In his farewell speech/sermon to the nation of Israel, Moses recounts to them the story of how God rescued them from slavery in Egypt and their wandering in the desert that brought them to the present where they were on the borders of the Promised Land and about to enter. A big part of that…

Recent stories in the news have highlighted the struggles of teenage girls that are possibly surprising and definitely concerning to adults who are caring for them. These stories raise important questions: what shaped these struggles that our girls are living with? What can we do to help? With that in mind, here are two books…

This blog post is based on two sessions of the Connections Sunday School class that Matt led in March that is looking at the mental health crisis among Gen Z (13-25 year olds). While it will contain all the information shared, it lacks the great discussion we had around these topics. If you want to…

When DCPC Youth returns after a break for Christmas and New Years, we are going to be exploring the intersection of faith and mental health during the month of January. A recent study on Gen Z and mental health by Springtide Research found two critical statistics about the state of mental health for 13-25 year…

Located in midtown, Memphis Youth Mission is situated in the heart of Memphis. Participants in our program will have an opportunity to understand the struggles of those living on the margins in the city that is known as the home of the Blues and the center of the Civil Rights Struggle. Youth will volunteer at…

Located in the Park City area of Charleston, Charleston Youth Mission immerses young people in one of the oldest cities of our nation. Participants will learn about the area’s rich history as well as the current situation of the city. From slavery to today’s racial-economic disparity, at Charleston Youth Mission we will look at the…

Montreat Youth Conference is a gathering of Presbyterian high schoolers and their leaders from all over the country. Every day we experience keynote, small groups, recreation, and worship that is creative, fun, and energetic. Don’t miss out on MYC! When July 23-29, 2023 Who Can Go High schoolers (current 9th through 12th graders) Accommodations We…

Thanks to everyone who shared with us what they are looking for in summer trips for 2023! Based on your feedback, we are presenting the following options to get a sense of which trips have the most interest. The survey is open until November 30th and then we will announce final selections on December 7th….

Get all the details on this weekend’s fall retreat here!

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Registration is now open! Click here to get started. What is a retreat? After a 2 year hiatus, we are back to a full weekend retreat! We call it a retreat because it’s an opportunity to pull back from our everyday life and focus more fully on the good things that God invites us to:…

Science and faith don’t always seem like they can coexist. But what are students supposed to do about all the things they wonder about when they look at the world around them? Do they have to choose between using their brain or building their faith? In this series, we’ll consider how embracing intellect by exploring…