BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bcmd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTSTAMP:20260115T182237Z CREATED:20251023T080920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T182237Z UID:10000717-1775865600-1775951999@bcmd.org SUMMARY:VBS Training DESCRIPTION:VBS LIGHT LAB\nStep into the Light Lab\, your all-access\, hands-on training for Lifeway’s Illumination Station VBS 2026!This fun\, fast-paced workshop is packed with everything your team needs to glow with confidence this summer. Explore the daily Bible content\, learn the theme\, song motions\, preview rotation highlights\, and pick from two interactive breakout tracks designed for both first-time volunteers and seasoned VBS leaders. \nAlong the way\, you’ll experiment with fresh ideas for decorating\, promoting\, preparing\, following up\, sharing the gospel\, and building a Christ-centered experience kids won’t forget. Whether you lead crafts\, teach Bible\, run rec\, or direct your whole VBS\, Light Lab will send you home equipped\, encouraged\, and lit up forministry! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n 9am – 9:10am – Welcome \n9:10am – 10:15am – ‘Follow the Light’ Theme OverviewA big-picture look at the daily Bible stories and music—and how they reinforce the Illumination Station theme and gospel focus. \n10:15am – 10:30am – Break \n10:30am – 11:15am – Breakouts \nOption 1 – ‘Light it Up! – Directing a Bright VBS’This breakout is designed to equip VBS directors to light the way for their teams. We’ll dive into how to recruit volunteers\, clarify roles\, and follow up in ways that celebrate and encourage both your volunteers and the families who attend. You’ll leave with practical tools\, biblical guidance\, and the secret to keeping your team and your VBS glowing! \nOption 2 – ‘Serving that Shines!’Make the most of your serving experience at VBS! Learn how to engage kids of all learning styles\, handle classroom challenges with confidence\, build relationships with kids\, and share your story. You’ll leave feeling equipped\, excited and energized for your role at VBS! \n\n11:20am – 12pm – Roundtable DiscussionsPull up a chair and join the conversation as we tackle real-world VBS challenges together. From keeping kids safe at dismissal to saving money and preparing for kids with special needs\, these roundtables are all about learning from each other. Bring your questions\, your experience\, and your best ideas! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n VBS Light Lab 2026\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Church/Organization(Required)Role/Position(Required)Are you registering a group/multiple people?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many are in your group besides you? Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $10.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Event Registration(Required)Select which date you will attend.\n \n \n April 11 (9am–12pm): Georgia Avenue Baptist Church 12525 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring\, MD 20906\n \n \n \n April 18 (9am–12pm): Severna Park Baptist Church 506 Benfield Rd. Severna Park\, MD 21146\n \n \n \n May 1 (5:30pm–8pm): Mountain City Church 19 Beall St. Frostburg\, MD 21532\n Total\n \n Coupon \n \n\nContinue to Payment URL:https://bcmd.org/event/vbs-training-3/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VBS-Light-Lab-2026-webpage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTSTAMP:20260115T181553Z CREATED:20251023T081137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T181553Z UID:10000719-1776470400-1776556799@bcmd.org SUMMARY:VBS Training DESCRIPTION:VBS LIGHT LAB\nStep into the Light Lab\, your all-access\, hands-on training for Lifeway’s Illumination Station VBS 2026!This fun\, fast-paced workshop is packed with everything your team needs to glow with confidence this summer. Explore the daily Bible content\, learn the theme\, song motions\, preview rotation highlights\, and pick from two interactive breakout tracks designed for both first-time volunteers and seasoned VBS leaders. \nAlong the way\, you’ll experiment with fresh ideas for decorating\, promoting\, preparing\, following up\, sharing the gospel\, and building a Christ-centered experience kids won’t forget. Whether you lead crafts\, teach Bible\, run rec\, or direct your whole VBS\, Light Lab will send you home equipped\, encouraged\, and lit up forministry! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n 9am – 9:10am – Welcome \n9:10am – 10:15am – ‘Follow the Light’ Theme OverviewA big-picture look at the daily Bible stories and music—and how they reinforce the Illumination Station theme and gospel focus. \n10:15am – 10:30am – Break \n10:30am – 11:15am – Breakouts \nOption 1 – ‘Light it Up! – Directing a Bright VBS’This breakout is designed to equip VBS directors to light the way for their teams. We’ll dive into how to recruit volunteers\, clarify roles\, and follow up in ways that celebrate and encourage both your volunteers and the families who attend. You’ll leave with practical tools\, biblical guidance\, and the secret to keeping your team and your VBS glowing! \nOption 2 – ‘Serving that Shines!’Make the most of your serving experience at VBS! Learn how to engage kids of all learning styles\, handle classroom challenges with confidence\, build relationships with kids\, and share your story. You’ll leave feeling equipped\, excited and energized for your role at VBS! \n\n11:20am – 12pm – Roundtable DiscussionsPull up a chair and join the conversation as we tackle real-world VBS challenges together. From keeping kids safe at dismissal to saving money and preparing for kids with special needs\, these roundtables are all about learning from each other. Bring your questions\, your experience\, and your best ideas! