When I dare to be powerful — to use my strength
in the service of my vision,
then it becomes less and less important
whether I am afraid.
— Audre Lorde
Gatherings for Teens & Young Adults
Winter Conferences
December 28th-January 1st
Young Adult Conference at the
The Christian Community
Hillsdale, NY
This is our annual gathering of Young People, ages 18-30+ who hear the call and would like to explore the deeper questions of our time.
A collaborative gathering: kindling, creating, bearing witness with singing, clowning, conversation, introspection, skill-sharing, sauna, & a New Year's Celebration.
Meals provided, lodging available.
Sliding Scale $100-300
(No one turned away for lack of funds.)
Please register with Rev. Carol Kelly, carolkelly.cc@gmail.com
“World peace through nonviolent means is neither absurd nor unattainable. All other methods have failed. Thus we must begin anew… Those of us who believe in this method can be voices of reason, sanity, and understanding amid the voices of violence, hatred and emotion. We can very well set a mood of peace out of which a system of peace can be built.” – Dreams of Brighter Tomorrows in Ebony Magazine, March 1965.
Words by Martin Luther King Jr.
January 16-19, 2026
MLK Youth Conference at the
The Christian Community
Washington-Baltimore Area
For young people of High-school age
—Limited to 20 participants
Please register with Rev. Daniel Kalinov dkalinov@thechristiancommunity.org