MIQRA: A Weekend Retreat for Youth
You’re invited to MIQRA (meek-rah); a weekend retreat for youth in grades 6-12 that focuses on the Bible and allows youth to discover what’s in it, why they should care, and how to read it. Hosted by The Diocese of Kansas, youth from The Diocese of West Missouri are welcome and encouraged to attend!
This event will take place at Grace Episcopal Cathedral in Topeka, Kansas from January 17 to 19. Students can choose to stay overnight or just during the day.
What does MIQRA mean?
“MIQRA” is a Hebrew word, which means “reading,” and refers to the ancient Jewish practice of gathering at the local synagogue to hear a public reading of scripture, thus it was also sometimes used to mean, “Bible.”
Is the Bible read out loud at MIQRA?
Yes. We read the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation in 72 hours! The reading is voluntary, and participants take turns reading in shifts around the clock. We also have volunteers from around the diocese and beyond who join us via Zoom to help with the reading!
What else happens?
So many fun things happen at MIQRA, including games, movie night, and worship with the “Mustard Seeds,” a diocesan youth band. Participants attend engaging workshops on various biblical topics and hear clergy speak about the bible. Those who attend also meet with a small group several times to make friends and talk about what they’re discovering about the Bible through the event. You can view a sample weekend schedule here!
Registration costs $75, with the price increasing after January 3. Scholarships are available. Contact Meredith Seaton, Youth Discipleship Missioner, at youth@diowestmo.org if you have questions about the event or registration.
