer box. “A lot of people are going to need some prayers because this coronavirus is a really bad virus,” says Madison. Follow along with this process video to learn how to create a…
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New Beginnings is a weekend retreat where sixth through ninth graders can learn about relationships, meet peers throughout the Diocese of Central Florida, enjoy skits, listen to talks and participate in small-group activities. The next retreat will be held Oct. 4-6. The Rev. Tracy Dugger, the retreat’s spring 2018 spiritual director, said, “I would highly…
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Summertime is about taking a break from school for most kids. Going to the beach or lake, fishing, playing video games or sports, and taking vacations with family. But it’s also a time when youth can learn about Jesus in a fun-filled atmosphere. And that’s where VBS (Vacation Bible School) camps come in. From one…
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In November of 2018, Church of Our Saviour sponsored a Camp Wingmann Family Fun Day on campus in Okeechobee. Camp Wingmann staff was on site to worship, meet, and interact with parish families to familiarize them with the various youth programs offered at Camp Wingmann. It was a day filled with music, worship, a bounce…
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There will be no “lazy days of summer” at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church when school lets out in late May – thanks to MaxLife Summer Camps and KidsGames. The parish at 700 Rinehart Road in Lake Mary announced that registration is underway for the 2019 MaxLife Summer Camps, to be held June 3-21. The summer…
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