EVENTS!
The importance of retreats, camps, and service can be seen in the life of any spiritual person. We believe it's especially important for young people to get away from their super-scheduled lives. Diocesan gatherings provide the necessary time and space to spend time with God, sacred scripture and intentional Christian community. Our Youth Ministry Office seeks to create opportunities for a space space for questions, exploration, community building, and service to God throughout the year for middle school and high school youth, as well as, young adults and adult mentors! For more photos please check out our Facebook page!
Note, too, if your parish offers youth events and would like another set of helping hands, we offer resources and can help host your event. Do not hesitate to contact us!
Note, too, if your parish offers youth events and would like another set of helping hands, we offer resources and can help host your event. 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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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
Lunch & Learn @ Noon 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://bit.ly/ywmonthly26 And join our Facebook group for reminders, articles, and resources. 
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Young Adult Zoom First Tuesdays 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/youngadultsedom Join us on the GroupMe for photos, prayers, and discussion! |
MLK Jr. Service Lock In
January 18-19, 2026 St. Phillip's, Annapolis 8th Grade - Young Adult No cost 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! We are having special presenters: Team Enough and End Gun Violence MD! This material will cover more mature topics. Please reach out for any specific questions. 
Happening Retreat
February 27- March 1, 2026 9th-12th Grade The Claggett Center Cost: $75 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. 
Province 3 Youth Event:
March 20-22, 2026 Grades 6th-12th The Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD Cost: $85 Province 3 is inviting High School Juniors and Seniors to join the Planning Team to help plan and lead PYE26 (Province Youth Event). Here is the application link for interested students. Planning will be done on Zoom first meeting January 4, 7-9 PM There will be a Planning overnight Team Retreat at The Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD On March 19, 2026. Adults interested in helping to plan PYE are encouraged to join our monthly zoom meeting Reach out to Patricia Cope-Levy for the Adult planning meeting information. Nightwatch NYC!
March 13-14, 2026 Grade 6-12 (adult chaperone required for every 4 youth signed up!) Cost: $155 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! Seekers Retreat
March 14-15, 2026 Mar-Lu Ridge, Jefferson Grades 3-5 & Families Cost: $75 Our first time joining our ELCA siblings in a retreat designed for elementary students! All children in grades 3, 4, and 5 and their families are invited to attend our retreat for elementary school students. Throughout Saturday and Sunday, we will rotate through different stations to experience God through Bible study, games, arts and crafts, science, and service. LQBTQIA+ Workshop
The Claggett Center April 11 10:00 AM - 2:00PM Cost: $25 Join a team from The Frederick Center and special presenter, Mac Jakse from St. Mary's, Abingdon, for a day of conversation. This is a workshop that will incorporate learning language, practices, and prayers around inclusivity. We hope to have you join us! This is a great opportunity for adult volunteers, parents, and any aged ally that would like to participate. Lunch included. Or sign up for the whole weekend retreat! All are welcome! New Beginnings Retreat
April 17-19, 2026 6th - 12th grade Camp Wright, Stevensville Cost: $65 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. |
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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Annual Youth & Family Minister Celebration Dinner
May 9, 2026
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FREE
Please join other youth and family ministers for a chance to gather together and be in community. Enjoy meeting other family ministers and receive a gift from the Bishop! Then we will all mosey over to the Delphine Barn to enjoy line dancing, silent auction, food and drinks!
May 9, 2026
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FREE
Please join other youth and family ministers for a chance to gather together and be in community. Enjoy meeting other family ministers and receive a gift from the Bishop! Then we will all mosey over to the Delphine Barn to enjoy line dancing, silent auction, food and drinks!
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Cathedral Day
May 16, 2025 Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore 3rd Grade - Young Adult $15 - Lunch Included A day dedicated to all the orders of vocation! We will have members of each order: lay, bishop, deacon, nuns/brothers, and priesthood present to answer your questions. If you are going through the confirmation process or just want to know more this is a day for you! We will also celebrate an instructional Eucharist at the altar with the Bishop! |
Southern MD Regional End of Year Party
5th-12th Grade
May 31
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Crofton Bowling Centre, Crofton
Cost: $15
Spend the afternoon enjoying the company of other youth from around the region! We will spend a couple hours bowling and having refreshments. We hope you and your youth group will join in the fun!
5th-12th Grade
May 31
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Crofton Bowling Centre, Crofton
Cost: $15
Spend the afternoon enjoying the company of other youth from around the region! We will spend a couple hours bowling and having refreshments. We hope you and your youth group will join in the fun!
Summer Service Week: Western North Carolina
July 19-24
9th Grade - Young Adults
$900
Spend some time in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains! Seeking to serve those who are in recovery after Hurricane Helene (2024) and take care of God's creation. More details to come....
Some of the organizations we will be partnerning with include:
Bounty and Soul
BeLoved Asheville
Homeward Bound
Grassroots Aid
Asheville Greenworks
July 19-24
9th Grade - Young Adults
$900
Spend some time in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains! Seeking to serve those who are in recovery after Hurricane Helene (2024) and take care of God's creation. More details to come....
Some of the organizations we will be partnerning with include:
Bounty and Soul
BeLoved Asheville
Homeward Bound
Grassroots Aid
Asheville Greenworks
Confirmation Retreat
November 15-16, 2025
The Claggett Center, Adamstown
Youth confirmands preparing for confirmation or already confirmed and wanting to know more
Cost: $75
Confirmation is an adult decision and deserves time to discern! Join other young people and adult mentors in an overnight dedicated to questions, faith building,
and learning more about what makes church a special community.
November 15-16, 2025
The Claggett Center, Adamstown
Youth confirmands preparing for confirmation or already confirmed and wanting to know more
Cost: $75
Confirmation is an adult decision and deserves time to discern! Join other young people and adult mentors in an overnight dedicated to questions, faith building,
and learning more about what makes church a special community.
Diocesan Convention
November 2026
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 assist with voting and serve at the need of the Bishop. We will also have a lock in to stretch, eat, and have some fun in Powell Hall. 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!
November 2026
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 assist with voting and serve at the need of the Bishop. We will also have a lock in to stretch, eat, and have some fun in Powell Hall. 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!
Western MD Advent Party
December 7, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
St. John's, Frostburg
All Ages - $10
Gather together for a celebration of the joyous waiting for Christ’s birth! There will be some fun games, gingerbread cookie baking, and crafts to build. A lesson on the meaning of Advent will be provided in the worship space. Please join us and bring a friend.
December 7, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
St. John's, Frostburg
All Ages - $10
Gather together for a celebration of the joyous waiting for Christ’s birth! There will be some fun games, gingerbread cookie baking, and crafts to build. A lesson on the meaning of Advent will be provided in the worship space. Please join us and bring a friend.
