• August 25-26: “Youth Warriors RockFest: Youthful Vibez" starts Friday night at 5 p.m. with "Rock the Mic" Night, followed by a full day of activities on Saturday from 9:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This event is geared toward youth ages 10-18. Contact Alex Bull from New Waverly UMC at alexbull04@gmail.com with any questions. Download the flyer for agenda and registration information.

• September 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.: A Youth Pickleball Clinic is being held for those ages 12-17; free of charge at Randallstown Community Center. For more information, call 410-887-0698. Download the flyer. Register. The clinic is associated with Mt. Olive UMC in Randallstown.

• September 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: UMC’s Got Talent is a day of fun, fellowship and talent on Sept. 30 at Camp Pecometh in Centreville. Youth and youth leaders of the BWC and Pen-Del will spend the day together at Pecometh enjoying games, inspirational talks, music, and a talent show. All youth are invited to attend, performing is not a requirement. Youth interested in performing must fill out this virtual audition form. $5 per person for lunch, snacks, games and more. For every four people registered, the fifth is free using the discount code Talent! Contact ccook@bwcumc.org for more details. Register now.

• October 19-23: The Immigration Border Immersion is a powerful experience for college-aged students and scholarships are available. This trip to San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico, is for those who want to have a transformational experience, learn about migration, immigration, and root causes. Participants will have the opportunity to listen to God through the voice of the immigrant and be part of the change as they implement and take action in their local communities. Learn more and register.

• October 21: Fall Confirmation Historic Sites Visit – Confirmands and their sponsors will discover some of the unique United Methodist history that shapes our world today. RSVP to Pilgrimages@bwcumc.org with the number of youth and adults no later than Friday, Sept. 29. The itinerary will be provided to those who respond. Please plan to bring a bag lunch. Limit: 40 people.

• November 1: Missional Innovation Grants for Young People’s Ministry applications due. Up to $5,000 will be awarded to a team of persons, at least one of whom is connected to a United Methodist faith community, that helps us make progress on one or more of the goals in our strategic plan. Applications are due November 1. Learn about previous winners and apply now.

• November 4: YPM Training Day for Leaders at West River Camp near Annapolis. Save the date for this one-day event that provides opportunities to network with others, learn something that will help you breathe and better lead children, youth and family ministry.

• November 10-12: Children’s Ministry Retreat at West River offers a chance for children and families to participate in traditional camp activities during a weekend of fun and fellowship at West River. Families, with children in grades 1-5, and church groups are welcome. For more details, contact Jenna at assistantdirector@westrivercenter.org.

• As we seek to connect with more young people and the people who work with them, we are hiring two to three part-time Young People’s Ministry Organizers to help accomplish the vision of Young People’s Ministries.

• There are ministry internships available for college students attending University of Maryland College Park, Towson University, Morgan State and Bowie State. These are great opportunities for students who want to connect their faith to their life and invite their peers to do the same as they create Beloved Community.

• The Campus Ministry Coordinator at UMD College Park position is open and ideal for someone who has a fruitful track record of mentoring college-aged young adults, is entrepreneurial, a self-starter, group gatherer, and a collaborative leader who wants to be involved in a deep listening campaign that could result in major ministry redevelopment.