Youth Ministry in the Diocese of New Jersey
Resources for Youth and Young Adults
Learning Your Faith
Christian Formation encourages and equips us in our faith. Group learning has its place, but we also learn about our faith from family, friends, and from all those in our “cloud of witnesses.” Our congregations and diocese are here to help, too!
BibleProject / short, animated Bible study videos and other resources
Worship / regularly with your local congregation
Earth and Altar / faith magazine
Living Your Faith
We aren’t just faithful people at church on Sundays—we’re disciples wherever we go. Authentic faith is lived all day, every day. It’s essential in our calling to love our neighbors as ourselves. Here are some ways to live your faith in your community:
From the Pew to the Public Square / resource guide
Anti-Racism Ministry / commission and training in the Diocese of New Jersey
LGBTQ Commission / commission and ministry in the Diocese of New Jersey
Episcopal Relief & Development / local, national and international advocacy, disaster relief, and nurturer of educational and economic growth
Reachable Reconciliation ($) / Reachable Reconciliation TalkSheets from Vibrant Faith is a set of 24 structured conversation guides that build on the 5 R’s of Reachable Reconciliation: React, Reflect, Repair, Reach, leading to Relationship.
Practicing Your Faith
The only one with perfect faith is Jesus Christ—the rest of us are works in progress! We literally practice our faith, through actions like prayer, worship, service, and stewardship. Find something here that works for you, and then maybe something else that really challenges you:
d365 / daily prayer devotional app
24-7 Prayer USA / prayer resource
Pray in Color / color prayer sheets
Liturgical Meditations / short video reflection by season
Sharing Your Faith
Although ‘evangelism’ can be an alarming word for some people, it actually just means we’re sharing our faith with others! We are God’s people—God is present in our stories and we are present in God’s story. Think about some ways you can share your faith story:
Sharing Faith Stories / guide to family conversation
Participate / in ministry in your faith community
I’ve Been Meaning to Ask / conversation cards ($)