Migra

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

Hosted by the Diocese of Kansas, youth from West Missouri are welcome and encouraged to attend!

When: Saturday, January 17, 1 pm – Monday, January 19, 11 am, 2026, Students may choose to stay overnight or come just during the day.
Where: Grace Cathedral, Topeka
Who: Grades 6-12
Fee: $75, Scholarships available, price increases after January 3.
Register online: Available here

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, thus it was also sometimes used to mean, “Bible.”

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. We also have volunteers from around the diocese and beyond who join us via Zoom to help with the reading!

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. 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. You can view a sample weekend schedule here!

Questions? Contact the Discipleship Team Youth Missioner, Meredith Seaton, youth@diowestmo.org.