2025 Schedule

Richmond, Virginia

June 8-12 (20 participants)

Richmond’s blend of history, culture, and community makes it an interesting place to live, work, and visit. As volunteers, we will help to lighten the load of local organizations by engaging in various activities such as outdoor gardening and cleanup at Maymont park, sorting and packaging canned goods at the Richmond Food Bank, or assisting with chores at our host church. In our free time, we will enjoy exploring the area and spending time together!

University Park, Maryland

July 8-12 (20 participants)

Join us in University Park, a neighbor to the nation’s capital, to serve at the Capital Area Food Bank. We will help with chores in the urban garden and will pack meal boxes or sort canned goods in the warehouse. Additionally, we will volunteer with other local organizations that support those in need. On our recreation day, we will take the metro into Washington, D.C. to visit the museums and monuments!

Keezletown, Virginia – Brethren Woods Camp

June 8-13 (20 participants)

Support the ministry of the outdoors by volunteering at Brethren Woods Camp in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia! We will help with a variety of indoor and outdoor projects, assisting staff as they prepare for the summer season. In the evenings, we’ll enjoy fellowship and participate in camp activities like campfires, the low ropes course, and time at the lake.

South Bend, Indiana

June 24-29 (20 participants)

South Bend, like many other communities, struggles to address the division between extreme wealth and poverty that exists in adjacent neighborhoods. During our time volunteering, we will learn how local organizations are working to disrupt the cycles of injustice by supporting the under-resourced and providing necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. We will also spend time in community with our host church, the Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

FULL! July 6-10 (20 participants)

FaithX is again partnering with SPARK for a unique week of service learning! Guided by the mission to share Christ’s love through service and advocacy, the SPARK program will engage us in relationship-building, education, storytelling, and volunteering alongside individuals who are currently or formerly unhoused. This year our group will have the week to ourselves at SPARK, however, our time together will still be full of meaningful connections with both the Winston-Salem community and each other!  

Boston, Massachusetts

FULL! July 20-25 (20 participants)

NEW dates: July 27-August 1 (20 participants)

Boston is known for its history, culture, education, and sports. However, the city’s affordable housing crisis has left many individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. During this trip, we may partner with impactful organizations like the Greater Boston Food Bank, Cradles to Crayons, local farms, and others dedicated to fighting hunger and providing vital resources to the community. In our free time, we will explore the city and experience its unique charm.

Portland, Oregon

June 15-21 (20 participants)

The city of Portland has a significant population of individuals in need of shelter, support, and resources. We will serve with at least two organizations seeking to meet these needs – SnowCap Community Charities which provides food, clothing, and advocacy in eastern neighborhoods of the city and Blanchet House which serves hot meals in downtown Portland. We will also take in the sights, which will include downtown Portland, Multnomah Falls, and a trip to the coast.

Little Rock, Arkansas – Ferncliff Camp

FULL! July 13-19 (20 participants)

Spend time in nature at Ferncliff Camp, a current Brethren Volunteer Service project site and bustling camp with many initiatives including a summer program, disaster assistance center, farmstead, and nature preschool. Our group will complete various projects to support Ferncliff during their busy camp and conference season. These may include gardening, cleaning, maintaining frequently used spaces, or working in the disaster assistance warehouse. There will also be time for swimming, and of course, camp games and fun!

Denton, Maryland – Camp Mardela

July 25-27 (20 participants)

Bring your whole family to Camp Mardela on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for a weekend of service – all ages are welcome! We will participate in work projects that keep camp beautiful and join in creative service that allows both children and adults to get involved. We will also worship, go swimming, and have a campfire. Childcare will be provided for those who are too young to participate in volunteering or for the times that children need a break to play or rest.

Uganda

July 13-20 (10 participants)

Join us in Uganda to volunteer and visit with our emerging Church of the Brethren family! Our group will fly into Kampala and travel approximately 7 hours west to spend the majority of our trip with congregations in and around the town of Kasese. The Ugandan congregations are thriving and our primary volunteering will likely consist of the construction of church structures, which could include activities like brick making, pouring concrete floors, or building. We plan to also visit the Church of the Brethren orphanage near Kasese and will meet with church members in other towns as well. The trip will conclude with a few days of exploration in Kampala.

This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with our Ugandan brothers and sisters to learn about their lives, make a positive impact on their community, grow in our shared faith, and explore how people in another country find meaning in the Anabaptist tradition and act on it to create a growing and passionate church!

Please note that travel time to Uganda will extend total trip length to approximately 11 days. This trip is suitable for all ages 18+ and volunteer projects should be available for a range of physical abilities. A passport, tourist visa, and yellow fever vaccination certificate are required for this trip.

Cle Elum, Washington – Camp Koinonia

June 1-7 (15 participants)

Missing your summer days spent at camp? Interested in meaningful service outside of your home community? Unable to join the international adult trip due to time or resources? Come along to Camp Koinonia in the Pacific Northwest for a week of volunteering, growth, and fun! Depending on participant number, our group may complete projects at camp, serve at local organizations in the Cle Elum community, or a bit of both. During recreation, we will have the chance to swim, practice archery, eat s’mores, complete an escape room, and enjoy other camp activities.

Gotha, FL – Camp Ithiel

March 2-7 (20 participants)

We invite all adults ages 55+ to join FaithX at Camp Ithiel for a week of volunteering, relaxing in the southern sunshine, and growing in faith together! During our trip, we will complete projects at camp that may range from brush and plant removal to kitchen assistance to maintenance and cleaning – there will be options that are suitable for all abilities. We will also have daily worship and devotions, plus plenty of time to fellowship in community. Registration for this trip is open now, so visit www.brethren.org/faithx to sign up! Registration will close on February 1.