Friday’s Scripture Passage: Philemon 1:8-17 Elementary and Junior High: 8 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love.  Senior High: 17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. Theological Summary:  Elementary: The laws and customs of the world are often at odds with Jesus’ teachings of justice and grace. As followers of Christ, we are called to love, regardless of those laws and customs. Junior High: Power, prejudices and past hurts can make relationships ..read more

Thursday’s Scripture Passage: Exodus 18:5-24  Elementary & Junior High: 17 Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you. For the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.  Senior High: 18 The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.  Theological Summary:  Elementary: Sometimes the only way to see clearly is to have things pointed out to you, and God places good mentors in our lives for a reason. Junior High: We all need healthy relationships in which ..read more

Thursday’s Scripture Passage: Luke 15:11-32  Elementary & Junior High: 31 Then the father said to him, “Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.’ “ Senior High: 24 …he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.  Theological Summary:  Elementary: God has room for both those who never make mistakes, and those who make terrible mistakes. God’s grace is for all! Junior High: All of us, no matter how many or how few mi ..read more

Tuesday’s Scripture Passage: Job 2:11-13 Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was. Theological Summary:  Elementary: The presence of God and our friends allows us to feel whatever we feel in a difficult time, without having to pretend we’re fine, or be alone. Junior High: God is always with us and is often most tangible through those closest to us. By being with each other in times of need, God is with us all. Senior High: We do not always have the answers to what’s wrong in the world, so ..read more

Monday’s Scripture Passage: Luke 10:38-42 Focusing on 41-42: “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.  Theological Summary:  Elementary: Each of us brings different gifts to our community and approach our relationship with God in different ways. Our call is to be in relationship the best way we know how, without judging those around us. Junior High: When we accept ourselves and others for who we all are, we learn to love God, our neighbors, and ourselves better. Senior High: Jesus desires us to q ..read more

Sunday’s Scripture Passage: Colossians 3:12-14 Elementary: 12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.  Junior High: 13 Be tolerant with each other and, if someone has a complaint against anyone, forgive each other. As the Lord forgave you, so also forgive each other.  Senior High: 12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.  Theological Summary:  Elementary: Every camper is a beloved child of God, invited into commun ..read more

“A Night of Camp Wood” is a one way to help get the word out about Episcopal Summer Mega Camp at Camp Wood YMCA. The idea is to create a camp-like meal for young people and their parents while also providing the opportunity to share about Episcopal Summer Camp and encourage children and youth to attend. It could be done as a fundraiser for camp scholarships with the whole parish, or just as an informative activity to encourage participation with children, youth, and their families. All of the resources you need to host such an event are available below. Why is it so importation to encourage p ..read more

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We hope that every youth in our diocese will receive an invitation to attend Miqra, and we need your help to make that happen!  What you can do:  Send me a list of the youth in your parish with their address and current grade. We’ll put them on our mailing list and make sure they get an invitation in the mail to Miqra and Camp.  Request copies of the postcard or flyer from me that you can pass out to your young people (just reply to this email with how many you need).  Have a personal conversation with young people in your parish inviting and encouraging them to attend. (O ..read more

Scripture Passage: Mathew 16:13–18 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you, yo ..read more