What is MIQRA?

MIQRA (meek-rah) is a weekend retreat that focuses on the Bible and allows teens to discover what's in it, why we should care, and how to read it.

What's with the name?

"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.

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.

What else happens along with the reading?

So many fun things happen at MIQRA! We play wacky games like Church Commandos and Nave Olympics. We have a movie night with 2 movie choices. We worship with the Mustard Seeds, our 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.

Why do we have this event?

The Bible is obviously important to the Christian faith, but many Christians may not know what's in it, may find it difficult to read, or may not not know how it is relevant to their life. This event offeres teens a chance to come together, make friends, ask questions, and learn about God's love letter to the world.

When is the next MIQRA event?

January 17-19, 2009

Who should come to MIQRA?

- The event is for students in grades 7-12 of the 2008-2009 school year.

Where is the event held?

- Grace Cathedral in Topeka (701 SW 8th Ave.) Map it at MapQuest.

When do participants Arrive/Depart?

Registration begins at 12:30 pm on Saturday the 17th and the event ends at 10:30 am on Monday the 19th.

How to register for MIQRA 2009

Registrations will be mailed to parishes in October 2008 and will be available here to download. You will need Adobe Reader to view and print registration forms.