Our Office of Youth Ministry offers fellowship gatherings for youth (junior high, high school and pre-Confirmation retreats), oversees the Diocesan Youth Council (the youth leadership body that votes at Diocesan Convention) and runs the youth retreats. We provide training and support for congregations and individuals who work with youth. We also support and run programs through the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, N.H., every summer.
Welcome to the Rev. Shannon Kelly!
The Rev. Shannon Kelly
The Rev. Shannon Kelly has joined the diocesan staff as the interim missioner for youth and young adult formation.
She invites those who minister with youth and young adults in congregations and communities of the diocese to be in touch with her to get connected or to reconnect with diocesan youth and young adult ministry. E-mail her at skelly@diomass.org.
Bishop Julia Whitworth said in announcing the appointment, "We are blessed with this unique opportunity to welcome a talented leader with extensive, churchwide formation experience onto our diocesan staff in a three-quarters-time role. During this interim time, Shannon will bring immediate operational leadership to our diocesan youth ministry, companion those discerning future young adult ministry opportunities and offer her extensive experience in faith formation to us as we continue developing our diocesan vision and strategy." Read more here.
Learning, leading, advocating
Watch the Diocesan Youth Council's presentation at the 2024 Diocesan Convention, where they shared how they are learning, leading and advocating in the diocese and wider Episcopal Church!