YOUTH FORMATION
Grades 6th–12th
Virginia Christian
Director of Youth & Young Adult Formation
New classes will begin Sept. 15, 2024.
6th & 7th Grade Sunday School—10 am
The 6th–7th grade Sunday school class will meet in its own classroom downstairs. Classes will be focused on the people of the Old Testament and how their stories inform our understanding of God, the church and ourselves. We believe these lessons form a vital core of Christian formation, preparing our youth for Confirmation and beyond. Detailed information is available for parents, and classes will be taught by Emma Burgess and Mona Dominguez.
8th Grade Confirmation Class—10 am
Also meeting in its own classroom downstairs, the 8th grade Confirmation class will be a months-long process, beginning this fall and concluding with Confirmation Sunday in the spring. More than just learning about scripture and history, this class is meant to help our youth on the journey of laying claim to their faith as their own. Detailed information is available for parents, and classes will be taught by Will Meadows and Chad Gibbs.
9th–12th Grade Sunday School—10 am
Our high school youth will continue to meet in the EYC room on Sunday mornings. As they are approaching the independence of young adulthood, conversations and activities will be more fully centered around their own lives, experiences and questions. Detailed information is available for parents, and classes will be led by Virginia Christian, Neally Lewis and Parker Lewis.
EYC will begin Sept. 8, 2024.
EYC Sunday Nights—5:30 pm
The Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) includes, serves and encourages all youth in 6th–12th grades—helping them to grow into compassionate, faithful, committed followers of Christ. During the school year, EYC meets on Sunday evenings from 5:30–7 pm for large group activities and games, dinner together, prayer and songs in an atmosphere ripe for fun, fellowship and building relationships. We also work together in service for the church and within our community. We are also active with the other youth groups throughout our Diocese. If you have any questions or if you would like to be added to our weekly email list, please contact Virginia Christian.
Happening in Alabama
Happening is a three-day weekend during which 10th–12th graders spend time seriously considering the person and teaching of Jesus Christ in a relaxed, fun, informal and loving atmosphere. The weekends are held each year at a different parish around the Diocese of Alabama. There are opportunities for everyone to share, discuss, learn and live with fellow Christians in an environment of acceptance and understanding and experience a personal encounter with the living Christ, as expressed in the traditions of the Episcopal Church.
