Crew 514 formed in January 2010 at St Paul United Methodist Church in Chambersburg, PA. The motiviation to form a Crew at St Paul was driven by several factors, including a vibrant and active group of youth within the church and the need for a Crew in the immediate Chambersburg area to serve the local youth.
The Crew number '514' was inspired by the bible verse Matthew 5: versus 14-16: 'You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under a bushel basket, but on the lamp sand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." St Paul is built on the highest point within the boro of Chambersburg. Thus the coorelatoin to a 'city built on a hill' in Matthew 5:14. Beyond that, the passage really hits on what a Venturing Crew is all about. We give youth a chance to shine by leading themselves, making decisions, planning events and outings, managing fundraisers, serving the community and challenging them to learn new skills and further their faith.