New Beginnings
The New Beginnings weekend event is designed especially to respond to the unique challenges and concerns of youth in grades 6-8. It was created by adults and young people to help participants grow in their love of themselves, others and our Lord Jesus Christ.
The program begins at 7 p.m. on Friday evening and continues through to 4 p.m. on Sunday. During the weekend, participants meet peers from across the diocese, enjoy skits, listen to talks, and participate in small group activities and discussions. These activities focus on self, friends, parents, siblings, school, God’s love, prayer and the church. Free time is built in for youth and sponsors to have an opportunity to fellowship with their newfound friends. Participants of New Beginnings may attend as many weekends as they choose throughout their middle school years. Partcipants are expected to be at New Beginnings for the entire time of the program.
Participants do not have to be Episcopalian, but must be recommended through an Episcopal Church and have the backing of an adult sponsor from that church, who should attend the entire weekend. It is mandatory that sponsors have current Safeguarding God's Children training.
Click the image above to download the New Beginnings #5 flyer.
Click here to download the New Beginnings #5 registration form.
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Scholarships are available! Please download a scholarship form HERE. Ideally, the particpant’s church would contribute 1/3rd, the participant would contribute 1/3rd, with the Diocese paying the final 1/3rd. If this is not possible, please be in touch with us, we are willing to work out another arrangement. **We hope that no one will miss any event because of money** |