July 1-7, 2013

The High School Youth are once again traveling to the Dominican Republic this summer as a culmination of the Mentored for Mission program. They will run a Vacation Bible School complete with arts components and sports and outdoor play. Our group will comprise fifteen people; three chaperones and twelve youth. We will be working with fifty Dominican youth in the morning and fifty in the afternoon divided by lunch and a siesta. Each day we teach one Bible story, do a craft to accompany it, and play sports outside in the beating down sun. In the evenings, we gather for dinner, conversation, highs and lows of the days and always close the day with Compline (night prayers.) We stay at a Conference Center run by the Episcopal Diocese where we partake in local food and culture.

Download Information Documents here:

• Information about the Kellog Center (where we are staying)
   
• DR Mission Trip Details
   
• DR Mission Trip Participation Form

Youth Ministry Overview
Over the years, Church of the Redeemer has provided spiritual formation for junior and senior high youth. Several adult members of our parish grew up in the youth group and continue to be part of Redeemer. We take seriously our baptismal vow to “seek and serve Christ in all people”, especially our youth and we strive to create a positive environment where youth can feel free to explore their role in God’s kingdom and ask questions that are important to faith through a variety of events and opportunities. Youth are encouraged to bring their friends to any and all activities sponsored by Church of the Redeemer.  View the current Youth Ministry Brochure for details about the exciting opportunities planned for youth.

The Redeemer clergy, staff and lay leaders have been gathering information for a thoughtful and solid youth program for the fall of 2011. Our intention is to have a youth program aligned with the vision of Worship, Mission & Fellowship for the Church of the Redeemer as a whole. Your gifts and contributions to our youth are critical to bringing these programs to fruition.

Middle School Programs
(Grades 6-8)

Rite 13
Rite 13 will be the Sunday morning formation program focusing on the liminal state between being a child and a young adult in the church. The program includes engaging scripture, liturgy, and mission in a format that is conducive to fellowship. The program culminates in the yearly Lock-In and Rite 13 liturgy with parents.

What gifts can you bring to this ministry? Complete the "Gifts Inventory" below.

Sabbath Time
The skills of wonder, joy, and reflection often begin in play and fellowship. Through some playful gatherings, young folks might experience the gifts of imagination, fascination, relaxation, and re-creation as tenets of a faithful life. We invite you to be creative and see what you might like to offer.

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High School Programs
(Grades 9-12)

Mission
Our Sunday morning program will be centered on putting faith into action through mission. The young people have expressed their desire to do and to be collaborative. We will rotate having mission projects with fellowship time. Our youth will work side by side with adults who are already engaged in mission in the parish. In so doing, our youth will have a chance to taste the myriad mission projects we support in this parish. On the fellowship Sundays they will continue to build their friendships in Christ. The culmination of the program will be the summer Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic. Planning for the trip, fund raising, and community building will take place as an integral component of the program. There will be a kick-off gathering in the fall to explain the program.

Fellowship
Progressive Spirituality—This program will be a monthly Sunday dinner at a local restaurant with Redeemer clergy. This is a chance for our youth to discuss their questions, their curiosities, their faith. It is also a great time for those who missed the Sunday morning gatherings to be present. The group will pick the restaurant each month (vote for your choice below), and all high school aged students are invited to come. This is also a great opportunity to invite friends from outside of church as it will have a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.

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