High Plains Hosts 2002 Episcopal Youth Event
Episcopal News Service. March 6, 2002 [2002-056-2]
This summer, the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) takes place 8,000 feet above sea level on the campus of the University of Wyoming, in Laramie, WY, July 23-28, 2002. EYE is an event sponsored by the Episcopal Church every three years for youth in grades 9-12.
Following the tragedies of September 11th, the EYE design team committed to make this year's conference focus on issues affecting youth today and offer a faith-based, hopeful response to the world in which teenagers find themselves. The team chose "Bring It to the High Plains! Tell the People Who I Am!" as the guiding theme, inspired by I Timothy 4:11-16. Traditions for this event include dynamic worship, a cultural fair with items to exchange with other dioceses, lots of games and a chance to experience the high plains of the western part of the United States. "The people of Laramie are excited to be our hosts, and I hope we will respond with excitement to their offerings," said Linda Ray, a member of the team.
Registration for EYE is already underway within individual dioceses, and each diocese creates its own process for selecting representatives to the gathering. For more information, contact local Diocesan Youth Coordinators or the diocesan office. The cost for EYE is $275, including room and board, worship, program and recreational activities. Deadline for provincial registration is May 1st.