Every year a delegation of high school aged young people are chosen to be the voice of youth at our Diocesan Convention. This is an important role and one that has had a real impact on the direction of our diocese.
We are called to get representation (if possible) from each Deanery so we need to select 8 youth. This is open to ALL high school aged youth of the diocese. You don't need to have been active in any of our other diocesan programs. If you are interested in how our church is governed and would like to be part of it please download an application.
Convention is October 29-30. Activities start Friday morning (this IS an excused absence since you will be actively involved in a church governance activity. A written excuse will be provided on diocesan letterhead if you need it.) If you can not arrive till Friday afternoon that's fine. We do ask that you be available for all of the rest of convention (which is over by 3 PM on Saturday).
Joining us this year will be the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church and there will be an opportunity for the delegation, along with other youth and young adults, to meet separately with her.
All of your expenses are covered by Youth Commission. If selected you will be given a list of what you need to bring and other information in preparation for your duties.
This is an amazing leadership opportunity, a chance to learn and grow AND a great additional credit on your college applications and public service requirements for graduation.
If you or your parents have any questions please contact the Youth Missioner at 716-432-1946 or through my email.
Applications can be downloaded HERE. You need to have your application submitted BEFORE June 28, 2010.
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