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Diocesan Youth Council Happening is a renewal weekend held twice annually for Episcopal youth in grades 10-12. The weekend provides teens with a way to explore their spirituality while living and learning with others their age who want to share the faith they've found in Jesus Christ. Teens lead all the activities, including small group discussion, large group activities, and singing. The environment is open and honest, as the adults present serve in the background roles of cooks and chaperones. Two priests serve as spiritual directors. Those who attend Happening are given an opportunity to experience Christ's love first hand. For many, it is the beginning of their adult Christian journey. Happening #48 will take place September 3-5, 2010 at St. Philip, 9380 Davies Plantation Rd. Complete the application with youth minister or priest signature and send it, the medical release form and $85.00 to: Happening of West Tennessee, 2911 Elmore Park Road, Bartlett, TN 38134 by Friday, August 13, 2010 at noon. Make checks payable to Happening West Tennessee. Episcopal Day Camp Episcopal Church Home Youth Ministries Program and Outreach Partnership Program The Episcopal Church Home has established the Youth Ministries Program and Outreach Partnership Program to help fund parish ministries in the Diocese of West Tennessee. Eligible ministries must serve youth and may be collaborative projects with churches and community agencies working together. Churches may request applications from the diocesan office, or click here to download Eligibility and Requirements and the 2011 Application. Applications are due October 15, 2010 and decisions will be announced November 4, 2010. Contact Canon Stephanie Cheney, 901.526.0023 x 102, for more information.
Grace St. Luke's Episcopal School Mission Statement: Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School provides each child with an opportunity for an excellent education by caring for the needs of the whole child in a setting that reflects the faith of the Episcopal Church. Our commitment is to develop within each student in accordance with his/her potential academic achievement, self-esteem, responsible citizenship, and the knowledge, love, and service of God.
Thomas A. Beazley, Headmaster
St. Mary's Episcopal School Mission Statement: The Mission of St. Mary's Episcopal School is to provide a superior educational experience for girls which will encourage and enable each student to reach her individual potential.
Marlene Shaw, Head of School Safeguarding God’s Children is a training program for the prevention of sexual abuse of children and youth. The program is part of the Policy for Protection of Children and Youth in The Diocese of West Tennessee. The Diocese of West Tennessee requires all clergy, policy making committee members, paid employees and regular volunteers to attend the training. The program consists of a video presentation and discussion, and usually takes place from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Video presentations provide a basic understanding of the dynamics of child sexual abuse, how to recognize signs that a child may have been abused, steps you can take to prevent child sexual abuse in church and other organizational settings and what to do if you have concerns about a person's behavior toward a child or youth, or if you suspect that a child or youth has been molested. Diocesan certificates are issued upon completion of the course. Criminal background checks are also required. Fingerprinting is offered at most training sessions, and individual appointments may be made on Mondays at the Diocesan Offices. Please contact Bettie Cobb 901.526.0023 for more information. |
    
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