Youth + Family
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 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…
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 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 StatesMiddle 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 StatesMiddle 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…