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  • Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless

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    The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite young adults to a powerful event on racial justice. "Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless" will engage participants in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance, and moving toward reconciliation in ways relevant to their age group. Led by Dr. Marci Vandiver, this session…

  • Unlikely Leaders

    Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United States

    Middle school students in grades 6 through 8 are invited to the "Rooted & Rising: A Journey to Stronger Faith and Identity" leadership retreat, hosted by the Delaware-Maryland and Metro D.C. Synods. This special event, held Friday, April 4, to Sunday, April 6, at Mar-Lu-Ridge, is designed to help middle schoolers explore and grow their leadership potential.…

  • April Play + Pray

    Monster Mini Golf - Gaithersburg 9116 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

    Middle and high school youth are invited to free afternoon of glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade games, bowling and more on Saturday, April 12, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Monster Mini Golf in Gaithersburg, MD! Bring a friend, enjoy exciting games, and make memories together. All costs are covered by the Youth + Family Committee—just come…

  • Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless

    New Time & Location (Online Only) The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite young adults to a powerful event on racial justice. "Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless" will engage participants in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance, and moving toward reconciliation in ways relevant to their age group. Led…

  • May Play + Pray

    Bowlero in Annandale 4245 Markham St., Annandale, VA, United States

    Middle and high school youth are invited to a free afternoon of fun, fellowship, and bowling on Saturday, May 17, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Bowlero in Annandale, VA! Bring a friend, enjoy exciting games, and make memories together. All costs are covered by the Youth + Family Committee—just come ready to play…

  • The Lord’s Wake

    Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA, United States

    The Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Ministry Team invites youth and families from the Metro D.C. and Delaware-Maryland Synods to a day of fun, fellowship, and faith at the lake! Come to The Lord's Wake – Youth + Family Day at Leesylvania State Park on Friday, June 27, for games, a shared lunch, and…

  • Metro D.C. Synod Youth Leader Network Meeting

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    Adult youth leaders from across the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to join a Youth Leader Network and bring a youth from their ministry. The network is intended to be a space for learning and leaning, a way to connect with others doing similar work from across the synod. The first meeting will be on…

  • Y+F: Baltimore American Indian Center 49th Annual Pow Wow

    The Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Committee invites all Metro D.C. Synod families to a cultural experience at the Baltimore American Indian Center (BAIC) 49th Annual Pow Wow. The Synod Y+F Committee will cover the cost for the first 100 people to register! We will meet at the fairgrounds at 11:45 AM and be…

  • Called in Our Wandering: Middle School + High School Retreat

    For youth in grades 6-12. This is a small group centered event, where middle and high school youth will be grouped with other youth of the same age/grade. In addition to the small groups, large group gatherings will introduce the theme progression through worship and music; games will help form the weekend’s community; and service…

    $200
  • December 2025 Play + Pray

    The Synod’s Youth + Family Committee invites middle and high school youth to experience a social gaming adventure! The first Play + Pray event will take place at Time Mission in Manassas Mall on Saturday, December 6, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. It’s only $10 per person to attend (the Youth + Family Ministry team…

    $10