EYE17 location announced; Mission Planning Team applications accepted

University of Central Oklahoma in July 2017

Posted Apr 5, 2016
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[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs press release] The next Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) will be held at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK on July 10-14, 2017. EYE17 is being planned by the Episcopal Church in partnership with the Diocese of Oklahoma.

“EYE is always a great event for both our youth and for our adults,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry commented.  “I have attended many of the Episcopal Youth Events and I have fond memories of joining our youth in celebration, learning and fun. EYE17 is a strong component of the Jesus Movement.”

“The Diocese of Oklahoma is excited about hosting the Episcopal Youth Event in 2017,” Oklahoma Bishop Edward J. Konieczny said.  “The youth are an integral part of the Diocese of Oklahoma and hosting the Episcopal Youth Event is an affirmation of our commitment to their formation.”

EYE traditionally draws hundreds of youth from throughout the Episcopal Church. EYE 2017 marks the 13th EYE and remains a popular and well-attended event. EYE 2017 is geared for youth in grades 9-12 during the 2016-2017 academic year and their adult leaders.

“University of Central Oklahoma – UCO – offers a great venue for EYE, with lots of room and great facilities for the range of activities we are planning for EYE17,” Bronwyn Clark Skov, Episcopal Church Youth Ministries Missioner said.  “UCO is located just outside of Oklahoma City, so travel will be easy for all.”

Applications for Mission Planning Team

Applications to serve on EYE2017 Mission Planning Team are now being accepted through April 30. Applications are available here.

To be eligible for the Mission Planning Team, youth applicants must be currently enrolled in grades 9 – 11 and must be a communicant of an Episcopal Church congregation.  Adult applicants must be at least 25 years old, a communicant of an Episcopal Church, and have experience working with high school-aged youth.

Applications for the Young Adult Pastoral Care Team will also be launched soon. This is a great opportunity for young adults to come and serve as mentors, assist with the event, and help make EYE the life changing event it is. More information will be available soon.

For information contact Skov at bskov@episcopalchurch.org.

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