Youth
The Northern Ohio District has many opportunities for youth to gather together. Events are planned year-round and everyone is welcome! So bring your siblings, your cousins, your friends, your classmates, your church group, and anyone else who might be interested, because the more, the merrier!
Age Groups
Junior High: 6th-8th graders
Senior High: 9th-12th graders & first year out of high school
Upcoming Events
Due to COVID-19, most Youth events will be held virtually. We are monitoring the situation for when in-person events can be safely planned, and those events will practice safe social distancing.
Youth Zoom Game Night & Devotion - Every Monday Night
Join us for online every week over Zoom for interactive games and a devotion! Contact Jenny for the login information and link. FYI - sometimes two devices are needed, one for Zoom and one for a game controller.
Who:
Junior High & Senior High
When:
Every Monday night
Junior High- 7:00-8:00p
Senior High- 8:15-9:15p
Cost:
FREE!
Youth Fellowship Exchange
Have you ever wanted to meet other Brethren kids from around the country? Then this is for you! The Church of the Brethren is sponsoring the Youth Fellowship Exchange. Sign up with your youth group to be matched with another church from around the denomination. You'll be able to meet virtually for joint meetings, make new friends, and learn about another region and congregation!
If you have any questions, contact Becky Ullom Naugle, director of COB Youth & Young Adult Ministries (bullomnaugle@brethren.org).
Who:
Jr High & Senior High
When:
Spring 2021, Sign up by February 28
To sign up, visit: http://ow.ly/saqO50DqEXn
COB Compelling Vision Bible Study - Sunday Nights
Hosted by the Church of the Brethren Youth & Young Adult Ministry office, join us for a Bible study series about the denomination's Compelling Vision.
Who:
Junior High, Senior High, & Young Adults
When:
Sundays at 8-9p
Next Session: March 7
Bible Study #2 - Together
Speakers - Tim & Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey, Pastors at Oakton COB in Virginia
To preview the study, visit: Compelling Vision Bible Study
To sign up, visit: Bible Study registration
Christian Citizenship Seminar - April 24-28, 2021
Each year, Christian Citizenship Seminar is an opportunity for Church of the Brethren youth to gather and explore the relationship between faith and a particular political issue, and then act from a faith perspective regarding that issue. In 2021, CCS will focus on pursuing economic justice in response to the pandemic, wealth gap, and Jesus' call for simple living. This year's event will be virtual.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up, contact Jenny.
Who:
Senior High & 2020 HS Grads
When:
April 24-28, 2021
Online sessions each night: 7-9p
Cost:
$75
For more information and registration, visit: https://www.brethren.org/yya/ccs/
Related Events
There's always something going on! Start planning ahead for these events hosted by the district, the Church of the Brethren Youth & Young Adult Ministries Office, Inspiration Hills Camp, and FaithX (formerly Church of the Brethren Workcamps).
Junior High Events:
Summer - Junior High Camp @ Inspiration Hills Camp : June 20-25, 2021
First Sunday of November - National Junior High Sunday : November 7, 2021
Every other Summer - National Junior High Conference : on hiatus in 2021, will return in 2023
Senior High Events:
Spring - Christian Citizenship Seminar : April 24-28, 2021 (online)
First Sunday of May - National Youth Sunday : May 2, 2021
Summer - Senior High Camp @ Inspiration Hills Camp : June 20-25, 2021
Every 4th Summer - National Youth Conference @ Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO : July 2022
Fall - Powerhouse Regional Youth Conference @ Camp Mack, Milford, IN : November 2021
Multi-Age Events:
Summer - FaithX workcamps
Summer - Northern Ohio District Conference : August 13-14, 2021, virtually from Akron Springfield Church of the Brethren
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