Episcopal Youth Event (E.Y.E.)

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The Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) is a triennial event for young people put on by the Youth Ministries Office of The Episcopal Church. It serves as a celebration to inspire a deeper faith in Jesus Christ, and a renewed commitment to mission and ministry¹. It is usually held during the summer at a college or university and averages about 1500 people in attendance².

1 Who Goes to EYE?
2 Who leads EYE?
3 What Happens at EYE?
4 When is EYE?
5 History
6 References
7 Links

[edit] Who Goes to EYE?

EYE is for young people who have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 by spring of the event year and have not already attended college. Each Episcopal diocese is initially allocated 15 slots (12 for young people and 3 for their adult sponsors)³.

[edit] Who leads EYE?

EYE is coordinated by the staff of the Youth Ministries Office. They select a small Design Team of youth and adults that represent the geography and diversity of the Episcopal Church to run the event⁴. The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church typically attends, speaking daily to the community. A number of Diocesan Bishops also attend, participating with their own Diocesan delegation and assisting with worship.

[edit] What Happens at EYE?

Participants are lodged in the host facility's dorms and eat meals at the campus dining facilities. The event community gathers regularly as a large group for worship, program, music, and media. Every participant also meets daily in an ongoing small group. A variety or other activities, such as carnivals, forums, workshops, sports/recreation, and free time help round out the schedule.

[edit] When is EYE?

EYE is scheduled for July 8-13, 2008 at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. The theme is "Sown in the Heart of Christ".

[edit] History

EYE 1982 at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL.
EYE 1984 was held at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
EYE 1987 was held at Trinity University, San Antonio, TX.
EYE 1990 was held at the University of Montana, Missoula, MT.
EYE 1993 was held at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
EYE 1996 was held at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.
EYE 1999 was also held at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.
EYE 2002 was held at University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY.
EYE 2005 was held at Berea College, Berea, KY⁵.

[edit] References

1. Episcopal Youth Event from the The Episcopal Church's Ministries with Young People website
2. From Youth Connections from The Living Church Magazine July 17, 2005
3. From Youth Connections from The Living Church Magazine July 17, 2005
4. From The Church's Young Face from Episcopal Life Magazine September 1, 2005
5. From Multimedia and Podcast: Episcopal Youth Event 2005 from Episcopal News Service August 4, 2005