July 30-August 1, 2026
Kalamazoo, Michigan
For all youth who have completed 6th - 12th grades. 

Theme: “We Will, With God’s Help”
Join us for a meaningful and spirit-filled gathering centered on our shared commitment to the Baptismal Covenant and how we are called to live in community—both inside and outside the church. Rooted in the promise “We will, with God’s help,” this event invites us to reflect on how faith shapes our relationships, our service, and our daily lives.

Event Dates: Thursday, July 30 – Saturday, August 1
Thursday, July 30, 1 pm - gather together to begin!
Friday, July 31, 12 noon - join in with the BPG festivities
Saturday, August 1, 3 pm - closing prayers and sending forth!

Who: Students who have completed 6th grade -12th grade 

Registration Logistics: Participants can register as an individual if they are coming with a parent or they can register as part of a diocesan/congregational group

Location & Lodging:
  • St. Luke's, Kalamazoo, Michigan - programming
  • First Presbyterian Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan (across the street from St. Luke's) - programming
  • St. Barnabas, Portage - overnight accommodations

What’s Included:
  • Lodging for the duration of the event
  • All meals provided
  • Opportunities for worship, reflection, and community-building

Together, we will explore what it means to live out our faith in intentional community: supporting one another, seeking justice, and serving with compassion. Come ready to be renewed, inspired, and strengthened in your commitment to walk this journey of faith, trusting that in all things, we respond: “We will, with God’s help.”


Schedule
Thursday:
1:00 PM     Welcome & Lunch - at First Presbyterian
2:00 PM     PYE Program 
5:00 PM     Dinner
7:00 PM     Evening Program
9:00 PM     Compline

Friday:
8:00 AM     Breakfast
9:00 AM     Morning Prayer
11:00 AM    Lunch
12:00 PM    Big Provincial Gathering Starts
6:30 PM      Dinner
7:30 PM      Evening Program

Saturday:
7:30 AM     Breakfast
7:45 AM     Worship
12:30 PM   Lunch
1:00 PM     Workshop/Mission Opportunity
3:00 PM     Departure


Questions?
Reach out to Carmen Piggins (Michigan) or Heather Barta (Province V)

Registration options

Diocesan Registration Pages.  Use the above if you are the diocesan adult registering your group OR if you are registering just one individual youth.

Use the following to register the youth with your diocese:
Great Lakes - McKenzie Bade - link to register, email McKenzie
Michigan - Carmen Piggins - link to register, email Carmen
Wisconsin - Erin Wolf - link to register, email Erin