Youth Activities

• Summer Trips
• Spotlight Events
• Youth Minitries Activities

Summer Trip Spotlight

The success of this year’s Sauce Off Dinner generated $4,000 income and included wide participation from both youth and adult volunteers. This event has organically bloomed into a Cathedral tradition in just 3 years!  I am grateful for this community effort!  Mary Sicilia received the 2008 Battle of the Spoon and her grandfather, Gianni, was honored. The income raised at the Sauce Off Dinner directly offsets the youth participant costs for both the Honduras Mission Trip and the Middle School Outdoor Summer Trip.

The Sauce Off Chefs!

Our 2007 Honduras Mission Trip

OUTDOOR SUMMER TRIP for Middle School Youth
Experiencing God in Nature and in Partnership with OES
August 10 - 14, 2008, GRADES 6 - 8
Central Oregon
Download the Information & Registration Packet Please note: this trip is now open to Grades 6 - 8.

Continuing our offering of a middle school summer trip, the Youth Commission is sponsoring another summer outdoor trip.  We invite you to participate!  Last summer the middle school group enjoyed on a 4-day rafting trip on the Deschutes River.  The youth group learned rafting and rappelling skills while developing the theme of “trust” as a component of faith.  This summer we will extend the outdoor experience into Central Oregon and go rafting, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, swimming, camping and engage in multiple team building exercises. 

Over the last 3 years, Trinity’s Youth Commission has built a partnership with the Oregon Episcopal School (OES).  We are proud to announce that the OES Outdoor Program will guide Trinity’s Outdoor Summer Trip, August 10-14.  This trip is specifically designed for Trinity’s Middle School students. 

Please review the information contained in the summer trip packet and prayerfully consider applying to be part of the Outdoor Summer Trip.  This trip will promote trust and strong friendships that transcended to individual and group spirituality.  Also, it is an opportunity to experience natural beauty and to learn some new sports.  We are looking for youth who are demonstrate openness to outdoor activities, a readiness to be part of a team, and a willingness to face challenges.

To Apply
To apply, review the attached information packet, complete the Permission Slip form, and turn in a check for $425 by May 18.  Note that due to space limitations we may not be able to accept all applicants.  Priority will be given on a first come basis. You will be notified of the status of your application by May 22.  The trip meeting will be on Sunday, August 3 at 1pm.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the trip leaders.

Trip Leaders:  Tom Handel handelt@oes.edu and Robin Hampson,litlegabe@aol.com

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Nash on the ropes!

Spotlight Events

MIDDLE SCHOOL DIOCESAN CONFERENCE
May 31-June 1. GRADES 6-12
Coos Bay
All middle school students are invited to an overnight with youth from around our state.  We’ll spend time at the Coos Bay beach playing Frisbee and other beach games.  After you send in your registration form, contact Heather Wenrick to arrange rides for all the Trinity middle school youth.  Seeking volunteers to drive the youth group to Eugene.  From there, we’ll rent a bus. 

POOL PARTY
June 29, 4:00 - 8:00pm, Middle & High School Youth
Middle and high school youth are invited to a pool party, along with youth from surrounding Portland Episcopal parishes. We will meet at St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church, 120 NE Knott Street. Then everyone will walk to nearby Dishman Pool, reserved just for us. Feel free to invite friends. Afterward, St. Philip's is hosting a barbeque. Cost is $10.
More information: David Champion, modernherodotus@hotmail.com.

OAK'S PARK SKATING
August 31, 5:00-7:00pm
Join Trinity youth and other youth from surrounding Portland Episcopal parishes for an evening of skating at Oak's Park. There will also be a picnic beforehand.
More information: David Champion, modernherodotus@hotmail.com.

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Youth Ministries Activities 

ACOLYTE PROGRAM, Grades 7 - 12                                       
Date: once a month serving as an acolyte
Hours: 9:45-11:30a.m.
Coordinator:  Helen Sudbury, helensudbury@comcast.net
The Acolyte Ministry welcomes middle and high school youth to serve at the altar.  Once trained, acolytes advance to take on more altar responsibilities.  Trainings occur throughout the year, by contacting the Acolyte Coordinator Helen Sudbury. 

Download the Acolyte Schedule

Acolytes Serve at the Altar during the Sunday Service

COVENTRY SINGERS, Grades 6-12                                        
Dates: Practice is every Sunday.  Leading worship on April 6 & May 11
Hours: 9-9:50a.m.
Location:  Youth Loft
Coordinator:  Mia Hall Savage, miahallsavage@aol.com
Coventry Singers invites all middle and high school youth to an energetic and fun choir.  You learn how to sing, improve your singing, and become part of the amazing music leadership of Trinity Cathedral. 

Trinity's Coventry Singers, led by Mia Savage

YOUTH COMMISSION
Adult and Youth Leadership Team
Second Tuesday’s of the month
6:30 – 8:00pm, Youth Loft
Contact: Chairperson Liz Capps, (503) 281–2642
The monthly meeting is open to adults and youth. The responsibilities of the commission are to report on the youth programs, review the budget, and organize two annual fundraisers: Christmas wreaths sales and the Sauce Off Dinner, scheduled March 1st, 6:30–8:30pm.

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