The partnership dioceses will hold a spring retreat weekend for youth in both junior high (grades 6-8) and senior high (grades 9-12) from May 10 to 11, with the option of staying through May 12. The retreat will be held at the Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center in Bemus Point, New York and costs $60 to attend. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. on May 10 and conclude May 11 at 7:30 p.m., with optional additional programming that will conclude May 12 at 1 p.m.
The junior high retreat will be modeled on Journeys, a program developed by members of Western New York about 10 years ago. The program is based on the understanding that we are all on a spiritual journey, and that in all journeys, there are choices, bumps, smooth passages, dead ends, and unexpected surprises.
The senior high retreat will build on Journeys and focus on living our lives in Christ. What does that look like for youth and young adults in the church and in the world?
Please email Missioner for Children and Youth Wendy Schumacher with questions.
Pending the Standing Committees’ approval of candidates for ordination, Bishop Sean and the partnership staff anticipate that a service of ordination will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Buffalo. Please save the date and watch for details coming soon.
Congregations from across the Partnership are invited to bring candidates for confirmation and reception to this service.
If you plan on bringing candidates, please let Vanessa Butler know.
