EVENTS!
The importance of retreats can be seen in the life of any spiritual person. We believe it's especially important for teens to get away from their super-scheduled lives. Retreats provide the necessary time and space to spend time with God, sacred scripture and community. Our Youth Missioner's office creates opportunities for overnight retreats throughout the year for middle and high school students. For more photos please check out our Facebook page!
Note, too, if your parish offers youth retreats and would like another set of helping hands, we offer resources and help host your retreat. Do not hesitate to contact us!
Note, too, if your parish offers youth retreats and would like another set of helping hands, we offer resources and help host your retreat. Do not hesitate to contact us!
AGE RANGEThe Youth Ministry office provides programs for youth who are currently in grades 6-12. If your group has members who are younger, please contact the office and we would be happy to discuss their possible involvement. Some programs are specific to certain groups. .
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SCHOLARSHIPSIt is our goal that no child, youth, young adult, or adult miss an event because of financial reasons. We offer scholarship assistance. We raise funds specifically for this purpose. For most events the diocese covers at least half the cost of the event up front (mission trips excluded.) But if further assistance is needed, let us know.
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REGISTRATION
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Scroll down to the event you would like to register for and click the link.
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One download, two options: fill out as pdf. and email return here or print and mail to address below!
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Payment
Payment is best made at time of registration. We are currently working on how to take credit card payment through our online registration with Formstacks. Checks can be made out to the Diocese of Maryland with name and event in memo, and mailed to the diocesan office to Attn: Youth Ministry or cash can be delivered on the day of the retreat.
Download an easy to hand out version of our annual calendar!
October 2019
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Province 3 Trail to Truth: Pilgrimage of Racial Reconciliation
October 11-14 (grades 8-12) Cost: $65 Join the Province 3 Youth Committee for a pilgrimage by bus from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, PA to discuss and dismantle the history of racism in the church and government. Be a voice for positive next steps. Included in the four day journey: African American History Museum, church histories, amazing guest speakers, and youth from the thirteen diocese that are Province 3! November 2019Bishop Unplugged: Fall
November 23 (grades 6-12) Saturday 2:00PM – 4:00PM Cost: $5 Location: St. Philip’s, Annapolis Spend the afternoon with Bishop Sutton in fellowship and fun! Hosted in part by St. Philip’s, Annapolis. A revamp of our annual Bishop's Bash: we will gather for a few hours of music, Bible study, and time to talk with our bishop. We ask that all adult leaders join us for a special gift and prayers of thanks! Join us for this time to gather with youth from the region and have fun. No registration required. Please email us with your general head count! January 2020Martin Luther King Jr. Lock-In
January 19-20 (grades 6-12) Sunday 7:00PM – Monday 3:00PM Cost: Donations for the food pantry or warming bags Location: Memorial Bolton Hill, Baltimore This lock in that celebrates the life and mission of Dr. MLK Jr.! We will have an evening focused on the sin of racism, how to continue our work to dismantle it, a film about overcoming racism, and discussion. There will also be time for fellowship and food. On Monday we take time to create posters, work on a service project, and march in the parade alongside Memorial, Bolton Hill. Please join us as we take steps for the Jesus Movement! Young Adult Retreat
January 4-5, 2020 (Graduated High School - Age 30) Saturday 10:00 AM- Sunday 10:00 AM Cost: $45 Location: The Claggett Center, 16 beds available Deadline: December 20, 2019 An overnight retreat dedicated to rest and support. Fall semester or holiday craziness take their toll. Come join the Young Adult Committee for a one night retreat. There will be talks, small groups, and a ton of food. Your payment includes a couple of meals and a bed in North Cottage. We look forward to having you join us! February 2020Happening #13
February 7-9 (grades 9-12) Arrive Friday at 7:00PM – Parent pick-up on Sunday 3:00PM Cost: $95 Deadline: January 24 Happening is a national program designed, staffed, and run by Episcopal youth! This weekend will deepen your relationship with Jesus and connections with those on similar spiritual journeys. Most of this weekend is kept a surprise for those attending so they can fully live into the moment and the community. General activities include large group talks, small group discussion, prayer through art, and games! This retreat is similar to New Beginnings for middle schoolers and Cursillo for adults. Happening is being held at Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD.
