BATH, PA [DOEPA COMMUNICATIONS]

The 2026 Winter Teen Retreat for the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania is now open for applications.
This year, the Diocese will once again gather at Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center in Stevens, PA. The retreat will take place from Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1, 2026, offering a meaningful mid-winter opportunity for fellowship and spiritual renewal.

A few important notes:

• The Diocese offers a waiver for all Teens in good standing with their local parish within the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania. Applicants should select the item labeled “Teen in the Diocese.”
• Teens from outside the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania of the Orthodox Church in America should select the default item. A fee of $200 per Teen will be charged once the application is approved.
• Submitting an application does not mean a Teen is fully registered. Applications must be reviewed, paperwork approved, and a confirmation sent before registration is complete.
• The Diocese is also seeking counselors, including recent graduates who wish to serve as counselors-in-training.

To apply as a teen, please visit: youth.doepa.org/youth-application

To apply as a counselor, please visit: youth.doepa.org/counselor-application

For more information, news, and updates regarding Youth Ministry in our Diocese, please visit youth.doepa.org

Thank you!

Issued by the Diocesan Media Office