YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS: NYC 2026

The Church of the Brethren National Youth Conference 2026 will take place July 18-23, 2026, at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. The theme for NYC 2026 is “Light Within Us,” based on Matthew 5:14-16. Youth who have finished 9th grade through their first year of college (or age equivalent) are invited to attend with adult advisors. This will be a week full of fellowship, worship, service projects, recreation, and so much more! Registration opens Jan. 5; visit www.brethren.org/nyc for more information. The cost of NYC is $625 for early bird registration, $650 for regular registration, and $675 for late registration. If you have any questions, reach out to Rachel Johnson (rjohnson@brethren.org). Harold Rose (Canton) attended the recent NYC preview event in Colorado if you have questions about the site, and Christy Waltersdorff coordinated NYC at Estes Park back in the 1980’s! 

NYC is seeking youthworkers to assist with the conference. Anyone age 22 and over can apply at https://forms.gle/g34gM5ujmdr8kWFaA. Applications will remain open through Nov. 2. 

*If your congregation is considering sending youth and adults to NYC next summer, please contact the district office so we can begin to compile a list for possible transportation options. 

Also, note that this year’s National Junior High Sunday is Nov. 2 with the theme “Let Your Gentleness Be Known,” from Philippians 4:5. Resources are at https://www.brethren.org/yya/jr-high-resources/.