Youth + Family
Play & Pray: Maryland Conference Youth Event
The Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Committee invites the youth of the Metro D.C. Synod to join the Play + Pray events for their conference. That's right, come play, eat, join in fun and fellowship; all for free at a location near you! We even want you to bring a friend. The Maryland Conference…
Daring to Dream: Youth Retreat
Potomoac Park Retreat & Conference Center 11 Tabernacle Way, Falling Waters, WVRegistration is now open for Daring to Dream, a retreat for middle and high school youth on November 15–17 at Potomac Park in Falling Waters, WV. All youth in grades 6-12 are invited! 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…
Play + Pray for Fairfax Conference Youth
Team Tactics 3045 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA, United StatesThe Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Committee invites the high school youth of the Metro D.C. Synod to join this year’s Play + Pray events. Each conference will have an event local to them that all youth are invited to with costs covered by Youth + Family. That’s right, come play, eat, join in…
Play + Pray: Metro D.C. Youth
Kraken - Bryant Street 514 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, United StatesHigh school youth in the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to a free afternoon of fun, fellowship, pickleball, and skating on Saturday, February 15 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Kraken - Bryant Street in Washington, D.C.! Bring a friend, enjoy exciting games, and make memories together. All costs are covered by the Youth + Family Committee—just come ready…
Faith, Culture, and Community: Our Journey to New Orleans
Saint Stephen Lutheran Church 11612 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United StatesYou are invited to a special synod-wide Youth + Family hybrid event hosted by the youth of Saint Stephen Lutheran Church on Sunday, February 23. All are welcome in person from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM or on Zoom from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM to hear the Saint Stephen youth share their experiences at the ELCA Multiethnic Youth…
Youth + Family Town Hall
ZoomYouth leaders, youth, and caregivers are invited to a virtual Youth + Family Town Hall on Wednesday, February 26, at 7:00 PM. This is an opportunity to hear about the many ways Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Ministry has been engaging and what’s ahead for 2025. It’s also a time for youth leaders to…
Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless
The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite youth and young adults to a powerful event series 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…
Play + Pray: Metro D.C. Youth
Bowlero Sterling 46940 Woodson Dr, Sterling, VA, United StatesMiddle and high school youth in the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to a free afternoon of fun, fellowship, and bowling on Sunday, March 9 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Bowlero in Sterling, VA! Bring a friend, enjoy exciting games, and make memories together. All costs are covered by the Youth + Family…
Seekers Annual Retreat
Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, United StatesAll children of the Delaware-Maryland and Metro D.C. Synods in grades 3, 4, and 5 are invited to attend a retreat for elementary school students on Saturday, March 15, to Sunday, March 16, at Mar-Lu-Ridge. Throughout Saturday and Sunday, we will rotate through different stations to experience God through Bible study, games, arts and crafts, science,…
Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless
The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite youth and young adults to a powerful event series 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…