What is Happening?
Happening Ecumenical is a powerful Christian renewal experience, sponsored by The Happening Ecumenical, Inc. The aim of Happening Ecumenical is to provide a weekend in which the focus of talks and discussions are on and about the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. The "Happening" gives those who attend the desire to understand and serve within the church community. What's more, it provides a means to continue the Christian journey which begins with the "Happening" experience. During the weekend, candidates participate in small discussion groups and worship services, singing, viewing films, playing games, eating and sharing their understanding of "what it means to be a Christian" with other youth.

What is the fee?
The fee of $65.00 covers the meals, lodging, and supplies for the weekend. Check or money order MUST be mailed with the application, payable to Happening Ecumenical, Inc. Check or money order will be cashed when received. Money and Applications must be received 2 weeks before the weekend to be able to qualify for a candidate spot.

Who can attend?
Those students who are in the 9th - 12th grades. Applications for the new 9th graders will be accepted June 1st of the year that they completed the 8th grade. Graduating seniors will be eligible to attend a weekend until September 1st of the year in which they graduate. Youth Ministers, directors, and sponsors are also encouraged to attend!

What Happening Ecumenical is NOT!
Happening Ecumenical is not a new religion or a type of spirituality. It is NOT a cult. It does provide a method wherein one's spirituality can be experienced, developed, nurtured, lived and shared in fellowship with Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an on-going manner.

Happening Ecumenical is Not a substitue for the youth group at the church. It is a means of stirring up young Christians for Christ. The Church is bigger than Happening Ecumenical and it is the end upon which Happening Ecumenical exists.

Happening Ecumenical Standards