Dear friends,

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to attend youth camps in French Polynesia, Honduras, El Salvador, the Netherlands, the United States, and the British Isles. Each experience deepened my understanding of Community of Christ on a global scale and strengthened my love for our faith community.

In the past, the church provided opportunities for young people to connect with peers from around the world, but like many ministries, those programs have faded over time. The goal of this trip—and future trips to come—is to rebuild those connections and bridge the gap between our youth, fostering a renewed sense of unity and belonging.

To launch this program, our senior high youth have been invited to attend High School Camp in Australia. 🇦🇺

🗓️ Tentative Dates: Sept. 20 - Oct. 4, 2025 
(exact dates can change based on flights) 
💵 Cost: $1000
🤸 Who: Current 9-12 graders
🧑‍🏫 Delegation Leader: Laura Bolton

You'll find more information below including the application and deadline, details on an upcoming information session, and opportunities to support this program.

Application deadline is June 30, 2025

Youth will be selected based on their application, maturity, and commitment to the Community of Christ youth ministry program. Current freshmen - seniors are eligible to apply.

With anticipation and hope,

Laura Bolton (she/her)
SPMC Youth Minister
Community of Christ Sierra Pacific Mission Center
lbolton@cofchrist-spmc.org

FEELING INSPIRED TO BE GENEROUS?

The mission center is significantly subsidizing the expense of this program. If congregations or individuals would like to support this important formative ministry and sponsor or partially sponsor a selected youth, that would be a powerful gift. 

Please contact Ruth Seagraves at 916-792-7125 or rseagraves@cofchrist-spmc.org.