The Happening Experience
Happening is a youth-led weekend of renewal and affirmation where participants delve into thought-provoking questions about life, faith and spirituality with their peers in a small group setting with plenty of play and chill time. As the weekend unfolds, we discover what connection and community can look like when we let go of the world’s expectations and allow God’s unconditional love to change, well, everything.
Happening #189
November 20-22 | Camp Allen, 18800 FM 362, Navasota, TX 77868
Register for Happening & Lock-In 189Registration open thru November 8
Apply for 189 StaffDeadline: October 9
Apply to Rector 190 in JanuaryDeadline: October 30
Happening #190
January 29-31 | Camp Allen, 18800 FM 362, Navasota, TX 77868
Register for Happening & Lock-In 190Registration open thru January 15th or until full
Apply for 190 StaffApplications due Dec. 6th
Apply to Rector 191 in AprilApplications due Jan. 1st
Cost for Happening weekend is $75 per person. Cost for Lock-In is $50 per person. Scholarships available upon request.
FAQ
Twin Bedding / Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Towels, soap, toothbrush, etc.
Comfortable clothes
Guitar (or other musical instrument)
Open mind
E-Cigarettes
Drugs, alcohol
Tobacco of all kinds, including chewing tobacco
Cell phones or other electronics
Radios, watches, etc.
Knives or guns
Worries
Parents/guardians & youth ministers will collect letters of affirmation for their Happening participant (clearly addressed with your teen’s full name) in a large envelope marked “RECTOR,” and bring it with you when you drop participants off at registration on Friday.
Closing Eucharist now begins at 2:00pm, and you’re invited! This is an important part of the weekend and a special way to show up for your Happener. Please arrive 15 mins early to Campsite 3 if you can join us, or plan to pick up your teen around 3pm.
If your child us unable to attend, please contact email Peggy Bland happening@epicenter.org as soon as possible
Camp Allen: (18800 FM 362 Navasota, TX, 77868) at Campsite #3
7 p.m. We will not begin until everyone has arrived so please be prompt. However, we will not be ready for your arrival until 7:00 p.m., so please do not arrive before then.
Please eat before arriving at Camp Allen. Dinner will not be served Friday night.
Cost for Happening weekend is $75 per person. Cost for Lock-In is $50 per person. Scholarships available upon request.
In event of cancellation, refund request should be made by email to happening@epicenter.org
Steering Committee
Happening is made possible by a wonderful group of volunteers that comprise the steering committee, who coordinate and facilitate the four Happening weekends each year. Interested in joining us? Contact happening@epicenter.org.
Bonnie Walton, Director
Elaine Ellis, Registrar
Cameron Spoor, Spiritual Director
Landon Allemand, Music Director
Marci Moore, Supplies Coordinator
Lock-In Coordinators
Allie Allemand
Josie Nuñez
Andy Alvarenga
Katie Willsey
Lisa Perez
Youth Representatives
Kate Gulledge
Charlotte Lim
Emory Moore
Cameron Canady
Quin Cross
College Representatives
Caitlin Elliott
Jordan Siegel
Resources
- d365 Short daily devotionals, a great place to start.
- BibleProject Videos for simplified overviews to help explain the Old Testament and New Testament books of the Bible.
- Enter the Bible A deeper dive with resources like maps & videos, plus a podcast that centers conversation around listener questions.
- Episcopal 101 A 12 video series on the history and theology of the Episcopal Church. Also, check out the EpiscoBot!
