Episcopal Youth of Western Washington

01/21/2026

Registration is currently open for our Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program! This program is for high school youth and classes start on February 8, 7:00-8:30pm. This is an online program that runs on Sunday evenings through April 19, with the option to be confirmed at Cathedral Day on April 25 at St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle.

For more information, and to register, click here:

Join our Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program!

10/21/2025

Next summer, July 28-31, high school youth (ages 15-18) will have an opportunity to travel to Honolulu, Hawai’i for the Province VIII Youth Pilgrimage. We will be gathering with students from Hawai'i, Taiwan, Arizona, Navajoland, Utah, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and Idaho. As part of a three-day pilgrimage, we will be exploring stories of community through two different lenses, the indigenous community of Hawai'i, and their history of immigration. And we will also bring immigration stories from the Diocese of Olympia.

Our guiding scripture is 1 Corinthians 13:12:

For now we see only a reflection, as in a mirror, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known.

It will shape the way we prepare for the pilgrimage, journey to Hawai’i, partner with the other pilgrims we meet, and return home.

For more information, please visit our registration link: https://ProvinceVIIIGathering.eventbrite.com

08/31/2025

14 youth from our Diocese set sail on Adventuress, Aug. 27-30. This was truly an unforgettable experience where we learned so much about sailing, each other and ourselves.
The ship’s crew said they enjoyed hearing us sing during our Morning and Evening Prayer each day, watching the youth bond so quickly, and being part of our faith community.
I am eternally grateful I had a front row seat in watching these incredible humans be a light to each other and the crew!

07/16/2025

We have a few more spots left on our sailing trip aboard the Adventuress! The dates are August 27-30 and we are inviting rising freshman through recently graduated seniors to join us on this spectacular experience. The cost is $250/person with discounts for siblings--and scholarships are readily available.
For more details about this trip, and to register, visit this link: https://youth-sailing-trip-2025.eventbrite.com

06/10/2025

Come aboard the Adventuress on Aug 27-30!
All high school youth -- rising freshman through graduating seniors -- are invited on a trip of a lifetime aboard the historic schooner, Adventuress. We will spend 4 days/3 nights onboard this 113-foot ship, sailing through the waters of the Puget Sound. Along the way, we will learn about navigation and marine biology (Adventuress is a floating lab!); we'll search for whales and other wildlife; we'll engage in community building activities; cook meals together; create music and prayer; and even take turns sailing the ship!
The cost of this trip is $250/person. Sibling discount: the first child pays in full; each successive sibling will receive a 50% discount. We have scholarships available so please contact Naomi Woodrum for more information: [email protected]
Space is limited so register now: https://youth-sailing-trip-2025.eventbrite.com

03/20/2025

Youth Sailing Trip Aboard the Adventuress is BACK: August 27-30

We had such an incredible experience on this trip last year so we had to offer it again!

All high school youth -- rising freshman through graduating seniors -- are invited on a trip of a lifetime aboard the historic schooner, Adventuress. We will spend 4 days/3 nights onboard this 113-foot ship, sailing through the waters of the Puget Sound. Along the way, we will learn about navigation and marine biology (Adventuress is a floating lab!); we'll search for whales and other wildlife; we'll engage in community building activities; cook meals together; create music and prayer; and even take turns sailing the ship!

The cost of this trip is $250/person. Sibling discount: the first child pays in full; each successive sibling will receive a 50% discount. We have scholarships available so please contact Naomi Woodrum for more information: [email protected]
Space is limited so register now: https://youth-sailing-trip-2025.eventbrite.com

02/03/2025

It's not too late to sign up for our annual Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program!
This is an online program for 8th-12th grade youth and classes will be on Sunday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm, starting February 16 through April 27.
Youth will have the opportunity to be confirmed on Cathedral Day, May 3, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle.
More information can be found at our registration link:

Join our Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program!

08/30/2024

Episcopal Youth of Western Washington hoisting the sails on day 2 of their journey on the schooner Adventuress!

08/29/2024

The Youth Sailing Trip is underway! We welcome your prayers for our HS-age teens who are on board the historic schooner, Adventuress, for a 4-day tour (a 4-day tour)... And much gratitude to our intrepid chaperones: Jeff, Naomi & Nicole, and the crew from Sound Experience!

08/06/2024

Calling all youth--we are in need of acolytes and banner bearers to serve in the ordination & consecration liturgy for Bishop-Elect Phil LaBelle. The service will take place September 14 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. This is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to be part of a special moment in our Diocesan history.

Please follow this link to indicate your interest in serving at the service:

07/31/2024

We have reached our max capacity of 20 youth for the sailing trip!

Excited for the youth from all across our Diocese who are preparing for this end-of-summer adventure together⛵️

06/19/2024

Youth Sailing Trip Aboard the Adventuress: August 28-31

All high school youth -- rising freshman through recently graduated seniors -- are invited on a trip of a lifetime aboard the historic schooner, Adventuress. We will spend 4 days/3 nights onboard this 113-foot ship, sailing through the waters of the Puget Sound. Along the way, we will learn about navigation and marine biology (Adventuress is a floating lab!); we'll search for whales and other wildlife; we'll engage in community building activities; cook meals together; create music and prayer; and even take turns sailing the ship!

The cost of this trip is $200/person. Sibling discount: the first child pays in full; each successive sibling will receive a 50% discount. We have scholarships available so please contact Naomi Woodrum for more information: [email protected]

Here is the registration link, along with a more detailed outline of the trip: https://youthsailingtrip.eventbrite.com