We gather at All Saints amongst the colorful leaves and brisk, fall air for a weekend of spirituality surrounding the theme Jesus Who?, games, songs, and friends (new and old). Don't miss this opportunity to further your faith journey.

For juniors and seniors in High School discerning college you will have an opportunity to meet our college chaplains: Fr. Matt Bradley of Murray State University, Fr. Ben Badgett of Western Kentucky University, and Erendira Jimenez-Pike of University of Louisville. You'll get a chance to find out what these ministries are about and how to get involved.

 Also, Bishop Terry White will be with us! He is looking forward to being a part of our community. Please join us and register fast, as space is sure to fill up quick in this action packed retreat weekend at All Saints. 

 Theme: Jesus Who?

Dates/Times: October 17-19, 2014
Arrival time: 5:00 pm Central on Friday
Departure time: 1:00 pm Central on Sunday
Cost: $99

           

Many of you will be discerning college soon and some of you may have already made your decision or know someone who has made their decision. We currently have 3 college ministry programs around our diocese. Murray State being lead by The Rev. Matt Bradley, Western Kentucky University being lead by The Rev. Ben Badgett, and University of Louisville being lead by Erendera Jiminez-Pike. If you would like more information on their programs, please visit our Young Adult & Campus Ministries webpage.

Convention is around the corner. Be thinking if you would like to be a representative of your parish. Convention gives you an insight into the polity of the church. You will have a first hand look at how the church is run and how we come to agreement on the pressing issues of the day. Some youth will even get the opportunity to vote. If you are interested, approach your priest about the notion of going.

Youth can participate in one of two ways:

• Youth Representatives- youth 14-18 years of age can represent the youth of the diocese as a whole as a youth representative. All youth representatives have seat and voice during convention, but they will choose 5 among themselves who will also have voting power. 
• Lay Deputy - your church's lay deputy delegation can include youth 16 years or older who are communicants in good standing. These youth should show capacity for leadership within the local church community as they will be representing your local church.

Need some fundraising ideas to help support your youth ministry? Here are a couple suggestions:
 

Chili Cook Off

For this fundraising idea you are creating community and having a lot of fun at the same time. Alert the church of a chili cook off - have taste testers picked in advance.  There is a fee to enter the cook off and a donation basket at the door for groups of families and people participating.  The winner of the contest gets bragging rights. All proceeds go to fund future youth events.

Kroger Community Rewards

Double Your Money

Have the adults of the church pledge to match any funds raised by the youth. This gives the youth an extra incentive to raise the even more!