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How can you support Youth and Young Adult Ministry in Kansas this Giving Tuesday?
- Donate to Camp Scholarships or the Canterbury Houses
- Help us supply the kitchen at the Canterbury House of Lawrence via our Amazon.com wishlist
- Register for an event, not just for young people: we always need adult volunteers!
- Buy a t-shirt or sweatshirt
- Check-in on a young person … a quick text message can really brighten someone’s day
- Sign-up to help read the Bible during Miqra (reading is on Zoom)
- Volunteer to judge a high school debate or forensics tournament
- Weed the flower beds at the Canterbury House of Lawrence
What impact do these programs have?
I grew up as an Episcopal youth in the Diocese of Kansas and can attest to the profound impact these programs have on people’s lives. I started attending Camp as a 6th grader and continued my involvement through the end of high school. I was a brand-new Episcopalian when I started, and it’s what solidified my connection to the Episcopal Church for a lifetime. I still have friends that I went to camp with, and even married a fellow Episcopal camper! ~Karen Schlabach
Our young people talk about the great friends they make at these events and the accepting community where they can be themselves. Parents recognize that these programs are life-giving and nourishing. Young people feel loved and valued, gain confidence, and grow closer to God.
Why do we ask for monetary donations?
Did you know all of our youth events are expected to break-even? The registration fee must cover all the costs, including for the adult volunteers who we don’t ask to pay since they are volunteering their time. Donations help pay for scholarships so everyone can attend, even if they can’t afford it on their own. Can you provide a scholarship for a weekend retreat ($60) or summer camp ($525)?
We want the Canterbury Houses to be a welcoming place for our college students, a place that shows them “We care about you.” The budget covers the Canterbury Houses’ day-to-day expenses, but when we need to redo the kitchen floor because half the tiles are cracked, replace a broken dishwasher, paint the exterior, or redo the roof, we rely on a rapidly dwindling savings account to help us cover those costs. Your donation of $50, $100, or $500 can help us replenish and grow this resource to make sure the houses continue to be available for future generations.
835 SW Polk St.