Spirituality of Justice retreat for youth

Friday, April 01, 2022 - Sunday, April 03, 2022

A Spirituality of Justice retreat, for youth ages 12-18, will be held April 1-3 at West River Center near Annapolis. Young people will explore different types of spiritual practices, hear from leading conference justice workers, and talk through what they’re learning in small groups. The cost is $52 per person. Youth will need a Safe Sanctuary chaperone. 

Often when we talk about justice or spirituality, we speak about them as separate entities without much overlap. This retreat for youth will make bridges between the two. Young people will explore different types of spiritual practices, hear from justice work leaders working in the Conference, and talk through what they’re learning in small groups.

Youth want to make a difference in the world around them. This is their chance to learn how justice connects to faith and how they can make a difference.   

The agenda includes:

Friday night

7:00 PM Arrival
8:00 PM Get to know the participants
9:00 PM Introduction to the curriculum/ worship
9:45 PM Small groups meet 10:15 PM To cabins

Saturday

8:00 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM What are spiritual practices? Try some out
9:30 AM Intersection of spirituality and justice
10:30 AM Small group discussion
11:30 AM Justice work in the UMC and social principles
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Speakers from around the Conference
4:30 PM Small group discussion
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Small groups
8:30 PM Worship
9:30 PM To cabins/ hang out

Sunday

8:00 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM What’s next? Justice work in your community
9:45 AM Small group
11:00 AM Closing worship

For more information contact Jenna Johnson, the assistant director at West River Center,  or the Rev. Neal Christie, the BWC's Executive Minister of Connected Engagement. 

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