Nightwatch NYC: Pilgrimage to St. John the Divine
February 21-22 (grades 6-12) Bus provided, leaving Maryland Friday 11:00 AM – Saturday 5:00 PM Cost: $95 Your group will have the opportunity to unplug from the distractions and stresses of daily life to connect with God and one another in the sacred space of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Nightwatch has created a safe, spirit-centered program of joyful fellowship, contemplative contemporary spiritual direction, devotional singing, and lots of fun activities. And the next day we explore some of the sights of the Big Apple! The bus for Nightwatch is full, to be put on the wait list please email our office.March 2020Bishop Unplugged: Spring
March 7 (grades 6-12) Saturday 2:00PM-4:00PM Cost: $5 Spend the afternoon with Bishop Sutton in fellowship and fun! Hosted in part by All Saints, Frederick. A revamp of our annual Bishop's Bash: we will gather for a few hours of music, Bible study, and time to talk with our bishops. We ask that all adult leaders join us for a special gift and prayers of thanks! Join us for this time to gather with youth from the region and have fun. April 2020New Beginnings #7
April 24-26 (grades 6-8) Arrive at Camp Wright Friday at 7:00PM – Parent pick-up on Sunday at 3:00PM Cost: $75 Our annual retreat for middle school youth is a fantastic weekend at Camp Wright in Stevensville, MD. Previous New Beginners that have reached high school serve as the design team and staff for the weekend which makes for a perfect sense of what it means to be a part of the community. The weekend is dedicated to youth working through the transitions of middle school through talks, skits, and small groups. The New Beginners will find community in Christ and mentors in high school students. Parents, family, and adult leaders are warmly invited to attend closing Eucharist at 2:00 PM in the dining hall.
May 2020Diocesan Convention
May 15-16 (Delegate: ages 16 to 22/ Page: grades 8-12) Friday at 8:00AM (absence note provided) - Saturday 2:00PM Cost: $35 Deadline: May 1 This is a great opportunity for youth to come see how issues, policies, and structures are updated yearly within the Diocese! Youth delegates and alternates will represent their region and be able to voice their opinions and vote. Youth pages will assist during the convention in passing out ballots, assisting the Bishop, Canon to the Ordinary, and technical support. All youth are invited to a lock-in that Friday night where we will create community and have fun! Saturday morning there will be a breakfast with the Bishop, clergy, and lay members where youth will be able to ask questions and have a small group discussion. Come join us for a learning experience that can be counted as service hours. July 2020Episcopal Youth Event
Episcopal Youth Event July 7-11, 2020 Youth: Rising 10th graders - recent graduates Adults: 21 and older Location: University of Maryland College Park, MD Cost: $500 A gathering of over 2,000 young Episcopalians that only happens once in every three years! Each diocese throughout the church is invited to send youth and adult attendees. We are hoping to take a full 25 students and 5 chaperones to the University of Maryland, MD for this once in a lifetime experience. We will gather with people of faith from across the globe to have worship, workshops, public forums, and fellowship! The Diocese of Maryland is known as the singing-dancing diocese at this and every event we attend. We are delighted to have Bishop Sutton join us for a few days and lead a few conga lines during large group worship. Come meet people from around the world, make connections that will forever change you, and spend time immersed in the Holy Spirit for a week! Brethren Disaster Relief July 27-August 1, 2020 Cost:TBA Location: TBD 5 youth 2 adults needed Deadline: May 23, 2020 This year our spots for mission are limited, because we are welcoming a delegation of youth from Puerto Rico! We will meet our PR friends at our work site and spend the week in community with them. They are excited to travel to the mainland to do disaster relief. Brethren Disaster Ministries' Rebuild Program engages volunteers to repair and rebuild storm damaged homes for some of the most vulnerable disaster survivors, thereby easing trauma and promoting recovery. By demonstrating Christ’s love and putting their faith in action as they restore damaged homes, volunteers also restore broken lives.
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Return Completed Forms To:
Youth Ministry Office Attn: Kate Riley 4 East University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218 800-443-1399 kriley@episcopalmaryland.org Nightwatch NYC
Bishop Unplugged
MLK Jr. Service Lock In
Happening Claggett Center
New Beginnings Camp Wright
Convention Turf Valley Resort
Return Completed Forms To:
Youth Ministry Office Attn: Kate Riley 4 East University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218 800-443-1399 kriley@episcopalmaryland.org |
