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.

Camp Emmaus’ annual fall youth retreat held around the camp’s Leaf-Raking Work Day will take place Nov. 11-13 at the camp for youth in grades 9-12. It begins Friday at 7 p.m. and continues through noon on Sunday. Cost is $50 for the weekend. Register by Nov. 10. Find more information and registration details at: https://campemmaus.churchcenter.com/unproxy/registrations/events/1429585

The Powerhouse Regional Youth Conference sponsored by Manchester University will be held Nov. 19-20 at Camp Mack in Milford, Ind., for youth in grades -12. Keynote speaker is Chris Kaake. Cost is $100, and registration deadline is Nov. 4. Find information and registration details at www.manchester.edu/student-life/religious-life/powerhouse-youth-conference

Denominational events:

The denomination’s National Junior High Sunday is Nov. 6. This year’s theme is “Take Courage.” Find resources at www.brethren.org/yya/jr-high-resources/.

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.

On Earth Peace is offering “Spoken Word Poetry for Building Peace” for youth and young adults ages 16-22 as an online event on Thursdays Oct. 13 and 27, Nov. 3 and 17, and Dec. 1, 8, and 15, at 6 p.m. Central. They will use poetry to explore Kingian Nonviolence principles. For more information visit www.onearthpeace.org.