SPARK

Igniting Youth Ministry in Trent Durham

Monthly Archives: January 2012

SPARK 2012 Youth Minister’s Retreat: May 4-6, Jackson’s Point

THEME: Rediscovering Jesus SPEAKER: Dr. Brian Walsh and Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat COST: $80 Youth ministry can sometimes be incredibly intimidating.  We can feel alone and inadequate.  This weekend is to meet both these needs.  Come and meet other youth workers across the Diocese, here the vision of Archbishop Johnson for youth ministry, engage with two [...]

Fotoshop: A Great Body Image Video

If you are going to be doing a discussion with your youth about body image and the unrealistic expectations created by the media, check this video out. It could be great for starting the discussion, or just to break the ice.  The best part for me was when the song plays “Maybe she’s born with [...]

Justice Camp: August 19-24 2012

Justice Camp is an opportunity for Anglicans interested in social justice, young and old, to come together.  Unlike a conference, Justice Camp is interactive with active learning through immersion experiences with local justice partners.  Camps are intergenerational and an interdisciplinary training event which will radically transform, inform, inspire, equip, and challenge participants to pursue justice [...]