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By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35
Youth Serving at Christ Church
We hope to allow our youth to develop a serving heart that understands and desires our call to be Christ's hands in our world today both locally and globally. We hope to accomplish these goals by educating our youth about the needs of the world and by developing relationships with communities in need.
June
July
- Mission Trips. Contact Anne Ratcliffe, ratcliffea@christchurchcharlotte.org or John Porter-Acee, porter-aceej@christchurchcharlotte.org, Costa Rica Trips: 15th - 21st and 22nd - 28th.
- Episcopal Outreach Camp: Sunday 22nd - Wednesday 25th. Contact Anne Ratcliffe, ratcliffea@christchurchcharlotte.org or John Porter-Acee, porter-aceej@christchurchcharlotte.org. Click here to download a registration form (should be on youth page)
- Glory Ridge – July 29th – Aug 4th Glory Ridge is a Christian work camp located in western NC in Madison County. It is a very rustic camp sitting on a ridge overlooking the French Broad River. We will be serving those in the surrounding county, making repairs, and doing work projects as needed. Drew Courtright one of our new youth ministers who will join us at the end of July, will be leading the trip. Glory Ridge is a very special place for him where he served and led in years past. You can expect long work days with great experiences and evenings filled with cooking, debriefing, worship, music, laughter and building community among peers. We won’t forget to throw in a day or two of fun like rafting and such!! Registration forms can be downloaded here. Let us know if you are interested and we will start building a team for Glory Ridge. The middle school mission trip is for rising 7th – rising 9th graders. Contact Anne Ratcliffe if you have questions 704 714-7941 or ratcliffea@christchurchcharlotte.org. Sunday, August 7th - Saturday, August 13th.
Middle School Summer Options 2012
Below is information about some fantastic youth programs that are offered this summer. We highly recommend any and all of these programs as ways to continue to grow in your faith and have some fun during the summer. To register for EOC or Glory Ridge, please fill out the attached sheet(s). The deadline for signups will be March 15th. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Junior Young People (JYP). June 17-22. Kanuga Conference Center. Hendersonville, NC.
For one whole week in the summer, Kanuga is entirely taken over by YOUTH! Youth Week at Kanuga consists of three separate conferences that run side by side. Junior Young People for middle school, Senior Young People for high school, and AWWWY- Adults Who Work With Youth for... the title pretty much says it. JYP is an excellent conference for middle schoolers. “JYPers” stay in the Inn (hotel-style rooms) at Kanuga and meet together in large and small groups each day. There are various activities and free time, a healing service, Eucharist, and a dance! More than that there is the expression of God’s unconditional love by a superb staff of young adults and a wonderful energy from the JYPers, too. The theme this year is “Thoughts, Words, and Deeds.” Registration is done through Kanuga’s website http://www.kanuga.org/conference-calendar/conference-calendar-details/jyp-thoughts-words-and-deeds.
Episcopal Outreach Camp. July 22-25. Charlotte.
Episcopal Outreach Camp (EOC) is a service-oriented overnight camp sponsored by the Episcopal churches of Charlotte. Youth from local Episcopal churches work with local ministries to learn about needs in our own back yard and participate in local service. EOC is three days and three nights of time spent getting to know other Episcopal youth, practicing a Gospel-based faith of giving our time & talent in service to others, fun-filled activities, swimming opportunities and fun evening activities. Ministries visited in the past have been: Raptor Center, St Mark’s Slave cemetery, Davidson Housing Coalition, Rama Road Elementary, and Urban Ministry.
Glory Ridge. July 29- August 4. Madison County, NC.
Christ Church offers a short-term mission experience for middle schoolers with a week at Glory Ridge. Glory Ridge is a mission camp in Madison County, NC where groups come up for a week to serve the local community by doing repairs on homes and being present with the people they are serving all in the name of Jesus. Last year was Christ Church’s first year at Glory Ridge and it was a terrific experience. This mission week is just for middle school, so it is a great chance to bond and serve together. Plus, on Friday night, we go to The Depot in Marshall for some good old mountain bluegrass! Glory Ridge is great opportunity for the Mr. or Mrs. Fix-It of you house to come as a chaperone and help guide the youth on the job sites alongside the Glory Ridge summer staff. We are looking for five adult volunteers.
High School Summer Options 2012
Below is information about some summer service opportunities that are offered through Christ Church. We highly recommend any and all of these programs as ways to continue to grow in your faith and serve this summer.
Freedom Schools. June 18-July 27. Christ Lutheran Church. Charlotte, NC.
