BM District Youth
Youth/Youth Leader Opportunities:
Youth Member at Large for Annual Conference
Every year, three youth per district have the opportunity to serve as youth members at large to Annual Conference. As a youth member at large, youth get to experience holy conferencing and participate in all the sessions, worship services, and vote on resolutions and reports. If you are interested in serving, fill out the application online at: https://www.bwcumc.org/ministries/young-peoples-ministries/youth-ministry/youth-members-at-large-application/ Applicants will be notified by April 1 if they are selected to serve. Please contact Cheryl Cook at with any questions.
Stay and Find Out What You Were Made For
At ROCK 2020, an awareness campaign was launched to raise funding toward youth suicide prevention. With your generous offering of $9,360 at ROCK 2020, we are expanding suicide prevention and wellness resourcing with and for youth and those who love them. (www.bwcumc.org/YPMWellness) Watch the video and accompanying resourcing here: https://www.bwcumc.org/article/stay-suicide-prevention-campaign/ If you are a youth who wants to be involved in working with experts to develop peer resourcing, please complete this Student Leadership Cohort Interest Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BWCSLC19.
REFRESH- 2020 Youth Leader Retreat
Working in youth ministry can be incredibly rewarding but just as equally challenging. Whether your youth group has 10 people or 100 people, or whether you are brand new to youth ministry or a veteran youth leader, it is vital to take time to rest and reset so that you and your ministry can grow. Join youth workers from across the BWC for a weekend to REFRESH. Attendees will spend a weekend at Manidokan Camp & Retreat center for worship, training, and intentional reflection and restoration. Youth & Family Ministry experts from Ministry Architects will lead the weekend alongside fellow BWC youth leaders. Cost is $225 per person for lodging, meals, and a weekend of worship, reflection, and restoration. Register online by March 6 or contact Cheryl Cook ( ) with any questions.
The CCYM Stress Less Project offers resources to help youth battle the many sources of stress in their lives. The project was created by youth for youth and include resources for both youth and youth workers. More information can be found atwww.bwcumc.org/stressless.
Essential Youth Worker Training: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma – Join us on March 28th for a day event that explores the evidence-based research on long term physical and mental health implications of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress and trauma. Facilitators are Dr. Cynthia Greer, Dr. Luane Oprea, Dr. Diane Reese, all with Trinity Washington University in D.C. Limited registration to 50. https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=94703074445
Scholarship/Grant Information:
Apply for a BWC College Scholarship-application is open: Once again, the Baltimore-Washington Conference will be awarding scholarships for qualified students currently attending college, as well as high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall of 2020. The application process opens on Jan. 3 and closes March 5, 2020.
A variety of scholarships are offered to fit the diverse needs of our students. To be considered for a scholarship, students must complete the full online application, which includes uploading their current transcripts. In addition, the student must provide contact information for their pastor and one additional church reference. The pastor and reference will be contacted and asked to submit information on the student’s participation in the local church. The entire process will be done online for ease of the student, pastor, and reference.
For details about the individual scholarships or to apply for a scholarship, please visit http://www.bwcumc.org/administration/local-church-resources/scholarships/.
Sophia Dietsch Education Scholarship: For students of Baltimore City, only who are going into ministry/seminary student / or in the candidacy process. The award is $400 per year up to $2,000 total (no more than 5 years). Students must be a candidate for ministry in The United Methodist Church and be from Baltimore City. The student must have held membership in a church of the Baltimore-Washington Conference for at least one year. Applicant must be a degree candidate at an accredited college, university or seminary. For more information on this scholarship and others, click the following link: https://www.bwcumc.org/administration/local-church-resources/scholarships/
Discipleship Awards - NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!
We want to celebrate leaders and faith communities who are doing excellent ministry and transforming lives. One of the ways we do this is through an annual call for nominations and applications which are due April 1 and will be revealed at Annual Conference unless otherwise noted.
The awards that will be presented are:
- Wellness & Missions - $1,000 to a faith community that exemplifies the fostering of spiritual, physical and mental health
- Advocacy & Action - $1,000 for partnerships that advocate to transform systems which disenfranchise, marginalize and oppress
- Harry Denman Evangelism Award - recognition for exceptional ministry of evangelism
- Moral Courage Award - recognition for the pursuit of justice, loving-kindness, and walking humbly with God.
- Youth Group Leader of the Year - honors a BWC United Methodist who exemplifies inviting, inspiring and strengthening youth skilled servant workers
Nominate a deserving person today! Visit https://www.bwcumc.org/annual-conference-awards/
Applications and Nominations for Shenandoah University Youth Theology Institute Are OPEN! (please see attached flyer) Do you have a current high schooler in your life who is ready to learn about how their faith in Jesus Christ calls them to live and be in the world in a way that seeks justice? Nominate and encourage them to apply for the Shenandoah University Youth Theology Institute! SUYTI is a two-week, credit-bearing program for any young person who is currently in high school (that is, any student who will be a rising sophomore through recent high school graduate this summer). Students spend one week on SU’s campus in Winchester, VA, and one week on the campus of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and through a daily rhythm of worship, academic study, experiential and service-learning, and (of course) sabbath rest, learn to become stronger Christian leaders in their local communities. The 2020 Institute will run from July 19-August 1, 2020, and thanks to a grant from the Lilly Endowment, we are able to give your student all that SUYTI has to offer (room and board, program expenses, and three college credits) to our cohort members at a cost of only $200 per student. To nominate a student or to apply, visit our website at www.su.edu/youththeology. For more information, contact Ian Urriola, Director of the SUYTI, by calling (540) 665-5453 or emailing .
