One-minute read. In cooperation with youth leaders from around the diocese and Bishop Field, we have made the decision to host all youth events online through July. We are developing plans for “long-distance” offerings, including online Small Groups that will meet throughout the summer, as well as potential new ways to gather in person when we feel it’s safe to do so.
One-Minute read. Introducing Katie Mansfield who recently accepted the part-time position of Summer Ministry Assistant for Faith Formation. In response to the changes in youth and formation
One-minute read. Camp WEMO has been rescheduled for August 14 -18. Camp fee will be a donation based pay structure.
One-minute read. Through much discernment, prayer, and consultation, we have decided to postpone Camp WEMO 2020. We are currently in discussion with the Y’s Camp Wakonda to move camp to later in the summer.
One-minute read. The Youth Ministry Commission is currently seeking applications for new members. They need to recruit at least four youth, one male adult and two other adults.
The 2020 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20), scheduled to be held at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), July 7-11, 2020, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One-minute read. Interns are highly valued team members of The Diocese of West Missouri’s Formation programs. The Summer Intern program has two places available for young adults who graduated high school in 2019 or earlier. The new Ministry Intern is for young adults, at least 21 years old and who have discerned a call to ministry.
One-minute read. Registration is open to all youth currently in 9-12 grades. In order to guarantee a spot with the WEMO Youth Delegation, register by January 20.
One-minute read. There was an error in the printed Bishop’s Ball invitations that have been sent out in the mail. The Bishop’s Ball is taking place on Saturday, January 11th.
Don’t miss out on the Regional Advent Gatherings happening in your area! Both gatherings will take place on December 14th.
The 13th Annual Bishop’s Ball will take place on January 11th, 2020 at Saint Paul’s, Kansas City Missouri.
10 minute video. For those who could not be at the Diocesan Convention, or missed the video because of the problems with the sound, here is the video the Youth Ministry Council presented about their ministry over the past year.
One-minute read.DYG is October 25-26 and is open to all young people in grades 6-12 who would like to connect with other members of the WEMO Youth Community.
One-minute read. DYG – Registration for the 2019 Diocesan Youth Gathering October 25-26 is open. EYE – In order for us to plan our trip to EYE20, we need to know how many are interested in attending. At the current moment, we do not have a cost estimate, this will depend on the registration fees for EYE and how we will need to travel.
We are very pleased to introduce Madi Kyger. Madi has just accepted the position of Southern Regional Youth Coordinator and replaces Krista Heuett who left us to follow a call to be ordained and is attending seminary.
Five-minute read. Christ Episcopal Church Springfield hosted this year’s Bishop’s Ball on Saturday November 3. There was good food, awards, and dancing to be enjoyed.
5 minute read. Meet our two new Regional Youth Coordinators, Krist Heuett and Meredith Seaton
5 minute read. Here’s a rundown on what happened at this year’s Camp WEMO.
5 minute read. Twenty-two youth and adults traveled to Austin, Texas when the diocesan youth attended this year’s General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
5 minute read. WEMO Youth’s MissionPalooza this year helped out at Wayside Waifs, Nourish KC, Operation Breakthrough, Habitat for Humanity Restore, Synergy, and Unleashed Pet Rescue.
