Plans for Youth Program 2010-2011
Pot-Luck and Discussion Aug 26, 6:30 pm
Members of the Youth Ministry Team have met with Rev. Stephanie and discussed an inclusive "program of spiritual formation for young people" called The Journey to Adulthood.  This program is meant for children from middle school and up (literally to adulthood) and would be complementary to the Godly Play and Seasons of the Spirit programs for our younger children.  Stephanie stressed that this program will "take the village" of St. Stephen's to succeed. 

Before we commit our time and treasure to instituting J2A, we invite you to preview it and then attend a meeting of St. Stephen's families to discuss whether/not to establish J2A at St. Stephen's.  An overview of the program is available HERE.  Please take some time to review the website which includes a "Youth Ministry Discernment Process" and other useful information.

A meeting and potluck to discuss J2A with Rev. Stephanie is scheduled for Thursday, August 26th, at 6:30 p.m.
Please bring your ideas and energy and some food to share.  While we understand this date will not work for everyone, we must start the dialogue this summer.  If you are unable to attend, please provide me or another attendee with your comments and thoughts.

Thanks!
Sophie Hager Hume
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EVERY SUNDAY: 
Senior High Students
meet for FOOD, FUN, and CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP!
5:00 - 7:00 PM
In the Red Carpet Room
(Dinner included)

 ** Be sure to check out our Confirmation Class
      Sunday Mornings, 9:30 AM in the Parish Hall

Got questions?Ask Michael Harrington.

“I've been doing youth work in the Church for over 30 years, and I am moved by the heart for youth this Parish displays. 

Please consider joining this truly caring and awesome group of friends during your middle and high school years. 

It will be the time of your life.”
– Michael Harrington,
Children and Youth Minister

Annual Events
September – Back to School Fiesta
October – All Souls Halloween Party
November – Swing Dance
December – Advent Talent Show, Alternative Gifts Party, Ski-Trip
January – MLK March, Super Bowl Sunday
February – Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras Pancake Supper
March – Lenten Soup Suppers on Wednesday nights
April – Spring Break Service Event
May – Western Swing Dance and Chilli Cookoff
June – Vacation Bible School
July – New Orleans Mission Trip
August – Magical Mystery Tour

Summer Events 
Baseball Games – Hayrides – Road Trips
Beach Parties and Cookouts
Day Trips and Over Nighters
Vacation Bible School
Wild Waves – Whirley Ball – Bon Fires 
Service Projects for the Parish and Beyond
Bummershoot on Labor Day Weekend
MISSION TRIP! 

The YOUTH have a New Website!
We can't keep up with these guys! Our youth group has created a website that tells all about who they are and their deep commitment to rebuilding New Orleans. 

Check it out:  http://youthmissionrebuildnola.webs.com/