Youth Delegate Arianne Radix of St. George's Church in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, delivered an inspiring sermon during the Friday Evening Worship Service at the 158th Convention of the Diocese of Long Island. She shared a powerful message, proclaiming, "As young people, we are not just the future of the Church—we are its present, called to lead, serve, and love boldly." Her words challenged the congregation to embrace the energy and vision of youth as vital to the Church’s mission today.