Youth Voices: Bold Faith

A UCC Youth-Centered Week of Advocacy in Washington D.C.
June 14th – 19th, 2026

Application deadline is Sunday February 22, 2026 at 9pm. Review of applications will begin February 23 2026, and applicants will be notified by February 27, 2026.

Are you ready to make your voice heard? Join the United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C. for Youth Voices: Bold Faith, a week-long immersion in faith-based advocacy, justice, and community. Together, we’ll explore how our faith calls us to speak truth to power, stand up for what’s right, and work toward a world where all can thrive. Applications are live!


Participants will:

⭐️ Engage with leaders making change on Capitol Hill and beyond;

⭐️ Learn practical tools for organizing, advocacy, and public witness;

⭐️ Engage in Youth Leadership Development

⭐️ Build deep connections with peers who share your passion for justice and hope for the world.

This transformative experience is a collaboration between the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy and NOWCYM (United Church of Christ Network of Wider Church Youth Ministries).

Space is limited and individuals will be considered on an application basis. Youth who have just completed either 10th, 11th, or 12th grade by Summer 2026 are welcome to apply.

Bring your courage, your convictions, and your voice. The world needs your leadership now more than ever.