IGNITE for Youth

IGNITE for Youth IGNITE is…
A high-impact, life-changing weekend for youth in grades 6-12 in Ocean City, MD. A generation united for Jesus Christ, and welcoming to all.

High energy worship, relevant, engaging messaging from nationally and locally known speakers.

03/22/2026

God's call is for everyone. reminds us that Jesus' heart bends to those who are often considered outsiders. May we be people of love, belonging, and inclusion.

IGNITE Day 2 - PM Session is currently live! Here are a few moments captured from today. We'd love to see your perspecti...
03/22/2026

IGNITE Day 2 - PM Session is currently live! Here are a few moments captured from today. We'd love to see your perspective. Share your photos

03/21/2026

Belonging in action was showcased this afternoon. We celebrate more than 1,300 hygienes being packed while enjoying the varied talents from young people across the Episcopal area. Impact happens in community.

03/20/2026

Youth groups across the Episcopal area have started showing up for IGNITE 2026! Can you feel the energy🔥🔥🔥

03/20/2026

IGNITE 2026 is finally here!!! The Young Escape will lead us into worship to kick off the weekend reminding us we belong to Christ.

Let’s go 🔥 🔥 🔥

03/06/2026

"You belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God." - 1 Corinthians 3:23
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR IGNITE.
Come to IGNITE and find out what it means to belong - to God, to ourselves, to community. Register today. You belong.
igniteforyouth.com

03/03/2026

Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross, speaker at this year's IGNITE for Youth, asks, "If you haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for?!" Registration closes this Friday.
https://www.igniteforyouth.com/

02/17/2026

🔥 Kris Sledge is ready for IGNITE!

Founding pastor of The Journey Church and co-author of Followers Under 40, Kris is passionate about creating spaces where young people can truly belong and experience the transformative love of Jesus.

You can feel the excitement in this video, and we can’t wait to hear him at IGNITE! 🙌✨
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This March at IGNITE, 1,200–1,500 youth will assemble 1,000 hygiene kits for youth and family agencies across MD, DC, De...
02/08/2026

This March at IGNITE, 1,200–1,500 youth will assemble 1,000 hygiene kits for youth and family agencies across MD, DC, Delaware, and the WV Panhandle — and you can help make it happen!

Support this mission by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4b5n3u2h

When checking out, select “Add new delivery address” and ship items to:

Roland E. Powell Convention Center
C/O IGNITE
4001 Coastal Hwy
Ocean City, MD 21842

Every item helps remind a young person and family that they are seen, valued, and cared for. Thank you for supporting youth in mission! 💛

12/31/2025

🎆 As we head into a new year, it’s time to start thinking ahead.

IGNITE 2026 is coming—and planning early makes all the difference.

If you’re a clergy member or leader discerning whether IGNITE is right for your young people, we’re hosting a one-hour IGNITE 2026 Info Session to help you get clear, confident, and prepared.

What to Expect When You Are IGNITing

In this session, we’ll cover:
• The heart behind the 2026 theme, BELONG
• What’s new for IGNITE 2026
• What young people will experience
• How leaders can prepare their groups well—spiritually and logistically

Whether you’re new to IGNITE or returning, this session will help you move from curiosity to clarity.

📅 January 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Virtual

👉 Register here:
https://arenaweb.bwcumc.org/default.aspx?page=3452&event=6772

Start the new year informed, equipped, and ready.

12/25/2025

Christmas reminds us of a holy truth we all need to hear: God came close.

As we celebrate today, may you rest in the nearness of God and carry that hope into every space you enter.

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