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VBS Light Lab 2026\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Church/Organization(Required)Role/Position(Required)Are you registering a group/multiple people?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many are in your group besides you? Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $10.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Event Registration(Required)Select which date you will attend.\n \n \n April 11 (9am–12pm): Georgia Avenue Baptist Church 12525 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring\, MD 20906\n \n \n \n April 18 (9am–12pm): Severna Park Baptist Church 506 Benfield Rd. Severna Park\, MD 21146\n \n \n \n May 1 (5:30pm–8pm): Mountain City Church 19 Beall St. Frostburg\, MD 21532\n Total\n \n Coupon \n \n\nContinue to Payment URL:https://bcmd.org/event/vbs-training-4/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VBS-Light-Lab-2026-webpage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260318T190522Z CREATED:20251023T081351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T190522Z UID:10000721-1777656600-1777665600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:VBS Training DESCRIPTION:VBS LIGHT LAB\nStep into the Light Lab\, your all-access\, hands-on training for Lifeway’s Illumination Station VBS 2026!This fun\, fast-paced workshop is packed with everything your team needs to glow with confidence this summer. Explore the daily Bible content\, learn the theme\, song motions\, preview rotation highlights\, and pick from two interactive breakout tracks designed for both first-time volunteers and seasoned VBS leaders. \nAlong the way\, you’ll experiment with fresh ideas for decorating\, promoting\, preparing\, following up\, sharing the gospel\, and building a Christ-centered experience kids won’t forget. Whether you lead crafts\, teach Bible\, run rec\, or direct your whole VBS\, Light Lab will send you home equipped\, encouraged\, and lit up forministry! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VBS Light Lab 2026\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Church/Organization(Required)Role/Position(Required)Are you registering a group/multiple people?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many are in your group besides you? Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $10.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Event Registration(Required)Select which date you will attend.\n \n \n April 11 (9am–12pm): Georgia Avenue Baptist Church 12525 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring\, MD 20906\n \n \n \n April 18 (9am–12pm): Severna Park Baptist Church 506 Benfield Rd. Severna Park\, MD 21146\n \n \n \n May 1 (5:30pm–8pm): Mountain City Church 19 Beall St. Frostburg\, MD 21532\n Total\n \n Coupon \n \n\nContinue to Payment URL:https://bcmd.org/event/vbs-training-5/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VBS-Light-Lab-2026-webpage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260120T195407Z CREATED:20251023T081838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T195407Z UID:10000726-1779494400-1779580799@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Youth & Kids E3 Event DESCRIPTION:Equipping + Encouraging + Engaging = E3!\nE3 events bring together children’s and youth ministry leaders from across the BCM/D for three energizing hours of practical training\, meaningful encouragement\, and real connection. Each gathering features a mix of large-group learning and smaller kidmin/youth-specific breakouts so leaders can grow together and dive into what matters most in their ministry area. We’ll meet in one central space with an additional breakout room\, keeping everything simple\, relational\, and impactful. And yes\, snacks and drinks are on us (because ministry is better with treats!). \nCome engage\, get equipped\, and leave encouraged to keep serving the next generation with joy and confidence. \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Schedule\n 9am Breakfast Fellowship \n9:15am Encouragement \n9:30am Equipping – Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry Breakout Session \n11am Engaging – Large Group Roundtables \n12:00pm Wrap up & Dismiss\n \n \n \n \n \n Children's Ministry Breakout Session with Kris Buckman\n Cracking the Bible Code: Fun Ways to Teach Kids Biblical Literacy\nHelp kids fall in love with their Bibles and build strong foundations for lifelong biblical literacy! This fun\, interactive workshop will inspire and prepare you to incorporate Bible skills into your weekly lessons in engaging and impactful ways. \nKris Buckman has been serving in children’s ministry for over two decades and still thinks there’s nothing better than watching kids discover God’s Word with joy. She holds a master’s degree in Children’s and Family Ministry and loves equipping leaders to build strong\, gospel-centered ministries. Kris now serves as the Youth & Kids Ministry Consultant for the BCM/D\, where she brings energy\, encouragement\, and a whole lot of fun to churches across Maryland and Delaware.