Dear friends! We are excited to invite and welcome back our young friends and leaders in the SEPA Synod to this impactful and fun youth event! Box City is designed to raise awareness about homelessness and food scarcity in Montgomery County and raise funds for a local homeless shelter.
WHEN
Saturday, March 11 — Sunday, March 12, 2023
WHERE
St. James Lutheran Church
93 Kugler Road
Limerick, PA 19468
FOR WHOM
Church groups with youth in grades 6-12.
Can I bring a friend? Yes! All fees, forms and fundraising goals apply to guests as well.
CHECK-IN
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
Check-in and building the city (your box homes for the night) starts at 2:00p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church.
Bring these forms completed when you check-in:
Medical Release Form
Box City Covenant Form
Permission Form
Sponsor Form (Each youth participant needs a minimum of 2 sponsors to participate.)
EVENT DETAILS
Check-in starts at 2pm
Build the Box City Encampment
Welcome Mass Gathering
Shared Meal
Small Group Rotations, Nightwatch, Service Project, Spirit Room, Art Activity and more
Breakfast
Sunday morning Worship Service
THINGS TO BRING
Optional Indoor Shelter Experience
A warm sleeping bag and blanket
Layers of clothing, gloves, hat, warm socks (there will be outdoor activity)
Personal hygiene items, change of clothes
Completed registration forms from website
Outdoor Boxed Campers (all of the items above plus...)
A cardboard box big enough to sleep in (large appliance boxes are best)
Tape (Gorilla or Duck All-Weather)
A plastic tarp
Sandbags/weights/jugs to secure tarp & cardboard
Items to decorate your box (you must bring your own supplies)
Youth Leaders: Utility knives/box cutters may be needed. Please be sure that they are collected by parents or adults once your builds are completed.
Visit our Registration page for more information on cost and other details.