The Happening Experience
Happening is a youth-led weekend of renewal and affirmation where participants delve into thought-provoking questions about life, faith and spirituality with their peers in a small group setting with plenty of play and chill time. As the weekend unfolds, we discover what connection and community can look like when we let go of the world’s expectations and allow God’s unconditional love to change, well, everything.
Happening #185
September 26-28, 2025 | Camp Allen, 18800 FM 362, Navasota, TX 77868
Register for Happening & Lock-In 185Registration open thru Sep. 12th
Apply for 185 StaffDeadline: Aug 1
Apply to Rector Happening/Lock-In #186Deadline: Aug 1
Happening #186
November 21-23, 2025 | Camp Allen, 18800 FM 362, Navasota, TX 77868
Register for Happening & Lock-In 186Registration open thru Nov. 9th
Apply for 186 StaffDeadline: Oct. 3
Apply to Rector Happening/Lock-In #187Deadline: Oct. 3
Happening #187
January 23-25, 2026 | Camp Allen, 18800 FM 362, Navasota, TX 77868
Register for Happening & Lock-In 187Registration open thru Jan 11th
Apply for 187 StaffDeadline: Dec.5
Apply to Rector Happening/Lock-In #188Deadline: Dec.5
Cost for Happening weekend is $75 per person. Scholarships available upon request.
FAQ
Twin Bedding / Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Towels, soap, toothbrush, etc.
Comfortable clothes
Guitar (or other musical instrument)
Open mind
E-Cigarettes
Drugs, alcohol
Tobacco of all kinds, including chewing tobacco
Cell phones or other electronics
Radios, watches, etc.
Knives or guns
Worries
Parents/guardians & youth ministers will collect letters of affirmation for their Happening participant (clearly addressed with your teen’s full name) in a large envelope marked “RECTOR,” and bring it with you when you drop participants off at registration on Friday.
Closing Eucharist now begins at 2:00pm, and you’re invited! This is an important part of the weekend and a special way to show up for your Happener. Please arrive 15 mins early to Campsite 3 if you can join us, or plan to pick up your teen around 3pm.
If your child us unable to attend, please contact email Peggy Bland happening@epicenter.org as soon as possible
Camp Allen: (18800 FM 362 Navasota, TX, 77868) at Campsite #3
7 p.m. We will not begin until everyone has arrived so please be prompt. However, we will not be ready for your arrival until 7:00 p.m., so please do not arrive before then.
Please eat before arriving at Camp Allen. Dinner will not be served Friday night.
Cost for Happening weekend is $75 per person. Scholarships available upon request.
In event of cancellation, refund request should be made by email to happening@epicenter.org
Steering Committee
Happening is made possible by a wonderful group of volunteers that comprise the steering committee, who coordinate and facilitate the four Happening weekends each year. Interested in joining us? Contact happening@epicenter.org.
Bonnie Walton, Director
Registrar—Open
Jason Ingalls, Spiritual Director
Landon Allemand, Music Director
Marcie Moore, Supplies Coordinator
Lock-In Coordinators
Davis Mathis
Elizabeth Yount
Allie Allemand
—Open
Student Members
Will Taylor
Sabina Houston
Sofia Coussirat
Landry McIlree