\n \n \n \n \n \n Youth Ministry Breakout Session with Matt Gardner\n Rhythm\, Rest\, and Renewal: Practical Conversations For Every Season of Student Ministry\nLet’s talk Student Ministry! No matter the season\, we have the privilege of investing in the next generation with healthy rhythms\, intentional rest\, and a renewed sense of purpose. In this session\, we’ll unpack practical strategies and spark meaningful conversations to help you lead your students with clarity\, confidence\, and joy. \nMatt Gardner has spent 15 years investing in teenagers and their families and currently serves as the NextGen Pastor at The Church at Severn Run and is Arundel Baptist Association’s Student & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator. He’s married to Emily and is the proud dad of four boys. He’s passionate about the local church\, student ministry\, and enjoying the simple joys of life—like sports\, movies\, and a great cup of coffee.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/youth-kids-e3-event-2/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Webpage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T162639Z CREATED:20260112T163133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T162639Z UID:10000747-1784635200-1784638800@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Weekday Educator Lunches DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual and uplifting lunch gathering designed for those who serve in church preschools or daycare ministries!\nThis is a time to connect with others in your unique role\, share stories\, and find encouragement in the challenges and joys of your work. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas\, looking to build a support network\, or simply want to enjoy a meal with like-minded leaders\, this event is for you. Let’s build each other up as we serve the little ones in our communities! \nJimmy’s Famous Seafood\n6526 Holabird Avenue\,\nBaltimore\, MD 21224 URL:https://bcmd.org/event/weekday-educator-lunches-5/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Youth Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Weekday-Educator-Lunches.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T152145Z CREATED:20260618T103158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152145Z UID:10000758-1786644000-1786651200@bcmd.org SUMMARY:NextGen Fellowship: CLC Meetup DESCRIPTION:NextGen Fellowship: CLC Meetup\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August 13 | 6:00–8:00 PM | True Food Kitchen | Annapolis\, MD | $10 Registration |\n \n \n \n \n \n Take a break from planning calendars\, recruiting volunteers\, and chasing down fall details\, and join us for a relaxed summer evening with fellow kids and student ministry leaders. Hosted by BCM/D\, this casual patio gathering is part fellowship\, part food\, and part live Q&A featuring Lauren Jackson from Kids Ministry Circle and BCM/D’s own Kris Buckman. \nWhether you’re coming after a day of encouragement from the Church Leader Conference or coming after a day at work\, this evening is designed for anyone serving the next generation. If you can’t make CLC during the day\, this is a great opportunity to connect\, learn\, ask questions\, and leave encouraged (and meet Lauren)! \nWe’ll enjoy great food from True Food Kitchen\, meaningful conversations with ministry leaders from around the region\, and an open Q&A where you can ask Lauren and Kris your most pressing ministry questions. \nLauren has spent years helping churches build thriving ministries and is shares her practical wisdom\, creative ideas\, and real-world experience. This is your chance to meet her\, learn from her\, and pick her brain in a relaxed setting. \nSpace is limited to just 50 leaders\, so register early. \nCome for the food. Stay for the conversations. Leave encouraged. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register NowSpace is limited to just 50 leaders\, so register early. \nRegistration is $10. As a thank-you for showing up\, you’ll receive a $10 Starbucks gift card at the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NextGen Fellowship\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Church/Organization(Required)Role/Position(Required)Registration(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Total\n \n \n \n\nContinue to Payment URL:https://bcmd.org/event/nextgen-fellowship-clc-meetup/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Next-Gen-Webpage-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260112T203217Z CREATED:20260112T164936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T203217Z UID:10000748-1794916800-1794920400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Weekday Educator Lunches DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual and uplifting lunch gathering designed for those who serve in church preschools or daycare ministries!\nThis is a time to connect with others in your unique role\, share stories\, and find encouragement in the challenges and joys of your work. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas\, looking to build a support network\, or simply want to enjoy a meal with like-minded leaders\, this event is for you. Let’s build each other up as we serve the little ones in our communities! \nThe Grill at Quarterfield Station\n7704 Quarterfield Rd.\nGlen Burnie\, MD 21061 URL:https://bcmd.org/event/weekday-educator-lunches-6/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Youth Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Weekday-Educator-Lunches.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR