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Raising up our youth to empower them into Christ's ministry in the world.

See also Confirmation Retreats and Confirmation Services.

Youth Updates

The Rev. Sheelagh Clarge at St. Luke's in Montclair's Pumpkin Fest. KATHY DEWALT PHOTO
What's happening with the diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry?
Feature | Oct 16, 2017
It’s been six weeks since I started as Interim Coordinator for Youth & Young Adult Ministries on September 1, and I wanted to give an update on...
NATE HUDDLESTON PHOTO
Calvary, Summit teens offer aid and hope during summer mission trip
Church News | Sep 19, 2017
This past June, middle and high school youth from Calvary Church in Summit spent an exhilarating week on a “Youth Works” mission trip to Lynn,...
Upon arrival at the retreat, each participant chose one word to describe themselves to the world. Some words were repeated, others unique; each was the beginning of our journey together. KATHY DEWALT PHOTO
Feedback reshapes 2018 Confirmation retreats
Feature | Aug 15, 2017
After the departure of the Youth and Young Adult Ministries Director Kai Alston in January 2017, Bishop Beckwith called together a group of...
The Rev. Jerry Racioppi (back row, center) and Rosie Grant (back row, right) with the six diocesan youth they are chaperoning to EYE17 in Oklahoma this July. CHARLES WHITE PHOTO
Six diocesan youth to journey to Oklahoma on a "Path to Peace"
Article | Jun 14, 2017
Sometimes it is just best to say "yes" to the Spirit. I have found, fighting Her can often prove unhealthy on so many levels. A few months back I...
A Youth Listening Event at St. Alban's, Oakland/Franklin Lakes. JOHN KING PHOTO
Listening to youth identifies next steps towards a "new way" of youth ministry
Joining God in Shaping Our Future | Apr 4, 2017
In response to the departure of the diocese’s Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries, diocesan staff formed an exploratory team that includes...
Joining God in Shaping Our Future
Diocesan leadership engages a "new way of living together"
Feature | Mar 14, 2017
Over the past year, many in our diocese have been dwelling in the third chapter of Joshua. In this story, our spiritual ancestors, led by Joshua, are...

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