By Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred
In summer 2026, FaithX brought together 51 participants from across the Church of the Brethren for trips full of service, faith exploration, and fellowship.
The summer began with 13 adult participants traveling to Northern Ireland to work alongside nonprofit partners within the Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) year-long program. They had opportunities to think more deeply about peacebuilding in the context of a country with deep divisions that still persist to the present day.
A total of 33 junior high youth and advisors served those in need throughout the United States, including at a therapeutic horse-riding farm near Hershey, Pa., and at community organizations in Winston-Salem, N.C.
The summer concluded with the We Are Able trip in which 5 young adults with intellectual disabilities served in southern Michigan and enjoyed time together at Amigo Camp.
We missed our senior high participants who attended National Youth Conference this year, but loved getting to know the FaithX participants who attended this summer and look forward to seeing many new and returning faces next year!
Mark your calendars now:
Registration for summer 2027 FaithX opens on Jan. 6, 2027, at 7 p.m. (Eastern time).
Registration is open now for the next Older Adult FaithX experience. We invite all adults ages 50-plus to join FaithX at Camp Ithiel in Florida on Feb. 21-26 for a week of volunteering, relaxing in the southern sunshine, and growing in faith together! During our trip, we will complete service 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 also will have daily Bible study, plus plenty of time to fellowship in community. Registration will close on Feb. 1, 2027. Click here to sign up!
— Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred is interim co-director of Brethren Volunteer Service and coordinator of Short Term Service for the Church of the Brethren.
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