Virtual Youth Ministers Gathering September 9, 2020 The meeting began with the playing of The Drawer Game as participants entered the Zoom Room. We then opened with the following prayer: + Almighty God, Thank you for the beauty and majesty we see in your creation. Thank you for the opportunity to care for the world you have made. We ask for your blessing upon this gathering, that you would give us great vision and enthusiasm for our work. Please bless the efforts of our hands, the bonds between us and the influence of our work for the young people of the Diocese of Youngstown. Lord, as we plan and share together now, may you guide us by your Holy Spirit. We ask this In Jesus name, Amen. + (Adapted from a short prayer for a staff team meeting from www.lords-prayer-words.com) Business: A. August 25th Prayer and Preparation virtual session with Mike Patin – many people found it an inspiring way to start the new ministry year. Comments included: + Mike opened his heart and discussed things that worried him but how he continues to find be OK, so that showed we can still minister when we worry yet can still be OK! + We can be overwhelmed, but have hope! “Hope is a muscle” and we can flex that muscle through Gratitude, Connection and Remembering. The recording and session notes have been posted at: https://youngstownoyyam.weebly.com/day-of-prayer--preparation.html B. September Survey of how youth ministries are being conducted – already 13 responses. A quick summary:
41.7% Mixed feelings (Zero looking for more online opportunities, zero lack technology for online options) C. Diocesan Youth Convention (DYC) 2020 – After much discussion, key points included:
D. YouthLeader Training – cannot do in person this year. Want offered online? NO! Would rather wait until an in-person option is available. E. Small Group Discussions were held, with half discussing ideas on offering Virtual youth ministry opportunities and half discussing in-person youth ministry ideas. Here are some of the points they then shared with the larger group: VIRTUAL:
IN-PERSON:
Most want BOTH options, depending on the activity, or some families wanting the option of virtual or in-person for other activities F. Youth Ministers to practice hosting online formats with each other – good way to try out different tools on the platforms (i.e. on the Zoom, the breakout rooms, polls, muting and unmuting participants, screen-sharing, using the whiteboard, etc.) G. Possible topics for future discussions – email your ideas in to Cindee Fundraising during the pandemic Supporting/equipping parents Meeting closed with the Prayer for Our Bishop Post meeting tutorial on some aspects of the Zoom format. ==================== The meeting was recorded, however, so much of the conversation ended up on the DYC that I am not sure how helpful it would be for you to listen, thus the notes above. However, you can email me to request the link to the recording if interested.
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