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Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers for teenagers in grades 9-12, with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. The Happening Weekend begins Friday evening and continues through Sunday afternoon, there are many activities designed for fun and Christian community building among participants.
What is Happening
ABOUT THE HAPPENING PROGRAM
The Happening program is meant to be one of the instruments within the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Tradition of renewing the Christian church in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that the church may more readily respond to its call to spread the Kingdom of God throughout the world.
It seeks to achieve this purpose by bringing young persons and adults to fuller personal knowledge of, and relationship with, the Lord Jesus Christ, and to a deeper level of commitment and apostleship.
IN RELATIONSHIP
Happening is a peer-led weekend that gives teens the opportunity to encounter the unconditional love of Christ in profound ways. Throughout the weekend, youth are invited to reflect on their lives, their relationship with God, and their relationship with others. It is a powerful experience, and one that often forges relationships that last for years, if not decades.
Spiritual Directors play a big part in the Happening weekend. Teens have the opportunity to dive into their faith deeper through discussion, experience, and worship.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Throughout the weekend, a series of talks are delivered by youth and clergy to present the elements that define the catechism process and a mature profession of faith. The presentation of key talks by youth, drawing on personal life experiences, is intended to offer Christ's message to candidates in ways they can relate to and to help answer many of the faith questions youth struggle with daily.
Teens enjoy songs, music, and games led by the Entertainment team, and regular worship - from morning prayer to compline - is also a large component of the weekend.