6th-12th grade
Gather with middle and high school students from Lutheran Churches across the DC Metro, Maryland, and Delaware areas at Skycroft Retreat Center in Middletown MD November 20-22
This is a small group centered event, where middle and high school 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 through worship and music; games will help form the weekend’s community; and service projects will invite youth to apply what they’re learning to hands-on service.
Cost - $200 per person includes program, lodging, meals, activities, and a t-shirt!
2026 Middle and High School Synod Youth Event
$200/student
November 20-22
Open to 6th-12th grade students
Gather with middle and high school students from Lutheran Churches across the DC Metro, Maryland, and Delaware areas at Skycroft Retreat Center in Middletown, MD this November 20-22.
This is a small group centered event, where middle and high school 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 through worship and music; games will help form the weekend’s community; and service projects will invite youth to apply what they’re learning to hands-on service.
Cost - $200/person. Includes program, lodging, meals, activities, and a t-shirt!
If you have any questions, you can reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Ms. Michaela.
Youth Wednesday
Wednesdays from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
September 16 through December 16*
*No Youth Wednesday November 11 (Veteran’s Day) and November 25 (Thanksgiving Break)
6th-12th graders are invited to join Dr. Dave and Pastor Kelsey for Youth Wednesdays at Abiding Presence.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Youth Music with Dr. Dave (6th-12th Grade)
No prior musical experience is required. You can sign-up and find more information here. If you have any questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dr. Dave.
6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group with Pr. Kelsey (6th-12th Grade)
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions at 6:30 p.m. After, we will have pizza and play games or complete service projects. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student to help cover the cost of the pizza. You can also donate $60 for the whole semester through the website. Simply add the “Youth Wednesday Pizza $5” or the “Youth Wednesday Pizza Semester” item below to your cart and then checkout.
For questions about dinner, you can contact Pastor Kelsey. For Youth Music, no prior musical experience is required. Tap here for more information and to sign-up. If you have questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dr. Dave Chávez.
We are asking for a $5/week donation per person for Pizza Dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. You can use this item to donate on a weekly basis or can use the other item to donate for the entire semester.
We are asking for a $5/week per person donation for Pizza Dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. You can use this item to donate for the whole semester (Fall 2026)