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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REGISTRATIONScroll down to the event you would like to register for and click the button. All registration is received through Formstack and electronic signature.
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PaymentPayment is best made at time of registration. We can easily 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.
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Third Thursdays are for Youth & Family Workers
Gather with other youth workers: paid, part time, volunteer, clergy, or lay! Spend an hour talking with your colleagues in ministry. We are all figuring out what ministry looks like in our context and with the challenges of post-pandemic life. So let's come together for some time in prayer, resource sharing, and story telling! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83104021507 Meeting ID: 831 0402 1507 And join our Facebook group for reminders, articles, and resources. |
Young Adult Zoom
First Thursdays 7:00 pm Gather on Zoom! Bring your dinner or a snack to your laptop and see some familiar faces. We are all busy and spread out these days - but connection is available in so many ways. Our time together will be whatever it needs to be - prayer, support, scripture study. We will see where the Holy Spirit takes us. https://bit.ly/yazoom23 |
Summer 2024Bishops United Against Gun Violence
June 25-27, 2024 during the 81st General Convention Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky Youth will learn from experienced community organizers in the gun violence prevention movement, spend time with participants in Bishops United Against Gun Violence, and experience the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church. All high school students from across the Episcopal Church who are called to be advocates and witnesses against gun violence in their communities are invited to participate. For more information, please email Kate Riley. Brethren Disaster Ministries Mission
July 14-20, 2024 Location: Dawson Springs, KY Cost: $350 Helping hands 14 (with a parent) and older are invited to be on the team headed to wherever disaster has struck. Brethren Disaster Ministries moves around the country helping those affected by disaster that are still in need after Red Cross and national services have left. Focus is on home repair and learning new skills. BDM provides us with a site manager that has a experience in the work we set to do. Our team of 15 will be divided into teams and then sent to sites. Dawson Springs, Kentucky, 2021 Tornado Recovery On Dec. 10-11, 2021, a devastating outbreak of 61 confirmed tornados swept through eight states with Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri being the most impacted. The resulting destruction leveled whole towns, but also caused much damage along the 250-mile paths of the storms. From 24 counties in Kentucky alone, over 15,000 applications were completed for requests for assistance from FEMA. Estimates are that around 75 percent of the town of Dawson Springs was leveled, which was home to around 2,500 people. Over 650 of the 1,200 housing units in the town were lost and there were 15 lives that were lost. A BDM rebuilding site opened in January 2023 to serve in Dawson Springs, Ky. BDM volunteers are currently housed at the Habitat for Humanity Pennyrile Region property located in Madisonville, Ky. Work will continue there until the end of summer 2024. Fall 2024Diocesan Convention
November 8-9, 2024 7th grade - 12th grade The Claggett Center Middle and high school students are welcome to serve as pages for the Friday and Saturday of Convention! Collect up to 12 service hours for credit while we hand out voting ballots, count votes, and serve at the need of the Bishops. We will also have a lock in to stretch, eat, and have some fun. Saturday morning includes breakfast with the bishops and the youth! A great opportunity to learn more about how the diocese operates and ask questions. Youth ages 16-22 can also serve as delegate for their region. Sit at the table with your parish representatives, listen to discussions, vote and have voice! Winter 2025MLK Jr. Service Lock In
January 19-20 4:00 PM - 10:00 AM 6th Grade - 12th Grade Gather for a lock in focused on servant leadership. Presenters will give lessons on leadership development, saints of the Civil rights movement, and putting words into action. The group will participate in a service project that supports those marginalized in the local community. A lock in with purpose and prayer - join us for fun and learning! Service hours included! Safe Dating Workshop
February 8th 10:00AM -2:00PM 6th Grade – 12th Grade and Parents/Guardians St. Mary's, Emmorton Join Kate Riley and Laura McGuire for a workshop where you can ask questions about dating, relationships, boundaries, sex, and what God has to do with it all. Youth will go over safe and unsafe signs of a relationship and parents/guardians will have a chance to connect with other adults about their questions. Bring your questions and your concerns. For all youth in grades 6, and up and the people who love them. Happening Retreat
February 21-23, 2025 9th-12th Grade The Claggett Center Cost: $95 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 like New Beginnings for middle schoolers and Cursillo for adults. Nightwatch NYC!
Cost: $125 Nightwatch is a Friday evening and overnight spiritual retreat for middle and high school age students, youth groups and their adult chaperones. 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! Our two locations for pick up/drop off: New Beginnings Retreat
April 25-27, 2025 6th - 12th grade Camp Wright, Stevensville Cost: $55 The 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. These peer ministers know what it is like to be a first time camper or an eighth grader about to enter high school. This is a whole weekend dedicated to youth working through the transitions of middle school with their peers, testimonies given by their high school staff, skits and small group. We even have a talent show on Saturday night! New Beginnings is a place where they can find community in Christ and mentors in high school students and adult leaders. |
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Episcopeeps Playlist: Click here to be linked to the playlist! Music makes such a special connection! If you are missing the music of weekend retreats with your diocesan community - check out this playlist. It has the best renditions that Spotify has to offer of your camp favorites. Classic hits like Prince of Peace, Days of Elijah, Oceans, and Sanctuary! Contact Inforamtion
Youth Ministry Office Attn: Kate Riley 4 East University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218 800-443-1399 [email protected] Happening
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