The Diocese of Virginia would like to formally invite your high school youth to join us at Richmond Hill for the first annual diocesan spiritual formation retreat…..
#Awaken:Grace
What is#Awaken:Grace?
#Awaken:Grace is our first annual spiritual formation retreat for high school youth here in the Diocese of Virginia. As many as 32 youth (and our adult team) will gather at Richmond Hill Retreat Center( in downtown Richmond for a weekend of intentional spiritual growth and formation that goes beyond your typical youth program. The weekend program is designed to push you in your relationship with God and to help you become more in touch with your spiritual self. We challenge you to come with an open mind and heart to grow in your faith and experience God in new ways.
Who will be there?
High school youthfrom all over our diocese are invited to attend this event. The programming was written and created from the ground up specifically for this event by our wonderful leadership team, who will also be there to help lead and live with us in community:
The Rev. Amanda R. Knouse – Rector @ Emmanuel, Delaplane
Emily Rutledge – Youth Minister @ Church of our Saviour, Charlottesville
The Rev. Connor Gwin –Canon Missioner for Youth & Young Adults @ Diocese of SWVA
Pete Nunnally – Director of Adult Formation & Youth Ministries @ St. Paul’s, Richmond
How much does it cost/how do I sign up?
The form is attached, simply fill it out and send it in to the diocese with the registration fee. We are suggesting $80 per youth. Scholarships are available, it is our goal to be sure this event is accessible to any youth who is interested and that cost isn’t an obstacle. If you or your parish would like to contribute to the scholarship fund to help offset the costs for youth who might not otherwise be able to attend you are more than welcome to do so. Please send checks to the Diocese of Virginia.
#Awaken:Grace, a Formation Retreat for Youth
February 3 - 5, 2017 • the Diocese of Virginia• Richmond Hill, RVA
Registration Form
Instructions: All youth must register for this event. The registration fee is $80* per youth. Make checks payable to “The Diocese of Virginia.” Registration forms are due to the Diocese by Wednesday, February 1, 2017. For registration availability after the deadline or for scholarship assistance, contact Mike Wade directly, or 1-800-DIOCESE ext. 1027. Youth participants should mail completed forms and checksdirectly to Mike Wade at the Diocese of Virginia. 110 W Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23220.
*Please see flyer about “true cost”, scholarship money is also available as an on needed basis.
Youth Information
Name: / Grade: 9 10 11 12Email: / Gender: Male / Female
Phone: / Phone Type: Home / Cell / Other
Any allergy, medical, or dietary conditions: No / Yes – explain:
Church Name & Location:
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name(s):Phone #1: / Type: (i.e. mom’s cell)
Phone #2: / Type:
Phone #3: / Type:
Insurance Company & Policy #:
Non-Parent Emergency Contact Name & Phone:
Parent/Guardian Permission (Section must be completed and signed by parent/guardian of youth participants.)
Photos/Images:I understand that the Diocese will sometimes record images, sound or video of diocesan events for use in marketing and promotional material, and on Web sites owned by the Diocese. Last names are not printed with photos of youth. Please indicate by checking the box, if you do NOT want images of your child published:
Medical & Liability Release for Minors: I hereby give my permission for my child to attend the Diocese of Virginia’s Formation Retreat for Youth and in the event of an accident or illness, to receive emergency medical treatment as deemed necessary by a licensed physician. I also agree by execution of this document to release the Diocese of Virginia, and all others acting for or on behalf of the Diocese of Virginia from all liability whatsoever, for personal injury, or damages to property, real or personal, caused by, or arising out of activities sponsored by the Diocese of Virginia
Parent/ Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______
#Awaken:Grace, a Formation Retreat for Youth
February 3 - 5, 2017 • the Diocese of Virginia • Richmond Hill, RVA
Event Information
More Details about the Weekend:
-Registration will start at 4:30 p.m., on Friday, February 5th, at the front desk.
-Dinner will be at 6:30 but please try to be there no later than 6:00 PM.
-We will not be eating lunch at Richmond Hill, please arrange pick up for 11:30 AM on Sunday.
-Parking at Richmond Hill is unavailable. Doing pick and drop off (and carpooling!) is best.
-Be sure to have proper clothing (good walking shoes & jacket) for when we go offsite.
Packing List:
-Casual clothes – Remember: it can be cold!
-Comfortable walking shoes
-Flashlight
-Water bottle (very important!)
-Toiletries
-Watch or alarm clock
-Instruments!
DO NOT BRING: Drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, any weapons, cell phones, iPods, MP3 Players, or any other internet ready devices. You also will not need any money for the weekend.
Tentative Weekend Schedule:(Subject to change)
FRIDAY
5:00Youth move in/Registration
6:00 Evening Prayer
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Session 1
9:30Snack
10:00Wrap up & Compline
10:30 Back to rooms
11:00 Lights Out!
SATURDAY
7:00Morning Prayer
7:30 Breakfast
8:30Session II
10:00Break
10:30Mission project: TBD
12:30 Lunch
1:30rest/quiet/free time
3:00Afternoon program (offsite)
6:00Evening Prayer
6:30 Dinner
7:30Session III
9:30Snack
9:45Evening Activity
11:00 Back to Rooms
11:30Lights Out!
SUNDAY
7:00Morning Prayer
7:30 Breakfast
8:30Session IV
10:30Closing Eucharist
11:30 Farewell
Questions?
Contact Mike Wade in the Office of Christian Formation or (800) DIOCESE ext.1027.