Emmanuel Church, Athens, GA: Youth Programs


This weekly program from 9:15am-10:30am allows youth the opportunity to explore the truth, goodness and beauty of Christ. Encouraged with scripture, tradition and reason students are invited to engage their faith critically, while understanding its role in their daily life.
Mission projects open youth to the experience of Christ in their neighbor. Parish and Diocesan opportunities offer youth a nurturing environment to step outside of their comfort zones.			Every first and third Sunday of the month students come together for fellowship and fun. Events fall anywhere between 12:00pm and 7:00pm somewhere between Athens and Atlanta.
Confirmation is student's personal response to the Holy Spirits presence in their life. For those who choose to respond there is an 18 week guided journey through the Episcopal faith and the pillars of the one, holy catholic and apostolic Church.			Through this ministry students are invited to participate n the sacramental and liturgical life of the church. This act of service is a great way for students to come to know Jesus Christ through corporate prayer.
From camping to the beach, students are invited to escapte he hustle and bustle of everyday life to be present with Christ and each other. Each semester there is a retreat that focuses on a particular aspect of faith, from prayer to life in the Risen Christ, students are offered multiple opportunities to exercise their faith.