Does it fit?

A Vocational Conference for Young People of Color

June 1-4, 2009

Be Real, Be Present

Campus Ministries Conference

June 24-27, 2009

Together

Young Adult Festival General Convention 2009

July 9-14, 2009

June 2009

A blessed Pentecost & plenty of Ordinary Time!

As we consider the gifts brought by the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, the tongues given, the healings, the prophesying that took place, we might ask, how do we empower our own generation of thinkers, doers and dreamers? How do we provide for young adults the possibility and the desire to be prophets for a world they themselves are creating? The prophetic voice of young adulthood: what does it sound like and how do we minister to it, support it and make it heard? Young adult ministers & campus chaplains across the church are engaging the arts as one means of empowering young adults for spiritual and theological exploration and formation. Music, performance, liturgy and visual arts provide an avenue for free thinking, social change and engaging the Holy Spirit without the encumbrances of words and fully formed ideas. Perhaps with this approach the arts can provide a space for play where the Spirit is freed to move. How can YOU engage the arts in your ministry and provide a safe space for the creativity of those you minister to? We'd love to hear your ideas.

Also, (speaking of the Spirit moving in unpredictable and exciting ways), General Convention is right around the corner and registration for the Young Adult Festival at General Convention 2009 has been extended to this Friday, June 5. There are still a few spots open, so sign up today!

Paz y fuego,

Douglas, Jason & Miguelina

Finding God in the MiX by John Perea

What does it take to get more college students involved in Sunday worship? At the University of Southern California, a group of students have come together to form MiX:USC (MiX stands for “Music in Christ”), which provides a unique fusion of top 40 hits and the gospel.... >>>

Prayerful Movement by Lori Freeman

The Convention is coming! The Convention is coming! There is no doubt that this event will be the hottest ticket in town. I am so excited to be a part of this powerful spiritual energy force and offer a workshop in expressing this energy in Body Prayer. Each expression is a valuable gift to God, ourselves, our Church and beyond.... >>>

Beyond Contemporary by James Derkits & Kevin Schubert

How many years can we still call a particular style “contemporary” without it changing much?  The great gift that “contemporary” worship, and what is commonly known as praise music, gave us Generation X’ers and Y’ers is the realization that there are options out there... >>>

Come to the Banquet! by Lucas Grubbs

For well over a year now I have overseen our young adult group, known affectionately around the cathedral as Ex-Nihilo.  We started mainly as a fellowship group with dinners and outings, but as the young adult numbers grew, so did our desire to offer something meaningful and service oriented to the ministry life of the cathedral.  Enter: Come to the Banquet! ... >>>