Youth

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.

check out the fun at the 2023 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)

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 Happening!

COMING UP!

ANNUAL YOUTH RETREAT AT CAMP MOKULAE'IA
April 12-14, 2024

Ready for some fun?! Come join the Diocesan Youth as they learn how to grow in Christ and friendship with one another.

Our special guest speaker Erin Wolf guides us in conversations and games to discover the love of God, friends, and our community! The retreat is for all youth in grades 6-12. Come with your youth group, bring a friend or come on your own, ready to meet new friends, at Camp Mokulēʻia!

For more information, visit the Camp website HERE or download the event flyer HERE.

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING:

EYE23
The Episcopal Church's triennial Youth Event (EYE23) took place at the University of Maryland in July, where the Hawai'i delegation of 16 got to participate in workshops, worship, and fellowship with nearly 600 other high school youth in attendance. The Hawai'i delegation planned to continue their trip providing community service in the Washington, DC area following EYE23, but were diverted back home after their first assignment due to COVID-related matters.

SUMMER CAMP 2023
"At camp, we aim to help the keiki and youth grow in all aspects of themselves and they sure did!" said Lynea. "With nearly 250 campers this summer, each week brought joy, laughter, personal and social growth, and memories to last a lifetime!"

This year's summer program saw a nearly 40% increase in participants over last year, a good sign that we are recovering from the damaging effects of the pandemic. READ MORE

2023 DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT
Stormy weather didn't stop nearly 30 youth from enjoying a weekend of fun activities and fellowship at Camp Mokulē'ia this past weekend. When thunder made its presence known all morning on Saturday, they shifted from kayaking and ziplining to "Camp in the Damp!" They enjoyed a "Just Dance" dance party, board game marathon, and worked on indoor vision board creations. READ MORE