Summer Local Mission

About the Week

Students in grades 7–12 from across the diocese are invited to a summer week of service, worship and community – a time to be revived in Christ and sent out in his love. Rooted in our diocesan vision – Gospel, Church, Mission – this experience invites students to live out their faith in tangible ways as they serve others and grow together.

Throughout the year, students have been on a shared journey. In the fall, they were Renewed – reminded that in Christ they are made new, defined not by pressure or the past but by the grace of Jesus. In the spring, they were Refreshed – resting in God’s presence and rediscovering joy, friendship and the steady love of the Father who restores our souls. This summer, the focus turns to what it means to be Revived – awakened by the Spirit, rooted in the Gospel and sent into the world with purpose.

Revival is not hype. It is not emotion. It is the Spirit of God breathing life into his people again. It is hearts awakened to the Gospel. It is faith that moves from belief into action. We are revived in Christ – and revival always sends us outward. Because the love that renews us and refreshes us does not stop with us. It overflows. Into our churches. Into our schools. Into our neighborhoods.

So we end this year not just changed – but commissioned. Renewed. Refreshed. Revived and Sent.

Throughout the week, students will serve alongside local community organizations and nonprofit partners, participating in meaningful opportunities that reflect Christ’s love in action. Each evening, we’ll gather for worship, reflection and plenty of fun, building lasting relationships and growing deeper in faith as a community.

We take care of the planning. You bring your students – and watch God work in their lives.

**Participants do not have to be Episcopalian, but must be recommended by an Episcopal Church. Each church will be required to send a chaperone with their students. We recommend the churches cover the registration costs for their chaperone.**