Freedom School Partners is dedicated to serving at-risk students and families living in poverty in Charlotte. Their mission is to engage, educate and empower children to succeed in school and in life through quality, year-round educational enrichment programs. This year Christ Church is partnering with Christ Lutheran Church in running one of 25 Freedom Schools in our area. All high schoolers are invited to participate in afternoon activities and other opportunities listed on the Freedom Schools flyer. Rising 11/12 grades and college freshman are invited to apply to be an Intern Assistant (application enclosed). Questions? Contact Betsy Zarzour at zarzourb@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6970.
Vacation Bible School. June 18 – June 21. Christ Episcopal Church.
Vacation Bible School is a great way to get involved at church this summer. Rising 6 – 12th graders are invited to help- and there are lots of ways to share your talents! VBS runs Monday – Thursday from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM. You can find volunteer forms on the website: http://www.christchurchcharlotte.org/www/docs/272.158#zapped or contact Lindsay Full: fullL@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6971.
HUGS Camp. July 9-14. The Summit at Haw River State Park. Brown Summit, NC.
HUGS stands for “Helping Understand God through Sharing.” HUGS is a camp for people with special needs and has been held annually for 24 years. At HUGS, able-bodied “Helper Campers” are buddied up with a HUGS Camper for the week. The goal is to give the HUGS campers a full camp experience that they could never have without this camp and their helper. Drew has been a counselor four out of the last five years and will be there again this year. It is such a unique experience of the Kingdom of God. Check out this video to get a look at what HUGS Camp is all about. http://vimeo.com/30508525. More information and registration is online at www.hugscamp.com.
Year Round Opportunities for Youth (self scheduled)
Millennium Development Goal/Monthly Projects
occur each month at Christ Church. Youth are invited to assist with "drives" for supplies or raising awareness/money for monthly tasks. Contact: Christine DeLia at deliac@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6959 or Sarah Brincefield at brincefields@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6962 for more information.
Crisis Assistance
offers emergency financial assistance for Housing and Utilities to people experiencing a crisis. Opportunities include: 1) Muffin Ministry (provide a friendly face, muffins and/or coffee to clients while they wait their turn in line). 2) Clothing Assistants (assist in receiving, sorting, inspecting and hanging donations. Greatest need is Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, also Tuesday evenings until 9:00 PM and the first, second, and third Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM). Contact Michelle Hamilton at 704-371-3001 to schedule a date to serve.
Samaritan House
offers homeless people a place to recuperate after they have been released from the hospital. Families are invited to cook a meal or bake cookies, then deliver to Samaritan House (located in front lawn of YWCA on Park Road). Other opportunities are available (doing loads of laundry, light cleaning, etc.) Contact Tom Holmes at 704-527-1130 to schedule a meal or help with other activities.
Loaves and Fishes
collects, sorts, donates and distributes canned and non-perishable food to people in crisis. Children six years and older are invited to sort and/or pack donated food with a parent. Get a group of six-eight people together for a flexible time slot or sign up to be with any "team" on Wednesday or Friday mornings. Teens are invited to come (parental supervision not necessary). Contact Valerie Crockett to serve at 704-523-4333.
Hope Haven
provides housing and vocational assistance to adults. Families are invited to put together toiletries kits (soap, toothpaste, etc) for guests and deliver to site. Teens are invited to come with parents and help organize their clothing cupboard. Contact Lynn Bradley Hitch to schedule clothes sorting 704-372-8809.
YWCA (Women in Transition Program)
serves women moving from homelessness back into the workplace. Collection drive to create "Welcome packets" are always needed (new twin sheet sets, pillows, twin mattress pads, quilts, stationary, stamps, coffee mugs). Contact Christine DeLia at deliac@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6959, Sarah Brincefield at brincefields@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6962 or Kirsten Sikkelee 704-525-5770 X217.
Urban Ministry Center
provides services and lunch daily to our homeless Neighbors. Families are invited to sign up for date to assist with making and serving lunch - open seven days a week. Contact Christine DeLia at deliac@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6959, Sarah Brincefield at brincefields@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6962 or Jo Conrad 704-347-3570.
Society of St. Andrews
provides gleaning opportunities for our local fields, so that produce not selected by grocery stores might be given to food banks and shelters. Contact Marilyn Marks at 704-553-1730.
The list of service opportunities for parishioners is endless! The above list is a brief list of easy ideas for Youth. For more information or specifics, please feel free to contact Christine DeLia at deliac@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6959 or Sarah Brincefield at brincefields@christchurchcharlotte.org or 704-714-6962.
 
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