Youth/Youth Leader Opportunities:
Youth Member at Large for Annual Conference
Every year, three youth per district have the opportunity to serve as youth members at large to Annual Conference. As a youth member at large, youth get to experience holy conferencing and participate in all the sessions, worship services, and vote on resolutions and reports. If you are interested in serving, fill out the application online at: https://www.bwcumc.org/ministries/young-peoples-ministries/youth-ministry/youth-members-at-large-application/ Applicants will be notified by April 1 if they are selected to serve. Please contact Cheryl Cook at with any questions.
Stay and Find Out What You Were Made For
At ROCK 2020, an awareness campaign was launched to raise funding toward youth suicide prevention. With your generous offering of $9,360 at ROCK 2020, we are expanding suicide prevention and wellness resourcing with and for youth and those who love them. (www.bwcumc.org/YPMWellness) Watch the video and accompanying resourcing here: https://www.bwcumc.org/article/stay-suicide-prevention-campaign/ If you are a youth who wants to be involved in working with experts to develop peer resourcing, please complete this Student Leadership Cohort Interest Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BWCSLC19.
REFRESH- 2020 Youth Leader Retreat
Working in youth ministry can be incredibly rewarding but just as equally challenging. Whether your youth group has 10 people or 100 people, or whether you are brand new to youth ministry or a veteran youth leader, it is vital to take time to rest and reset so that you and your ministry can grow. Join youth workers from across the BWC for a weekend to REFRESH. Attendees will spend a weekend at Manidokan Camp & Retreat center for worship, training, and intentional reflection and restoration. Youth & Family Ministry experts from Ministry Architects will lead the weekend alongside fellow BWC youth leaders. Cost is $225 per person for lodging, meals, and a weekend of worship, reflection, and restoration. Register online by March 6 or contact Cheryl Cook ( ) with any questions.
The CCYM Stress Less Project offers resources to help youth battle the many sources of stress in their lives. The project was created by youth for youth and include resources for both youth and youth workers. More information can be found atwww.bwcumc.org/stressless.
Essential Youth Worker Training: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma – Join us on March 28th for a day event that explores the evidence-based research on long term physical and mental health implications of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress and trauma. Facilitators are Dr. Cynthia Greer, Dr. Luane Oprea, Dr. Diane Reese, all with Trinity Washington University in D.C. Limited registration to 50. https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=94703074445
2019
March 7th: BWC Scholarship Application Submission Deadline: The scholarships are open to qualified students currently attending college, as well as high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall of 2019. A variety of scholarships are offered to fit the diverse needs of our students. To be considered for a scholarship, students must complete the full online application which includes uploading their current transcripts. Additionally, the student must provide contact information for their pastor and one additional church reference. The pastor and reference will be contacted and asked to submit information on the student’s participation in the local church. The entire process will be done online for ease of the student, pastor, and reference. For details about the individual scholarships or to apply for a scholarship, please visit http://www.bwcumc.org/administration/local-church-resources/scholarships/
March 22th - 24th: Youth Leader Retreat and Training; The BWC will host a weekend of training and renewal for youth leaders Mar 22-24, 2019 at Wesley Freedom UMC in Eldersburg, MD. Whether you are new to youth ministry or a seasoned veteran, there will be training and classes appropriate for any stage of your ministry and time for restoration and renewal. Registration and additional information are available at https://arenaweb.bwcumc.org/default.aspx?page=3439&eventID=4122. For questions, please contact Cheryl Cook.
2018
Young People's Ministry (YPM)
Young People’s Ministry Focus Groups
The groups are open to all regardless of age or geography. Unless otherwise specified, all aspects of YPM (from Camping to Youth to Young Adult including Collegiate ministries) will be discussed. A link to it and the Focus Group registration may be found on bwcumc.org/get-connected.
Tuesday, September 4,
Southern Region Focus Group
West River Camp & Retreat Center
5100 Chalk Point Road
West River, MD 20778
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Wednesday, September 5,
College Ministry Focus Group
Lane University Center
214 Lane University Center
Frostburg, MD 21532
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Wednesday, September 5,
YPM Western Region Focus Group
Manidokan Camp & Retreat Center
1600 Harpers Ferry Road
Knoxville, MD 21758
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Thursday, September 6, 12:30 pm
College Ministry Focus Group
DC: Specific Location TBD
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Thursday, September 6,
YPM Conference Center Focus Group
11711 Maple Lawn Drive
Fulton, MD 20759
July 9, 2018
POOL PARTY for All Youth at West River on August 19. Click here to register. Contact Cheryl Cook for details.
April 9, 2018
