NEW BEGINNINGS #78
Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2026
A Weekend to Grow, Belong, and Be Real
For middle schoolers (grades 6–8), New Beginnings is more than a break from routine. It’s a weekend to connect with others, ask big questions, and discover how God is already moving in their lives.
Led by high school students and adults from across our diocese, this retreat explores friendships, family, faith, and how it all fits together.
Bring your curiosity. Bring your questions. Leave with a deeper sense of who you are and who God is calling you to be. Participants can attend as many times as they’d like while in middle school.
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Participant, Sponsor, and Team registration is $100.
Participant / Adult Registration
Middle Schoolers in grades 6th-8th are welcome to attend New Beginnings as a Participant.
Participants may attend the retreat as many times as they'd like while in Middle School.
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An adult sponsor is someone who accompanies the teen(s) attending from their church, and serves as a living reminder that the parish loves them, supports them, and desires to nurture their growth in Christ.
For more information and to register, click the button below.
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Participant and Adult Sponsor Registration is $100.
Deadline to apply as Participant or Adult Sponsor:
Friday, February 20
Adult Team
Adults that are 2+ years removed from High School are invited to serve as Adult support on Team.
All adults must complete Safe Church training and agree to a background check, performed through the Diocese.
It is required that Adults attend all Team meetings to foster a sense of community with the high school team and other adults.
Deadline to apply for Team:
Friday, January 25
Team Registration
The New Beginnings Team is comprised of High School Students and Adult Support. You do not have to have attended New Beginnings as a participant to be on team.
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​To serve on Team, a reference from a clergy member or youth minister is required.
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Please note: After receiving applications, NB leadership will send a follow-up email to those being accepted to team.
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Team registration is $100.
Deadline to apply for Team:
Friday, January 25
Team Meeting Dates​​
Saturday, February 7
10am - 3pm @ Diocesan Office
Dropoff & Pickup Information
DROP-OFF
Check-in for the weekend takes place between 7:00 - 7:30pm on Friday evening in Kline Hall.
Participants and Adult Sponsors should have dinner prior to their arrival for the weekend.
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PICK-UP
The Closing service on Sunday begins at 3:00pm in Kline Hall.
Parents, family, and friends are encouraged to attend.