Overview

YOUTH MINISTRY: OVERVIEW

About

Youth Ministries calls for passion, patience, and faithfulness – pointing out the sacred in the midst of the chaos of adolescence and walking faithfully with young people as they transition from child to young adult. Youth Ministries is a bridging ministry of education, connection, formation, and hopefully, transformation.

In the Diocese of Hawai'i, youth programs are run by the individual congregations although there are opportunities for activities on the diocesan, provincial and national level.

In 2019, Camp Mokule'ia and their enthusiastic staff were given oversight of youth ministries on a Diocesan level. Stay tuned for big bold changes and exciting opportunities for youth worship and fellowship!

check out the fun at the 2019 SUMMER CAMPS!

Nationally & World-wide

The Episcopal Church strives to walk with young people on their journeys from childhood to adulthood, recognizing their gifts for ministry, their questions about spirituality, and their desire to make a difference in the world. The Youth Ministries Office is grounded in the Five Marks of Mission and the Baptismal Covenant, building churchwide networks to invite, inspire, affirm, and equip youth for discipleship and Christian leadership in their lives and their communities. Click HERE to visit The Episcopal Church's Youth page.

EPISCOPAL YOUTH EVENT (EYE)

EYE20 HAWAI'I page

Every three years, The Episcopal Church puts on its signature Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) to bring together high school youth from all Episcopal Churches around the world. Over 3 days, they engage in worship, workshops and listen to dynamic guest speakers. Click on the following links to see our Hawai'i youth delegation in action:

What's Happening!

DIOCESAN YOUTH DESIGN TEAM

Did you know? In 2019, the Diocese formed a design team made up of clergy and lay volunteers, with a goal to vitalize and reshape youth ministry in the Diocese.

Over the next few years, bold new ideas will be implemented, and your input and support are welcomed!

Visit our Youth Design Team page HERE to learn more and get involved!

Contact the Design Team

YOUTH RETREAT: ONE BODY
MARCH 20-22, 2020
Camp Mokule'ia, O'ahu

REGISTER NOW! All middle school and high school youth are invited to spend a weekend at Camp Mokule'ia. The theme is "One Body" as we come together to worship, discover, fellowship, and of course, have FUN!

The special guest speaker for this event is Jesse Villegas, Canon for Youth and Young Adult Ministries from the Diocese of Arizona, and the worship leader is Thomas Toole. Click HERE for more information and to register.

EPISCOPAL YOUTH EVENT (EYE20)
JULY 7-10, 2020
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
(Followed by Mission)

The Diocese of Hawaiʻiʻs Youth Delegation announced!!!

The highly anticipated Episcopal Youth Event will be taking place in College Park, MD next summer. All high school youth were invited to be a part of the Hawai'i youth delegation. For more information, visit the EYE20 page HERE.

YOUTH MINISTRY 101

The Diocese of Hawai'i will be hosting "Spring Training 2020" on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at The Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu, featuring workshops for all in the Diocese to attend. We are delighted to lead a workshop entitled "Youth Ministry 101!"

Are you willing to answer the call to Youth Ministry? Do you want to begin or re-energize a parish youth program, but don’t know where to start? Join us for “Youth Ministry 101,” an introduction to the essential building blocks for running a successful youth program in your local context. The day will include an overview of best practices, curriculum resources, and communication techniques, and will also cover the importance of relational ministry and how to attract youth. Help build a strong foundation for keiki to know God’s love in your parish community and attend the training on March 28, 2020.

For more information on this training day and to register, visit the event webpage HERE. The Diocese will cover airfare for neighbor island persons leading their church's youth programs.