Diocesan offerings in Youth Formation — for information contact our Youth Director or visit the Diocese of Atlanta website at www.episcopalatlanta.org.

• Diocesan Youth Council (DYC)
  Sponsored by the Diocese of Atlanta, this camp-like retreat is at Camp Mikell and is a weekend of fun and fellowship. Jr. DYC is designed for middle school youth and is scheduled for December. Sr. DYC for senior high youth is scheduled for January. Come take a journey and explore your personal beliefs and faith. Adults and youth may apply to be Council members in February for the DYC retreat weekends.

• Episcopalooza
  Each year the Diocese, along with a local parish, hosts a lock-in. The night is filled with music, singing, art and drama put on by the youth of the Diocese. Episcopalooza is held in April for high school youth.

• Happening
  Happening is a retreat for spiritual renewal designed for high school youth. Happening is the high school version of the greater Cursillo movement. The weekend consists of talks, small group times, singing, and praying. Happening is November and March at Camp Mikell and is available to students in 10th to 12th grades.

• New Beginnings
  New Beginnings is a younger version of Happening and is designed to respond to the issues, concerns and needs of teenagers in 6th through 9th grades. New Beginnings offers an opportunity for teenagers to explore and develop their faith in a safe and fun environment. This year’s retreats are October and February.

• Winterlight
  For students in grades 9-12, a chance to be in community with other young Episcopalians from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or in a group. Dec. 27 to Jan. 1 at Kanuga Conference Center, North Carolina, registration is available at www.kanuga.org.