Happenings in Georgia
Due to the structure of the weekend, we can only accept applications up to 10 days
prior to the weekend as space permits.
prior to the weekend as space permits.
What is Happening?
Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers for teenagers. It is designed for youth
in grades 10 – 12 and sponsored by the Episcopal Church. Most young people have serious
questions about Jesus and the Church. Happening is designed to address these questions. During a
Happening weekend, participants experience the love of Christ as shown through prayer, worship,
and the ministry of peers, clergy, and lay adults. The Happeners are encouraged to make their
renewed faith a part of their everyday lives. Happening shows how Christianity can keep pace
with the many changes in our lives and our world.
Two weekends are held each year at the Diocese of Georgia Episcopal Conference Center, Honey
Creek in Waverly, Georgia. A steering committee made up of youth and adults from each
convocation meets two times a year to select the staff for the upcoming Happening. There are
Happening reunion groups led by volunteer adults and youth in some communities across the
diocese. The program is under the direction of the Right Rev'd Henry I. Louttit, Episcopal Bishop
of Georgia. Jody Grant (706-738-5774) serves as the volunteer Lay Coordinator of the Happening
program.
Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers for teenagers. It is designed for youth
in grades 10 – 12 and sponsored by the Episcopal Church. Most young people have serious
questions about Jesus and the Church. Happening is designed to address these questions. During a
Happening weekend, participants experience the love of Christ as shown through prayer, worship,
and the ministry of peers, clergy, and lay adults. The Happeners are encouraged to make their
renewed faith a part of their everyday lives. Happening shows how Christianity can keep pace
with the many changes in our lives and our world.
Two weekends are held each year at the Diocese of Georgia Episcopal Conference Center, Honey
Creek in Waverly, Georgia. A steering committee made up of youth and adults from each
convocation meets two times a year to select the staff for the upcoming Happening. There are
Happening reunion groups led by volunteer adults and youth in some communities across the
diocese. The program is under the direction of the Right Rev'd Henry I. Louttit, Episcopal Bishop
of Georgia. Jody Grant (706-738-5774) serves as the volunteer Lay Coordinator of the Happening
program.
“Best time of my life…”
During a Happening weekend, we worship,
play, sing, and talk about God’s place in
our lives. We make new friends who share
similar concerns and questions – a
reassuring discovery. A teen who acts as
“rector” leads the weekend with the help of
a staff consisting mostly of youth. Some
staff members give challenging talks, after
which there’s time for discussion and
activity. Together, the staff and participants
share in an exploration of the impact of
Christian faith in our daily lives.
During a Happening weekend, we worship,
play, sing, and talk about God’s place in
our lives. We make new friends who share
similar concerns and questions – a
reassuring discovery. A teen who acts as
“rector” leads the weekend with the help of
a staff consisting mostly of youth. Some
staff members give challenging talks, after
which there’s time for discussion and
activity. Together, the staff and participants
share in an exploration of the impact of
Christian faith in our daily lives.
“Lasts a lifetime…”
A Happening experience is just a beginning. The
idea is to get closer to God during the weekend
and then to continue growing in the Christian
way of life. Happeners are encouraged to
participate fully in the life of their local
congregation.
A Happening experience is just a beginning. The
idea is to get closer to God during the weekend
and then to continue growing in the Christian
way of life. Happeners are encouraged to
participate fully in the life of their local
congregation.
For more information, please contact:
Jody Grant, Diocesan Happening Coordinator
Rebecca Westgate, Assistant Coordinator
Gina Jenkins, Diocesan Youth Programs Director
Jody Grant, Diocesan Happening Coordinator
Rebecca Westgate, Assistant Coordinator
Gina Jenkins, Diocesan Youth Programs Director
| LINKS Happening #81 Online Registration for Happening Covenant and Medical Release Or Print out Registration forms below Happening Lock In Registration Form Request a Happening Lock In Registration form (Be sure to include your name and Happening #) Candidate Application (must have Acrobat Reader to view) Staff Application (must have Acrobat Reader to view) Youth Programs Diocese of Georgia Honey Creek National Happening Forms as WORD documents Candidate Application Staff Application Lock In Regis. as WORD file |
To attend a Happening weekend you must:
Have completed the 9th grade and have not begun
college.
Fill out the application, including all signatures.
Send the application with a deposit of $45.00 to:
Episcopal Diocese of Georgia Youth
218 Hampshire Road
Savannah, GA 31410
912-236-2007 (fax)
(the balance of the fee is due upon arrival at Happening)
Have completed the 9th grade and have not begun
college.
Fill out the application, including all signatures.
Send the application with a deposit of $45.00 to:
Episcopal Diocese of Georgia Youth
218 Hampshire Road
Savannah, GA 31410
912-236-2007 (fax)
(the balance of the fee is due upon arrival at Happening)
Weekend Fee: $85.00
Scholarship assistance is available by sending
a confidential written request with your
application. Please seek assistance from your
home church before submitting a request.
Scholarship assistance is available by sending
a confidential written request with your
application. Please seek assistance from your
home church before submitting a request.
Make checks payable to:
Episcopal Youth Programs
The registration fee for Happening is nonrefundable
after 14 days preceding the Happening for which you
are registered. The registration fee may be transferred
one time to a specific future weekend at the time the
cancellation is made.
Episcopal Youth Programs
The registration fee for Happening is nonrefundable
after 14 days preceding the Happening for which you
are registered. The registration fee may be transferred
one time to a specific future weekend at the time the
cancellation is made.
| Weekend Dates: Happening #81 August 1-3, 2008 Happening #82 January 23-25, 2009 SEE NOTE BELOW ABOUT MAILING ADDRESS!!! |
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Mail them to:
Episcopal Diocese of Georgia Youth
218 Hampshire Road
Savannah, GA 31410
912-236-2007 (fax)
Rd address!!!!
Mail them to:
Episcopal Diocese of Georgia Youth
218 Hampshire Road
Savannah, GA 31410
912-236-2007 (fax)
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