FAITHX WORKCAMPS
Registration is opening soon for summer 2025 Church of the Brethren FaithX service trips (and it's already open for the March 2-7, 2025 older adult trip to Camp Ithiel in Florida)! Details about FaithX trip options for all ages can be found at www.brethren.org/faithx, and the registration form will be available there starting Wednesday, January 8, at 6:00 p.m. Central.
If you have any questions about FaithX, contact us at: 847-429-4337 (Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred – FaithX coordinator), 847-388-3902 (Rachel Johnson – assistant FaithX coordinator), or faithx@brethren.org.
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CAMP EMMANUEL 2025 CALENDAR
 May 3 |
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Bader Church Fishing Derby |
| May 30–June 1 |
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Women's Camp |
| June 5–8 |
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High School Camp |
| June 8–14 |
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Middle School Camp |
| June 15–19 |
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Junior Camp |
| July 14–18 |
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Day Camp |
| July 18–20 |
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Creation Camp |
| August 8–10 |
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Men's Camp |
| Aug. 29-Sept. 1 |
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Labor Day Family Camp |
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CAMP EMMAUS 2025 CALENDAR
| May 23-26 |
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Memorial Day Family Camp |
| June 20-22 |
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CIT Training |
| June 21-22 |
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Elementary (K-Grade 2) |
| July 6-12 |
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Survivor Camp at Camp Mack (Grade 6-8) |
| July 13-19 |
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Senior High(Grade 9-12) |
| July 20-26 |
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Middle School (Grade 6-8) |
| July 27-31 |
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Intermediate (Grade 3-5) |
| August 1-3 |
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YAAYAH (Age 18+) |
| August 3-6 |
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Target Sports Camp |
| August 7-9 |
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Women’s Camp |
| August 22-24 |
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Men’s Camp |
| Aug. 29-Sept. 1 |
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Labor Day Family Camp |
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NATIONAL YOUTH SUNDAY - May 4, 2025Suggested date: May 4, 2025
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2025 YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE
Hope: Roots and Branches, Jeremiah 17:7-8
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!
Early bird registration (January 24 – February 28, 2025): $200.
Regular registration (March 1 – May 1, 2025): $250.
Non-refundable deposit of $100 due within two weeks of registration in order to hold your spot.
Do you wish YAC was longer? It can be! Add on YAC MAX to your registration and stick around on Sunday for lunch and a long afternoon of fellowship!
REGISTRATION
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2025 NATIONAL JUNIOR HIGH CONFERENCEJune 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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ANNUAL CONFERENCE
 The 2025 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference will take place Wednesday, July 2, to Sunday, July 6, at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Registration and hotel reservations will open to the public on March 5. The Annual Conference office has announced the following registration fee schedule:
For advance registration (March 5-June 10): Delegates $350; Non-delegate adult, full conference, $175; Non-delegate adult, daily rate, $60; Post-high school to age 21, full conference, $50; Post-high school to age 21, daily rate, $20; Current high school student or younger, free; Active BVSer, free.
For on-site registration (opens July 1): Delegates $425; Non-delegate adult, full conference, $210; Non-delegate adult, daily rate, $75; Post-high school to age 21, full conference, $50; Post-high school to age 21, daily rate, $20; Current high school student or younger, free; Active BVSer, free. Note there is an additional fee for age-group activities.
Registration for virtual participation (non-delegate only): Adult (until June 10), full conference, $195 or daily rate, $75. Group/institutional registration, $500; Post-high school to age 21, full conference, $75.
For lodging, the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons is connected to the Koury Convention Center, making it extremely convenient for guests. The Annual Conference room rate is $120 plus tax (12.75%) totaling $135.30 per night. Parking is complimentary. The Sheraton Hotel provides complimentary shuttle transportation to and from Piedmont Triad International Airport from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. In room Wi-Fi is complimentary for all hotel guests.
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NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2026
Rachel Johnson and Anna Schweitzer will coordinate National Youth Conference (NYC) 2026. They will begin work with the 2025-2026 National Youth Cabinet in the new year to begin planning for NYC. The event will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies near Estes Park, Colo., from July 18-23, 2026.
Rachel Johnson is currently serving in Brethren Volunteer Service as the 2025 assistant coordinator for FaithX. In May 2024, Rachel graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry. Rachel grew up in Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren in Atlantic Northeast District. Rachel will be serving full time as NYC coordinator after finishing her work with FaithX this summer. “NYC was a very formative experience when I had the opportunity to go as a youth, and I am excited to be able to help plan this experience for others.”
Anna Schweitzer is currently a freshman at Indiana University where she is studying Exercise Science. Anna will be serving part time as assistant NYC coordinator while she continues her college coursework. She grew up in Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren in Southern Ohio and Kentucky District. “I am excited to be involved in planning NYC because it had such an influential impact on my faith journey when I participated in 2022. I am very glad to be part of that same impact on the next generation of NYC participants!”
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