Youth Ministries
Nurturing Children and Youth Through Faith and Community.
Ministry Details
The purpose of diocesan Youth Programs is to build a community of Christian friends. We strengthen our relationship with God through the community we build when we are together, and we take this strengthened faith into our daily lives.
All of the youth events are designed by youth, planned by youth, and led by youth. We have a variety of events throughout the year for various age groups and interests.
Children & Youth Minister Retreat
Who: All adults who work with children & youth in a parish setting
When: July 10-11, 2026
Where: Honey Creek
*Registration Coming Soon!
Acolyte Festival 2026
Who: 3rd-12th grade acolytes
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Youth Presence at Diocesan Convention
Who: 6th-12th grade youth
When: November 6-7, 2026
Where: College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick
Winterblast
Who: 6th-12th grade youth
Where: Honey Creek
When: TBD
Happening #113
Who: 9th-12th grade youth
Where: Honey Creek
When: November 20-22, 2026
*Registration Coming Soon!
Children & Youth Minister Retreat
Who: 7th – 9th grade youth
When: TBD
Where: Honey Creek
*Registration Coming Soon!
Ministry Contacts
Canon For Program & Liturgy
The Rev. Joshua Varner
jvarner@gaepiscopal.org
New Beginnings Coordinator
Karen Bell
karenmackenziebell@gmail.com
Happening Coordinators
The Rev. Joshua Varner
jvarner@gaepiscopal.org
Liz Williams
lwilliams@gaepiscopal.org