Hi Friends,
This is the monthly e-mail update from EDOW Young Adult/Campus Ministries. This goes out once a month. If you'd prefer not to receive this, you can change your settings below. What follows are a updates, events and resources you'll want to know about:
Update on EDOW Campus Ministries
On January 30-31, the Diocese will hold our annual Diocesan Convention. One of the reports will be on the resolution passed by Diocesan Council in relation to a motion at least year's convention concerning campus ministries. In this article published at the EDOW website, I share about this work. I also introduce you to our 2015 team for campus ministries. See below for information on how to get involved in campus ministries. You can also get information below on volunteering and attending this year's convention.
Finding Center
St. Stephen's and the Incarnation in Columbia Heights is launching a new Saturday evening informal, contemplative worship experience. Starting this month, Finding Center will run from 5:30pm-6:15pm every week. You're invited to join our progressive Christian community for spiritual centering through silence, chant, music, art images, poetry, scripture and communion.
Jan. 30-31: Volunteer at Diocesan Convention
Are you available on Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31? We are in need of volunteers at our annual Diocesan Convention held this year at Reid Temple A.M.E. Church, located at 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale, MD.. On-line volunteer registration is now open. Click here to sign up. For any questions, contact Ann Talty or at (202) 537-6548.
Feb. 7: DC Interfaith Leadership Summit
Formerly called the DC Young Adult Faith Leaders Summit, this annual gathering (now in its third year) is held during World Interfaith Harmony Week (first week of February) and is supported by the IFC and a diverse set of local faith-based and interfaith organizations, educational institutions, and community groups.

The 2015 DC Interfaith Leadership Summit will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2015. Register here.

Feb. 12: Vespers at St. Thomas'
On Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. join St. Thomas' Parish as we pray in the ancient tradition of Vespers, share a meal, and hear Broderick Greer, our senior seminarian, discuss his faith in light of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, MO on August 9, 2014. Use this weekday evening service to recharge in the Spirit, reconnect to your sacramental community, and renew your baptismal vows. Details here.
ECF Fellowship Application Now Open
Over the past five decades, the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) has named over 200 scholars and ministry leaders as ECF Fellows. The application for the 2015 Fellowship is now open. ECF is committed to strengthening the leadership capability of the Episcopal Church. An ECF Fellowship provides both financial support and networking opportunities. The application requires a significant commitment of time and is due on March 13, 2015. Please click here to learn more about the ECF Fellowship Partners Program
Across the Diocese: Young Adult Gatherings

Monthly Parish-based Gatherings:

* Third Space with Georgetown Episcopal Churches

* Theology on Tap with St. John's and St. Paul's

* Evensong/Evensocial at the Washington National Cathedral

* Pub Theology NW with St. Alban's, WNC and St. Columba's

* Chewing on Faith at St. Mark's Capitol Hill

* Finding Center at St. Stephen's and the Incarnation


Weekly Gatherings On Campus:

* Sundays at 6:00pm at St. Mary's College

* Sundays at 6:30pm at University of Maryland, College Park

* Mondays at 7:30pm at Georgetown University

* Tuesdays at 6:15pm at American University

* Tuesdays at 7:00pm at Howard University

 

Got something to add? Let us know. 

Episcopal Service Corps Application
The mission of Episcopal Service Corps is to develop and support a national network of intentional communities in the Episcopal Church. Our communities are marked by young adults: serving others in solidarity, promoting justice in community, deepening spiritual awareness and vocational discernment and living simply in intentional Christian community. To start your application to Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) simply click here. Apply today! Regular deadline is January 19th. #FirstOfferFriday is January 30th. 
Camp EDOW Staff Positions
We are now accepting applications for the 2015 summer staff. If you know a mature, responsible, team player who loves God and kids please send them our way. For a summer of service, adventure, growth, and Christian community join this team! Thanks for sharing this post with others! If you have any questions please drop us an email. APPLY TODAY!
Update Your Ministry Information
Contact information and meeting locations for our young adult and campus ministries can frequently change. We've made it easier for you to update your ministry information on the Diocese website. First, visit either the young adult or campus ministry page and confirm whether or not your ministry information is up to date. If information needs to be updated, you can submit changes by using this form.
Jason Evans, Young Adult Missioner
Episcopal Church House, Mount St. Alban, Washington D.C. 20016-5094
202.537.6542 (office) | 202.257.8556 (mobile)
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