2026 Schedule

University Park, Maryland

June 9-14 (20 participants)

Join us in University Park, a neighbor to the nation’s capital, to serve at the Capital Area Food Bank and other organizations working to lessen hunger in the community. Most of our time will be spent volunteering in the warehouse, packing meal boxes and sorting canned goods, with the possibility of helping in the urban garden. We will also have the chance to take the metro into Washington, D.C. to explore museums and monuments.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

June 14-19 (20 participants)

SPARK’s mission is to share Christ’s love through service and advocacy. Our partnership with the SPARK program will engage us in relationship-building, education, storytelling, and service alongside formerly or currently unhoused individuals. Please note, this is an ecumenical experience, meaning that our FaithX group will participate alongside youth groups from other faith backgrounds. The full group could be large (up to 60 people), which will provide a unique opportunity to live in community with many perspectives and grow in new ways.

Rodney, Michigan (Camp Brethren Heights)

June 21-26 (20 participants)

Support the Church of the Brethren’s outdoor ministry by helping to prepare Camp Brethren Heights for its summer season. Our work will include light building projects, grounds clean-up, and other helpful tasks. As we serve, we’ll be immersed in God’s creation, spending meaningful time in harmony with nature and with one another. We will also enjoy classic camp experiences like swimming, canoeing, hiking, and campfires while forming new friendships and refreshing our spirits.

Hershey, Pennsylvania

July 5-10 (20 participants)

Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association offers an opportunity for people of all generations with all types of special and typical needs to discover support, respect, and health through horseback riding. Our FaithX group will jump into farm life and care for the animals, clean stalls and paddocks, fill water troughs, re-stock hay stations, visit with the goats, brush the donkeys, tidy flower gardens, and lend a hand with any needed farm chores. We will balance our hard work with fun activities like exploring Hershey’s Chocolate World, swimming, playing games, and more.

Northern Ireland

June 14-22 (15 participants)

Join us in Northern Ireland, where vibrant cities and breathtaking coastal landscapes provide the backdrop for learning about the region’s remarkable journey from conflict to peace. Forever marking this country’s rich history is a 30-year conflict that began in the 1960s known as “The Troubles,” in which Protestant and Catholic communities clashed politically and socially over issues of identity, civil rights, and the country’s status as part of the United Kingdom. Brethren Volunteer Service was first invited to send youth workers to Belfast in 1972, and since then has sent almost 200 volunteers to work alongside many organizations and church groups. During our FaithX trip, participants will have the opportunity to visit and volunteer with several of the current BVS projects in Belfast. We will also learn more about the country’s history and witness how faith continues to shape healing in a place once marked by deep division. Come with your walking shoes on, and be ready to grow your faith, connect with other Brethren, and explore a new place!

Please allow for additional travel time based upon your preferred flight schedule. This trip involves a significant amount of walking, so please consider your physical abilities when registering. A valid passport and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) are required for this trip.

Gotha, Florida – Camp Ithiel

February 22-27 (20 participants)

FaithX welcomes all adults age 50+ to Camp Ithiel for a week of volunteering, enjoying the southern sunshine, and growing in faith together. Throughout the trip, we will take on a variety of camp projects, such as brush and plant removal, kitchen help, maintenance, and cleaning. No matter your ability, there will be volunteer opportunities that allow you to serve in ways that feel right for you. We will also share in daily Bible study, along with plenty of time to fellowship in community. Registration for this trip is open now at www.brethren.org/faithx and will close on February 1.

Sturgis, Michigan – Camp Amigo

July 13-16 (10 participants)

Recognizing that everyone has gifts to share, adults with intellectual disabilities are invited to Camp Amigo in Southern Michigan for a time of service and community. Together, we will volunteer with local organizations and support projects around camp. We will also enjoy fun recreational activities, which may include canoeing, campfires, board games, pickleball, visiting the camp nature center, hiking, or exploring Sturgis.