The focus of our first YOUTH MINISTRY NETWORK meeting will be: YOUTH ARE BUSY! SO NOW WHAT? Leah Romanelli from Christ Church, Winnetka will be sharing some of her thoughts and experiences working with youth and families that have very busy schedules and her strategies for dealing with these challenges. And we'll all have a chance to share our own experiences as we connect with colleagues and share resources for youth ministry.

This meeting is for adult youth leaders both paid and volunteer and will be held at St. James Commons at 65 E Huron on Sep. 22nd from 11 am to 1 pm. If you can't attend in person, please join by conference call 1-408-638-0968. Meeting ID: 569 985 662. Or join via internet VIDEO CONFERENCE from your laptop or computer. Please RSVP by Sep. 19th if you are attending in person, and we'll provide your lunch!

If you want to know what it's like to attend EYE, then be sure to check out this short promo VIDEO featuring footage and interviews with youth at EYE 2014. It would be great to share with youth and parents to get a sense for what happens as well as what young people gain through their experience of attending this exciting and meaningful event. EYE 2017 will be July 10-14, 2017 at the University of Central Oklahoma. Registration opens January 2017.