Youth

YOUTH MINISTRY: OVERVIEW

About

Youth Ministry 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.

In 2025, the Rev. David "Kawika" Jackson was named the Diocesan Coordinator for Youth Ministry, to "promote and coordinate youth ministry across the Diocese on the local, island-wide, state, and national levels." Click HERE to send him a message.

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)

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 linked dates for event coverage:)

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Youth Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai`i is to mālama (care for) middle and high school youth by inspiring, nourishing, and empowering them as they grow more fully in Christ and community

Our Prayer:

God of all generations, you see your children growing up in an unsteady and confusing world: Strengthen and uphold the youth ministry of the Diocese of Hawai‘i. Be present in the lives of the youth and the youth leaders throughout our congregations and ministries. Give us your vision for a youth community knit together as one: inspired, nourished, and empowered by your grace and truth. Fill us with your abiding love and aloha, and guide our Diocese as we walk as one ʻOhana, all generations together, and for all generations to come. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

What's Been Happening!

Daring to Dream at the Diocesan Youth Retreat
April 11-13, 2025
By Lynea Mitchell, Assistant Director, Camp Mokulē'ia

[The Hawaiian Church Chronicle, April 24, 2025] The Diocesan Youth Retreat was a success! Held on April 11-13, 2025, we hosted 59 campers and 10 volunteer cabin counselors from diverse backgrounds, representing four different islands, seven Episcopal churches, two United Methodist churches, and one non-denominational church. Everyone enjoyed beach time, arts and crafts, team-building games, and a relay race. Forging new friendships, the campers explored what it felt like to "Dare to Dream" with the encouragement of the Rev. Kawika Jackson. We were also blessed to have Bishop Bob join us for Palm Sunday worship! View more photos and video clips of this event on YouTube HERE. Can't wait to see everyone back for a Summer Camp Session! Registration information can be found on our website HERE.