Gatherings for Youth
You will learn more about spiritual practices, the church, church governance, and leadership.
Diocesan Youth Leadership Council
Diocesan Youth Leadership Council is open to high school students (those entering 9-12th grade in the Fall of 2025) in the Diocese of Massachusetts. You will serve a one year term, which can be renewed. Our hope is to have at least one representative from each deanery in the diocese.
Training for Leaders
Throughout the year, we offer opportunities for youth ministry leaders to gather, network, and learn.
The Diocese of Massachusetts is committed to ministry with young people and supporting their mentors and leaders. Young people are vital and important members of our congregations and communities. We strive to help nurture the spiritual lives of our teens and their families as well as support our youth leaders across the diocese.
Diocesan Youth Council Calendar
| September 8, 2025 | Applications Due |
| September 12, 2025 | DYLC Announced |
| September 27, 2025 | All day retreat |
| October 24-26, 2025 | Youth Retreat, Work day, and Diocesan Convention Preparation Retreat at Barbara C Harris Camp (BCH) |
| November 15, 2025 | Diocesan Convention (Convention starts the afternoon and evening of November 14 with workshops and other activities. DYC does not have to attend on Friday, but they may if they wish to.) |
| January 17, 2026 | Bowling with the Bishop |
| February 13-15, 2026 | Youth Retreat with Province I Youth at BCH |
| February 28, 2026 | Confirmation Exploration Retreat South Shore |
| March 13-15, 2026 | Confirmation Exploration Retreat at BCH |
| April 24-25, 2026 | City Reach |
| May 15-17, 2026 | BCH Youth Retreat |