YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

A youth mini-retreat/National Youth Conference reunion is being planned during district conference, Nov. 4-5 at Peoria (Ill.) Church of the Brethren. Interested youth (grades 6-12) and advisors should register as non-delegates (including meal sign-up and purchase) and indicate that they want to be part of the retreat.

The time together will include some NYC reflections and memories, Bible study time, a service project, a visit from Annual Conference moderator Tim McElwee, joining in some district conference events, games, and more. Participants should bring a sleeping bag/pillow, toiletries, and anything else they need for the night. Meals (please register for the conference lunch) and snacks will be provided.

For questions, please contact district executive Walt Wiltschek at IWDDE@outlook.com.

Denominational Events:

The next Church of the Brethren National Junior High Conference will take place June 16-18, 2023, at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa., for youth in grades 6-8 and their advisors. Nov. 6 is designated as Junior High Sunday. The Church of the Brethren’s Christian Citizenship Seminar for youth in grades 9-12 and advisors will be held next spring in New York and Washington, D.C. Watch for more details.

The 2023 Church of the Brethren Young Adult Conference, for young adults ages 18-35, will be May 5-7 at Camp Mack in Milford, Ind. For more information on these events, watch for updates on www.brethren.org.