Youth
Of
Saint
Hilarys

EYE 2011

Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota
June 22-26, 2011

What is the Episcopal Youth Event?

The Episcopal Youth Event, (E.Y.E.), is intended to serve as a celebration to inspire a deeper faith in Jesus Christ, and a renewed commitment to mission and ministry. It is the second largest event in the Episcopal Church and the single largest youth event in the Episcopal Church, typically attended by some 1500 young people, adult sponsors, bishops, staff and resource people.

E.Y.E. is jam packed with fun and excitement! It is an opportunity to meet other youth from all over the world and experience the church on a global level. 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. Participants also meet daily in an ongoing small groups. A variety or other
activities such as carnivals, forums, workshops, sports/recreation and free time help round out the schedule.

E.Y.E. is a triennial event (held once every three years) as mandated by General Convention of the Episcopal Church. The first E.Y.E. was held in 1982 at The University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. The most recent EYE was held in 2009 at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. This year's-Episcopal Youth Event will- take place at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota June 22-26, 2011. E.Y.E. is put on by the National Episcopal Church office. It is designed by a group of youth and adults from across the United States and beyond.

How Will Our Delegation Be Chosen?

Young people who are currently in grades 9-12 in the 2010-2011 school year are invited to apply to participate in E.Y.E. 2010 as a member of the Diocese of Southwest Florida's delegation. Those who are currently in 10th - 12th grades may receive priority consideration as they will not be eligible to attend in 2014.

This year, our diocese will be filling 14 slots for young people. We will strive to build a delegation that represents our diocese in terms of geography, demographics as well as race, ethnicity and socioeconomic background.

Applicants should be REGULAR participants in the life and worship of their congregation. A recommendation from the Rector or Sr. Warden of each applicant's congregation is also required along with a recommendation from a youth worker in their Parish.

Delegates will be selected by committee. Upon selection, youth will be required to attend 3 mandatory meetings throughout the upcoming year as well as pay $400.00 to cover the cost of travel.

Meeting dates are as follows:

• October 8-9th Diocesan Convention
• December 4th-Location TBA
• May 21-Location TBA

For more information, please contact:

Jackie Overton
941-488-7714
youth@stmarksvenice.com

And check out the Official EYE Website

Young people interested in being part of our diocesan delegation should download and complete the application in full and return to:

Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida
Attention: Michelle Mercurio
7313 Merchant Court
Sarasota FL 34240

Fax: 941-556-0321
mmercurio@episcopalswfl.org