 Resources for Churches, Organizations, Laity and Clergy of the Diocese of California
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Youth & Young Adult Ministries
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Happening #25 April 18-20, 2008 |
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Written by Susan Peek
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Wednesday, 28 November 2007 |
HAPPENING # 25
It's an Adventure!!!
April 18-20
Marine Headlands Institute
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 December 2007 )
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Young Adult Take Action! Day of Outreach |
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Written by Susan Peek
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Wednesday, 28 November 2007 |
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Young Adults TAKE ACTION!
Saturday, December 15
9:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by December 14th. Space is limited to 25 people.
Two endangered species, the California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse, depend on Santa Venetia Marsh for survival. We will be planting native plants like coyote bush, gumplant and sticky monkey flower and weeding out invasive plants such as harding grass and fennel to help make this habitat liveable for these species and a host of others.
Join us at this beautiful tidal salt marsh on Gallinas Creek, and learn about the history of wetland protection in the Bay Area. No experience is necessary! Gloves, tools and all instruction are provided.
After the project we will head over to China Camp State Park to enjoy our lunch and some discussion. Please bring a bag lunch and a signed registration/medical release form that you can download from the Document Library here.
If you would like to carpool, please meet us at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 1123 Court Street in San Rafael.
Please RSVP to Susan Peek at 415.869.7817 or
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by December
Directions
Please follow these directions exactly, if you want to map it out, the nearest intersection if you do want to map it is Adrian Way and Vendola Dr.
South of San Rafael: Take 101 North to N. San Pedro Rd exit, use east ramp on to N. North San Pedro. Head east for 2.2 miles, and make a left on Vendola Drive, one street after Labrea Way. We will meet at the Preserve entrance gate at the end. Please follow these directions exactly, if you want to map it out, the nearest intersection if you do want to map it is Adrian Way and Vendola Dr.South of San Rafael: Take 101 North to N. San Pedro Rd exit, use east ramp on to N. North San Pedro. Head east for 2.2 miles, and make a left on Vendola Drive, one street after Labrea Way. We will meet at the Preserve entrance gate at the end.
North of San Rafael:?Take 101 South to N. San Pedro Rd. exit, make a left onto Merrydale Rd., then left on N. San Pedro Rd. Head east for 2.2 miles, and make a left on Vendola Drive, one street after Labrea Way. We will meet at the Preserve entrance gate at the end.
For More Information
Save The Bay www.saveSFbay.org/restorewetland
Marin County Department of Parks and Open Space, Santa Venetia Save The Bay www.saveSFbay.org/restorewetlandMarin County Department of Parks and Open Space, Santa Venetia |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 November 2007 )
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Youth Take Action! Day of Outreach |
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Written by Susan Peek
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Wednesday, 28 November 2007 |
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Youth Take Action Day: Ages 12-18
Come out and make a difference!
December 8th
Hosted by the GodSquad of the Contra Costa Deanery, this Diocesan Youth Take Action Day will begin at St. Paul's, Walnut Creek at 9:30am with fellowship and education. After lunch, we will help deliver Christmas packages from Monument Crisis Center to its various clients in Contra Costa County until 4:30pm.
Please bring lunch and $5. Each church must provide one adult chaperone per 5 youth and transportation for the event. Every particpant must fill out a Diocesan registration/medical release form and bring the signed form with them. It can be downloaded from the Document Library here.
With questions please contact Susan Peek at 415.869.7817 or
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or the Rev. Shana McCauley,
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 November 2007 )
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On a Mission From God: DYYA Mission Imperative Groups |
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Written by Susan Peek
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Thursday, 06 September 2007 |
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ON A MISSION FROM GOD
DYYA Mission Imperative Groups
When a mix of mix of youth, young adults, youth ministers, young adult ministers and clergy were asked to dream about an “ideal” diocesan youth and young adult ministry and determine the places of need, promise and God's call, four common threads emerged. They are:
- Diversity
- Faith Formation
- Training
- Outreach and Service
These four Mission Imperatives will be the foundation on which we focus and build our diocesan ministry.
