Episcopal Youth Community of SWFL

06/05/2026

It's been too long - the Acolyte Festival is returning! 🎉 Join us August 22nd at the Cathedral for a day built for acolytes, vergers, and the leaders who walk alongside them. Workshops, a cookout lunch, and a whole lot of diocesan community. All ages, all experience levels. Register as an individual or family/church here:  https://episcopalflorida.wufoo.com/forms/m1vi29ru14pvnao/

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

This weekend, our youth sat alongside the greater Church at Water and the Word, and they showed up fully. They worshipped, asked hard questions, and wrote a prayer that sent us all back into the world. Because that’s what we do. We go in, to go out.
None of this happens without people. The hands that planned, prepared, and served every detail of this weekend. The adults who walked alongside our teenagers with patience and love. And the youth themselves, who brought their whole hearts to every moment.
We leave this place changed, and we leave this place together as ONE. AMEN

04/29/2026

There’s still time to register!! Come hang out with your friends this weekend! https://episcopalflorida.wufoo.com/forms/mv7z0ih0g0oz9y/

Hey Youth! This is your invite. 🌊
Water and the Word | May 1 & 2
Worship. Deep convos. Games. Food. Friends.
Slow down. Dig deeper. Leave more connected.

04/27/2026

Today some of our Youth Council members met for their bimonthly in-person meeting! We focused on familiarizing ourselves with The Four Pathways and how they apply to our youth council and our call to serve the Diocesan youth community. Of course, no meeting would be complete without some good food!

04/24/2026

The YaYA Commission hosted a terrific April Youth Workers Meet-Up today at DaySpring! Leaders from across the diocese that lead youth in various contexts came together for some training, led by a few of their own! A huge thank-you to Jackie for her presentation on planning youth mission trips, and to Ayana for her presentation on creative programming using pop culture. These Meet-Ups are held 3x a year, offering a mix of networking, sabbath, training, and fellowship. We hope to see you all at the next one in September!

04/21/2026

Hey Youth! This is your invite. 🌊
Water and the Word | May 1 & 2
Worship. Deep convos. Games. Food. Friends.
Slow down. Dig deeper. Leave more connected.

04/16/2026

We hope to see youth workers from across the diocese next Friday! https://episcopalflorida.wufoo.com/forms/m512yt20n1ww45/

Youth Workers April Meet-Up: Training & Equipping

Friday, April 24 9AM-2PM | DaySpring, Bishop Haynes Meeting Room

This month’s focus is all about training and equipping. You’ll hear from colleagues as they share their areas of expertise, practical tools, and real-life wisdom from the field. Expect encouragement, fresh ideas, and time to connect with others who understand the work you do.

This gathering is open to all who serve with teens in any capacity - volunteers, employed staff, and supporting clergy. Coffee & pastries and lunch provided. If you would like to join us, use this link to register: https://episcopalflorida.wufoo.com/forms/m512yt20n1ww45/

04/13/2026

There is Joy in THIS House of the Lord!! 🙌 Today we wrapped up Happening 91 here at DaySpring, and it was truly a magnificent weekend surrounded in God’s grace, love, and goodness. Happeners, welcome to this community ❤️ Team - well done, good and faithful servants!

04/02/2026

Come and see what God can do in a weekend ✝️ it’s just over a week away! Register now before time runs out! https://www.eycofswfl.org/happening