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CAMP EMMAUS 2025 CALENDAR

emoji-timeline May 23-26     Memorial Day Family Camp
emoji-timeline June 13-14     CIT Training
emoji-timeline June 14-15     Elementary (K-Grade 2)
emoji-timeline July 6-12     Survivor Camp at Camp Mack (Grade 6-8)
emoji-timeline July 13-19     Senior High(Grade 9-12)
emoji-timeline July 20-26     Middle School (Grade 6-8)
emoji-timeline July 27-31     Intermediate (Grade 3-5)
emoji-timeline August 1-3     YAAYAH (Age 18+)
emoji-timeline August 3-6     Target Sports Camp
emoji-timeline August 7-9     Women’s Camp
emoji-timeline August 22-24     Men’s Camp
emoji-timeline Aug. 29-Sept. 1     Labor Day Family Camp


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FAITHX WORKCAMPS

About FaithX

FaithX is a short-term service program through Brethren Volunteer Service that offers weeklong service trips domestically and internationally for youth, young adults, and adults in the Church of the Brethren.

FaithX stands for Faith Outreach Expeditions – “Faith” expresses that these experiences are a place for theological exploration, discernment, and spiritual growth. “Outreach” speaks to the experience of becoming the hands and feet of Christ to the world. “Expeditions” emphasizes the sense of adventure and fun that we hope all participants experience while serving.

Through FaithX, participants have the opportunity to serve in a variety of ministry and non-profit settings, live and worship in community, and explore a new place. During FaithX, participants build relationships of mutual learning and understanding with the communities and individuals that they serve, and grow in Christian discipleship, formed by the command to love God and neighbor.

These trips are an opportunity for personal spiritual growth, building relationships with other youth or adults in the denomination, and exploring what ministry can look like outside of church walls. Additionally, by traveling to new places, being exposed to new experiences and ways of life, and getting out of our comfort zones in a variety of settings, participants are often given a new perspective and worldview.

While FaithX seeks to make a difference in the lives of others, we know that we are equally benefitted by the difference others make in our lives during these rewarding experiences of service.

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2025 CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR

April 5 – 9, 2025
Washington, D.C.

In a world where injustice and violence are too common, how can your faith guide you to drive positive social and policy change in policy and build authentic relationships and community? 

Christian Citizenship Seminar 2025 invites high schoolers, college freshmen (and those who are age-equivalent), and their adult advisors to engage this question and discover how to be advocates for change while being grounded in Jesus’ teachings.

We will build the skills you need to address various issues such as, climate change, war and violence, racism, and poverty, from a faith perspective. Learn from faith-based experts and policy advocates, practice conducting meetings with elected officials, and plan how to best take action and make your perspective heard. 

Where and When?

CCS 2025 will take place in Washington D.C., beginning on Saturday, April 5 at 2:00 p.m. and ending by 12:00 (noon) on Wednesday, April 9. 

Registration

Online registration opens December 3, 2024, at 12 p.m. central time (www.brethren.org/ccs). Register and pay in full by Dec. 31 to receive a free t-shirt! Non-refundable deposit of $250 due within two weeks of registration in order to hold your spot.

What does it cost?

The $525 registration fee includes:

* All event programming
* Lodging for five nights (Friends Place on Capitol Hill; https://youtu.be/hAD4iHYpQhM)
* 2 dinner meals

Note: Each participant needs to bring additional money for other meals, sightseeing, personal expenses, and public transportation fares.

Stay tuned for more information! Contact Becky Ullom Naugle in the Youth/Young Adult Ministry Office with questions (bullomnaugle@brethren.org, 847-429-4385).

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NATIONAL YOUTH SUNDAY - May 4, 2025

Suggested date: May 4, 2025

 

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2025 YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE

May 23 – 25, 2025

Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center
near Keezletown, Virginia

Young Adult Conference (YAC) offers people ages 18-35 a chance to enjoy fellowship, worship, recreation, Bible study, service projects and more… with other fantastic young adults!

Stay tuned for theme, cost and more information! Contact Becky Ullom Naugle in the Youth/Young Adult Ministry Office with questions (bullomnaugle@brethren.org, 847-429-4385).

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2025 NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH CONFERENCE

June 20 – 22, 2025

Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Junior High youth (those who have completed grades 6 – 8) and their adult advisors are invited to this weekend of faith formation, friendship, and fun!

We will begin on Friday night with worship. Saturday will be a mix of worship, small group time, workshops, and recreation. Sunday we will worship again before saying “see ya’ next time!”

Registration will open here in early January 2025.

Youth must be accompanied by an adult advisor. Please send at least one advisor for every five youth. If you are sending female youth, please send a female advisor and if you are sending male youth, please send a male advisor. Adult advisors must be a minimum of 22 years of age.

Stay tuned for theme, cost, and more information! Contact Becky Ullom Naugle in the Youth/Young Adult Ministry Office with questions (bullomnaugle@brethren.org, 847-429-4385).

What was the last event like? Check out the wrap-up video below!

What was the schedule like at the last event?

Want to see pictures or read reflections from NJHC 23?

Travel scholarships are available for those traveling over 500 miles to attend.

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NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2026

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DUNKER PUNKS PODCAST

Dunker Punks are united in following Christ’s radical love by the power of the Spirit to the glory of God. The podcast team speaks up to record witness of Dunker Punks growing Heaven on Earth. We relay the freedom we’ve found in obedient service, study, and community to encourage listeners in their walk on the Jesus way to God’s revolutionary reality. We see ear bud cords stretching like the mustard seed weed, as people regularly tune-in, actively engage, and enthusiastically recommend the Dunker Punks Podcast.

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