What is a Mission Imperative Group and what do they do?
A working group forms around each of the different Imperatives. The groups evaluate our existing programs and create new programs using the mission statements as goals to be reflected in our ministry.
In the planning of all of our programs, events and trainings we work intentionally to ensure that all the Mission Imperatives are represented.
The Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (DYYA) Commission is the hub of the wheel with two Commission members in each Mission Imperative Group acting as facilitators and liaisons. The DYYA Coordinator works with all four of the Mission Imperative Groups providing logistics coordination, support and resources.
Who can be a Mission Imperative Group Member?
Each Mission Imperative has a working group comprised of 
- three youth
- three young adults
- three adults
- two DYYA Commission liaisons
The requirements to be a member of a Mission imperative group are to:
- be an active part of a congregation
- have references and an application
- sign and abide by the Community Agreement and Diocesan Standards of Behavior.
- be certified in abuse prevention, antiracism and sexual harassment prevention trainings offered by the Diocese
- All members 18 years of age and older will be required to have a background check
- commit to a year (members may remain no longer than three years then may move on to a different group)
What are the overall responsibilities of each group?
To imagine, create, implement, evaluate and promote Diocesan Youth and Young Adult events and trainings.
What are the mission statements of each Mission Imperative Group?
Diversity:
To reflect, honor, engage and celebrate all aspects of the vibrant diversity of the Bay Area.
Faith Formation:
To offer resources and opportunities that will foster an atmosphere of lifelong discernment of gifts and God’s presence.
Training:
To develop leadership among youth, young adults and those who support them for ministry to the church and to the world.
Outreach and Service:
To engage young people in service: where lives are changed through and with agape (unconditional love.)
When do the Mission Imperative Groups meet?
Each group will meet at least 4-6 times a year and may create sub groups to implement and evaluate programs. The meeting dates, times and location will be set for the year at each group’s initial September meeting.
If you are interested in serving on a Mission Imperative Group, please let us know by calling the DYYA office at (415)869-7817 or emailing us at
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Just think of all the things we can do!!
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 September 2007 )
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YAYA....DYYA... I'm so confused! |
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Written by Susan Peek
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Wednesday, 05 September 2007 |
Introducing the DYYA!
 You might have guessed that big changes abound in the world of diocesan youth and young adult ministries! Among them, comes a name and structure change.
We know that after a while it all starts to sound like alphabet soup. However, we are being very intentional about discerning what God is calling us to in regard to diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
We have laid the name "YAYA" to rest and are starting off this new era with the name of "DYYA" representing the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. We have changed the structure from that of a Steering Committee to a Commission.
This new Commission will be the eyes and ears of the department - focusing on what is going on in our congregations and reflecting back to the Commission the joys and challenges so that we might respond with celebration or support. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas to share please contact one of these wonderful folks!
- Jennifer Hornbeck, Commission Chair
- Amber Stancliffe Evans, Training Mission Imperative Group
- Ben Evenbeck, Training Mission Imperative Group
- Carolyn Bolton, Diversity Mission Imperative Group
- Fred Fielding, Diversity Mission Imperative Group
- Vince Jang, Diversity Mission Imperative Group
- Clinton Williams, Diversity Mission Imperative Group
- David Gortner, Diversity Mission Imperative Group
- Phil Brochard, Faith Formation Mission Imperative Group
- Joanne Sanders, Faith Formation Mission Imperative Group
- Mary Greene, Faith Formation Mission Imperative Group
- Jennifer Morazes, Outreach and Service Mission Imperative Group
- Shana McCauley, Outreach and Service Mission Imperative Group
- Paul Fromberg, Administrative
- Susan Peek, DYYA Coordinator
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Last Updated ( Friday, 07 September 2007 )
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