Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Youth Ministry

happening #83

Can Christianity penetrate the reality of a teenager’s world today?

The Happening movement thinks so. It proposes no new type of spirituality, but it does provide a method through which one’s spirituality may be developed, lived, and shared in fellowship with Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an on-going manner.

What is Happening?

Happening is a weekend retreat put on "by teens for teens." The program is focused on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ and centered on youth sharing their experiences and faith with other youth. Happening participants hear talks from youth and adult leaders on topics such as identity, reality, prayer, faith, piety, and discipleship. Participants also spend time in small groups discussing the talks and engaged in activities. And of course there's lots of time for worship, singing, games, and fun.

When do participants arrive and depart?

Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday night. Participants should eat dinner before arriving. Happening concludes around 4 pm on Sunday.

What to bring

We sleep on the floor of the church, so bring an air mattress or sleeping pad, sleeping bag, blankets, etc. Toiletries and clothes of course. We discourage bringing food (there will be tons of snacks!). We also encourage participants to leave watches and cell phones at home.

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	happening #83 Can Christianity penetrate the reality of a teenager’s world today? The Happening movement thinks so. It proposes no new type of spirituality, but it does provide a method through which one’s spirituality may be developed, lived, and shared in fellowship with Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an on-going manner. What is Happening? Happening is a weekend retreat put on "by teens for teens." The program is focused on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ and centered on youth sharing their experiences and faith with other youth. Happening participants hear talks from youth and adult leaders on topics such as identity, reality, prayer, faith, piety, and discipleship. Participants also spend time in small groups discussing the talks and engaged in activities. And of course there's lots of time for worship, singing, games, and fun. When do participants arrive and depart? Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday night. Participants should eat dinner before arriving. Happening concludes around 4 pm on Sunday. What to bring We sleep on the floor of the church, so bring an air mattress or sleeping pad, sleeping bag, blankets, etc. Toiletries and clothes of course. We discourage bringing food (there will be tons of snacks!). We also encourage participants to leave watches and cell phones at home.	When: July 31 - August 2, 2009 Where: St. Peter's, Pittsburg. 306 W. Euclid St. Pittsburg, KS 66762. Click here for map. Who: High School Students (adults can also attend Happening) How to Register: Registrations have been mailed to parishes and are available here to download. Here is an information flyer with more details. What if I want to be on staff: Contact Michael Massey, or Kathy Slawson, Can I bring a friend to Happening that's not Episcopalian: Aboslutely!