(EPF Young Adult Initiative at GC: 2006: Becky Zartman, Alex Kim, Deborah Noonan and Lisa Bevevino with long time peace activist Louie Crew)
2012 EPF YOUNG ADULT INITIATIVE at General Convention: July 3-12 (Indianapolis, Indiana) :
Application online
Recommendation Form HERE
The EPF Young Adult Initiative (EPFYAI) at General Convention (GC) is designed to bring activist young adults together to observe and participate in the work of our General Convention. Each member of the EPF team will commit to preparing for General Convention by studying upcoming legislation related to peace and justice issues, monitoring legislation, speaking on behalf of issues of peace and justice, assisting with reporting of the work of peace making at convention, and participating in the caucusing sessions and special events of the Convention.
The ten YAI participants, ages 18-30, are expected to participate in the program for the duration of the General Convention in Indianapolis, IN, July 4-12, 2012. No exceptions. Funded by EPF, this program provides participants with free housing and a per diem for food, along with (if needed) a modest subsidy to help defray the cost of transportation to GC. (Participants are encouraged to solicit funds from their parishes, bishops and other groups to cover the cost of travel and other incidental expenses.) Throughout their time at GC, participants receive guidance and support from YAI co-directors, Jessie Vedanti & the Megan Anderson. Participants selected for the program will be expected to participate fully in the YAI program as determined by the co-leaders.
Application Process:
The final deadline for completed applications has been pushed ahead to March 1, 2012
As part of the application process, you may be required to have an interview by phone with an EPF YAI staff or committee member.
Please email completed applications to: youngadultpresence@gmail.com
Completed references should be sent via snail mail to:
Episcopal Peace Fellowship…637 S. Dearborn St….Chicago, IL 60605
Attn: Jackie Lynn, EPF-YAI
For more information about this program, please contact:
The Rev. Jackie Lynn, Executive Director of EPF: epfnational@ameritech.net; 312-922-8628
Information about EPF YAI can be found at www.epfnational.org
A completed application consists of the following items:
- A completed application form with essays.
- References from two people who have supervised you as an employee or volunteer. All references must be in a sealed envelope and signed across the back. References must be received by Febuary 15, 2012. An application will not be considered without completed references. If this presents difficulty, please contact us immediately.
- A résumé that includes:
- Your name and address on each page
- Work experience
- Volunteer experience
- Languages (indicate proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, & understanding)
We will notify you via email as to whether or not you have been selected as a finalist by March 1, 2012. Once you are selected as a finalist, you will have until March 15, 2012 to confirm your interest. Thank you for taking the time to explore this possibility with us.
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 637 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60605-1839
312-922-8628 ~ www.episcopalpeacefellowship.org ~ epfnational@ameritech.net
EPF Young Adult Initiative at GC in Past Years:
In 2006 EPF created the EPF Young Adult Presence (YAP) program. Twelve Bishops funded the project. EPF was able to provide transportation, housing and leadership.EPF’s Young Adult Presence was graced with ten incredible young adults coming from ten different dioceses across the country. They were full participants at General Convention, testifying before several committees including the Program, Budget and Finance. Based on their testimony around immigration, they were asked to write a resolution. They were full participants in the Eyes Wide Open exhibit, wrote articles for the Issues publication and were invaluable at the our booth space and the Sayre Award reception. The YAP team was Allison (Sandlin)Liles, Alex Kim, Molly Harrington, Lisa Bevevino, Kate Ketchum, Becky Zartman, Joe Johnson, Deborah Noonan, Sarah Nolan, and Joseph Shippen. Their leader was the Rev. Winnie Varghese.
In 2009 EPF’s the Young Adult Presence took on new leadership with the Rev’s Nicole Janelle and Valerie Bailey Fischer. The work of the Young Adult Initiative in the National and International Affairs Committee of General Convention became a vital force. Young Adult Presence Team included Joseph Matthews, Bradley McDonald, Catherine Healy, Michelle Harvey, Jessie (Smith) Vedanti, Anson Stewart, Nedgie Vixamar and Allison Voglesong.
