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.
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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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 (summer trips excluded.) But if further assistance is needed, let us know.
Adult Mentors are given scholarships for in state events. If they would like to pay for registration it goes directly to scholarship a student in need. |
Payment
Payment 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.
Scroll down for a event descriptions and registration in chronological order:
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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. First gathering September 8th! Join us on the GroupMe for photos, prayers, and discussion! |
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Youth and Family Ministry Hour:
Third Thursdays at 12:30pm This year our monthly Zooms will focus on a book study: Blessed Are the Neurodivergent: Embracing God's Creativity within the Church, Sophie Killingley The book releases on October 20th. You can pre-order from Cokesbury or Amazon. Our reflections will begin on November 19th at noon. Please join us and invite others to be part of this book study! |
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Annual Youth & Family Minister Celebration Dinner
September 12, 2026 St. Thomas Parish, Owings Mills 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM No Cost As leaders in the church, it is vital that we gather and make connections with one another! 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! We will have dinner together and a chance to build community. 
Diocesan Convention
November 20-21, 2026 7th grade - 12th grade The Claggett Center No Cost 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! Saturday morning includes breakfast with the bishop 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 5, 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. MLK Jr. Day of Service
January 18, 2027 St. Bartholomew's, Baltimore 6th Grade - Young Adult Cost: Donations to Pantry Gather for a day 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 day with purpose and prayer - join us for fun and learning! Service hours included! Forma Retreat
January 25-28, 2027 Adults in Formation The Caggett Center, Adamstown Join the Network for Christian Formation on a retreat at the Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD! Happening Retreat
February 26-28, 2027 9th-12th Grade The Claggett Center Cost: 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. Seekers Retreat
March 13-14, 2027 3rd-5th Grade & Families Mar-Lu Ridge, Jefferson Cost: Our second 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 the retreat. Throughout Saturday and Sunday, we will rotate through different stations to experience God through Bible study, games, arts and crafts, science, and service. Province 3 Youth Event (PYE)
April 2-4, 2027 Grades 6th-12th The Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD Cost: Youth from around Province III are invited to join together for a weekend filled with exciting activities, new friends, and retreat favorites. New Friends: Our leadership team is preparing to lead small group activities that build confidence, encourage friendships, and promote a deeper understanding of God’s hope & love. Exploring a Theme: The entire weekend is designed to explore the topic chosen by our Youth Leadership Team Faith on the Road and to help all participants feel welcomed and included. Our Big Sessions will have ice breakers, guest speakers, youth testimonies, and a live worship band. Retreat Favorites: Enjoy Claggett’s many hiking trails, camp activities and accommodations. Plus favorites like the bonfire and s’mores, glow games, live music, and late night cabin time. We hope you’ll join us this Spring! Nightwatch NYC!
April 9-10, 2027 Grade 6-12 (adult chaperone required for every 4 youth signed up!) Cost: 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! |
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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New Beginnings Retreat
April 23-25, 2027
6th - 12th grade
Camp Wright, Stevensville
Cost:
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.
April 23-25, 2027
6th - 12th grade
Camp Wright, Stevensville
Cost:
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.
Southern MD Regional End of Year Party
Crofton Bowiliung Centre, Crofton
Cost:
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!
Crofton Bowiliung Centre, Crofton
Cost:
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!
General Convention
July 3-8, 2027
10th - 12th grade
Phoenix, Arizona
Join the Diocese in Phoenix, Arizona for the General Convention of the Episcopal Church!
July 3-8, 2027
10th - 12th grade
Phoenix, Arizona
Join the Diocese in Phoenix, Arizona for the General Convention of the Episcopal Church!
Cathedral Day
October 2028
Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore
All Ages!
$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, curious about church, LOVE church, 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!
October 2028
Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore
All Ages!
$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, curious about church, LOVE church, 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!
