A new blog is being launched for youth and young adult ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota (October 2008). It will have updates on what our Youth Coordinator is up to, what is happening all over the state. It will feature periodic meditations on God and culture. And most importantly, it will have your comments, conversation, updates. If you want to post a full story or set of pictures, e-mail Rita at youth.diocese@midconetwork.com

A big congratulations is in order for Trinity, Watertown. Despite being in a difficult time without a Rector, Trinity has persevered to plan the Youth Convention next summer. Two major components have been secured: Convention location, and entertainment. The youth of Trinity met with and booked well-known Christian band Bread of Stone to perform at the Convention. In addition, they have raised almost all of the funds needed to pay for the band as their gift to the Youth Convention. Wow! Great work! The convention planning committee, including Brenda Boettecher and Julie Plunkett, has secured a contract with the Lake Poinsett camping facilities to feed and house the convention. This is going to be a spectacular event you wont want to miss!

This spring, look for youth ministry training events in your deanery. These events will be tailored to the special needs of each of the Deaneries in the Diocese. Ideas? Requests? Contact your Dean, Priest or Rev. Powell at youth.diocese@midconetwork.com