Youth ministry in the Diocese of Oregon is coordinated through the Diocesan Youth Commission (DYC). DYC members are appointed by the bishop and serve three-year terms. The convener is Rose Thomas of St. Mary's, Eugene.

Diocesan Youth Ministry Activities:

• Support for Congregational Youth Ministry (see resource list below)
• Fall Diocesan Youth Event (FYE)
• Spring Diocesan Youth Event (SYE)
• Winter Diocesan Youth Event (WYE)
• Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) - the triennial gathering of youth from all around The Episcopal Church (learn more...)
• Youth Mission Trip (YMT) (learn more...)

Did you attend a youth event recently? Click here to complete a short evaluation on your experience.

Support for Congregational Youth Ministry:

• Generic Permission Slip
• Forma de permiso bilingue
• Annual permission form
• Diocese of Oregon Digital & Social Media Guidelines 2018
• Safe Church requirements: all employees and volunteers who work with youth are required to complete Safeguarding God's Children. Click here to learn more and to register for training.
• Background checks: all employees and volunteers who work with youth are required to complete background checks. Click here to learn more.
• Forma - Forma is the Episcopal organization for Christian formation leaders. Membership is based on a sliding scale and includes access to a very active and helpful listserv as well as job postings and other professional information. Website: www.forma.church
• Scholarship funds are available to assist local leaders in attending national and regional conference. Contact the Rev. Canon Carol W. Sedlacek for more information and application forms.