Youth Only
Middle and High School Synod Event
For youth in grades 6-12. 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…
12 Hours of Christmas
A new twist to our 12 Days of Christmas programming! Join us for an intense, fun-filled 12 hours of Christmas cheer! We will be packing a full 12 days into only 12 hours! For more information contact Christian.
Youth Capitals Hockey Game
All youth are welcome to watch the Washington Capitals take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in DC!
Camp Sunday
Join us for a Sunday filled with all things outdoor ministry! Our two local ELCA camps, Caroline Furnace and Mar-Lu-Ridge, will be here to tell us all about this upcoming summer in camp ministry! There will also be a chance for parents and youth to ask questions about what to expect during a week at…
Jammies and Jingles: The Sequel’s Sequel
Join us for our third annual evening of fun, fellowship, food, and karaoke at Emmanuel!
Virginia Conference Synod Event
The Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Committee invites the high school youth of the Metro D.C. Synod to participate in this year's Play + Pray events. Each conference will have an event local to it that all youth are invited to, with Youth + Family covering the costs. That's right—come play, eat, join in…
Youth Great Falls Hike
Join us for a lovely hike at Great Falls Park as we take in the beauty of God's creation!
2025 Youth Mission Trip
We will stay at a local area church as we serve the community in their efforts to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We will partner with about five other churches from our synod (Holy Trinity in Leesburg, Holy Trinity in Falls Church, Shepherd of the Hills in Haymarket, Faith in Arlington,…
2025 Middle School Mission Trip
We will be staying at the Steinbruck Center at Luther Place in Washington, D.C. This trip is both an introduction to mission trips for our rising middle schoolers and a way for us to engage the community of Washington, D.C. in our backyard. Our middle schoolers will serve with a regional food bank and continue…