Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers for teenagers.  It is sponsored by the Episcopal Church, and is designed for all youth in grades 10-12.

Most young people have serious questions about Jesus and the Church.  Happening - a Christian Experience is designed to address theses questions.  During Happening weekend participants experience the love of Christ as show through prayer, worship, and the ministry of fellow students, clergy, and lay adults.  The Happeners are encouraged to make their renewed faith a part of their everyday lives.  Happening shows how Christianity can keep pace with the many changes in our lives and our world.

During a Happening weekend, we worship, play, sing, and talk about God's place in our lives.  It's an informal time apart from the busy world to get in tough with our best selves in the light of Christ's love.  We will make new friends who share similar concerns and questions - a reassuring discovery.

A young person who acts as "rector" leads the weekend with the help of a staff consisting mostly of young people.  Some of the staff members give challenging talks, after which there's time for discussion and activity.  Together, the staff and participants share in an exploration of the impact of Christian faith on our daily lives.

Many former participants say that their Happening weekend was the best time of their lives.  Many have found it to be a turning point in the walk with Christ.  Careful planning, prayer, and preparation help make it so.

A happening experience is just a beginning.  The idea is to get closer to God during the weekend and then to continue growing in the Christian way of life.  Happeners are encouraged to participate full in the life of their local congregations.

The next Happening weekend is March7-9,2008 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS February 15,2008

To attend a Happening weekend you must:

    Have completed 9th grade.
    Completely filled out the application, including all signatures
    Send the application and $85.00 registration fee to:

        Happening
        Cathedral Domain
        800 Hwy 1746
        Irvine, Ky 40366-8701

Checks should be made payable to "Episcopal Diocese of Lexington".  You can also pay with Visa/Mastercard, just call the Cathedral Domain at 606-464-8254 and Cindy or Andy will process your transaction.

Scholarship assistance is available by sending a confidential written request with your application.  No one should be prevented from attending Happening weekend due to financial reasons.

The registration deposit for the Happening weekend is non-refundable after 14 days preceding the Happening weekend.  The registration fee may be transferred one time to a specific future weekend at the time of cancellation for the current Happening weekend is made.

Happening Administration

Happening is a program und the direction of the Right Reverend Stacy F. Sauls, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington.  It is supervised by Cindy Sigmon, Interim Youth Coordinator & the Happening Steering Committee.

Cindy can be contacted at the following:

    Cindy Sigmon
    Cathedral Domain
    800 Hwy 1746
    Irvine, Ky  40366-8701
    Ph: 606-464-8254
    Fax: 606-464-0759
    email: csigmon@diolex.org