What is Happening?
Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers, for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. The Happening program is meant to be one of the instruments within the Anglican Tradition of renewing the Christian church in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that the church may more readily respond to its call to spread the Kingdom of God throughout the world. It seeks to achieve this purpose by bringing young persons and adults to fuller personal knowledge of and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to a deeper level of commitment and apostleship.
What can I expect during Happening?
During the Happening weekend, which usually begins Friday evening and continues through Sunday afternoon, there are many activities designed for fun and Christian community building among participants. There are games, music, great food, and a chance to talk with peers about things that really matter.
Students “go through” Happening only once, after that, they may come back and serve on Happening staff, recreating the experience for others.
The program focuses on three big questions:
1. Who am I?
2. Where do I fit?
3. What difference can I make?
and what the good news of Jesus Christ can tell us about these questions.
Our Next Happening: Happening #80
When: September 27-29, 2024
Where: Grace Church, Carthage
Who: Youth in grades 9-12 (College students are welcome to serve on staff)
Fee: $60
Registration Deadline: September 13, 2024
If you have any questions, please contact Fr. David