St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

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Work Camp Reflections

Reverend Robert Hundley,
Pastoral Associate for Youth

St. Dunstan's youth program is based in part on the "Journey to Adulthood" program, which emphasizes acceptance of self, spirituality, responsible Christian behavior, and involvement in social service and outreach efforts.

St. Dunstan's car wash to help support the
Work Camp mission trip to Eastern Shore, Virginia

Sunday School (Grades 7-12)

On Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m., Reverend Hundley and others lead a youth discussion group on the Bible readings for the day (the Lectionary). The discussion ends with the youth joining the rest of the congregation in the service in time to hear the sermon, and how the preacher inteprets the readings.

The youth journey to adulthood focuses on the development of their spirituality, while learning how to care about the needs around them.

Youth meet at St. Dunstan's the first and third Sunday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program is led by Reverend Hundley and other adults, and includes worship, discussion of social concerns, exploration of our own and other religious traditions (for example, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism) as well as movies, social gatherings, a variety of games and lots of pizza. Parents and other adults will be asked to be co-leaders for the meetings.

Program Director

Reverend Hundley grew up living in Europe and Asia. He graduated with honors (English/History/Philosophy) from Lynchburg College, Virginia, and Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He completed his PhD course work in Philosophy/Ethics at Vanderbilt University.

Reverend Hundley served as a pastor, college instructor and chaplain in Vermont, as a pastor on Long Island, where he created a White House model alcohol/drug abuse prevention program. He served on Capitol Hill as staff for members and on the House Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. Reverend Hundley served as the interim chaplain at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, and was clergy for youth and families at Grace Episcopal Church in Silver Spring, Maryland, prior to coming to St. Dunstan's in August 2004.

Reverend Hundley and his wife Joyce have two children, Benjamin graduated in '08 from Middlebury College in Vermont, and Amanda, in the 12th grade at the Edmond Burke School in DC.

Schedule of Youth Activities for 2009-2010
Youth Group:
Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month after church.

Special Dates to Remember:
November 13, Cathedral Lock-In for Senior High School students.
November 15, Pancake Brunch after church to support Work Camp.
December 6, Shop for gifts for the National Center for Chilren.
December 12, Christmas Tree Sale--great Outreach Fundraiser.
December 13, Youth Christmas Party, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
February 7, Pancake Brunch after church to support Work Camp.
June 20-25, Work Camp to Hedgesville, West Virginia.

Sunday Morning Group, 10:15am
Meet in the Youth Room, grades 7th-12th, to discuss the
Readings for the Day and then join the service.

Confirmation:
Classes meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Confirmation May 15th, National Cathedral, arrive by 9:30 a.m.
Contact Rev. Robert in September about enrollment.