Committee on Youth

The Committee on Youth is made up of youth and adults from parishes in the six regions of the Diocese of Washington. It is an honor and a privilege to serve on the Committee on Youth for the Diocese of Washington. The COY is charged with a great deal of responsibility in directing and shaping youth ministry programs and resources in the Diocese. Serving on this body is time well spent and is also a great deal of fun!!

Members of the Committee on Youth (C.O.Y.)

Region 1: Blaire Rowe, Taylor Ridley
Region 2: Maggie Carson, Tucker Battle
Region 3: Molly Narkis, Anna Clayton
Region 4: Justin Jones
Region 5: Austine Maduka, Andrea Hutson
Region 6: 2 vacant positions
At-Large:  Kelsea Johnson, Ellis Byrd-Tabscott
Province 3 Youth Network Representatives: Emily Carson, Jessica Livingston

Adults: The Rev. Jessica Hitchcock; Steve Seely, Margaret Drake

Please hold the Committee and all of these young people in your prayers.

If you have any suggestions, please call or e-mail Jessica Hitchcock.

Committee on Youth Responsibilities

As a member of the Committee on Youth, you will be expected to:

    † Be an advocate for youth ministry by:

          o Being an active member of your parish
          o Being a positive mentor and role model to other youth
          o Developing opportunities for growth of youth leadership in the
            diocese
          o Building relationships with parishes through congregational
            visits and regional events

    † Develop, design, organize, and run youth events in the diocese

    † Attend all events in their entirety

    † Pray for each other on a regular basis and worship as a group when gathered together