Camping and Retreat Ministries

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

NEWSpirit: The Camping Edition 2012

NEWSpirit February 2012

 

What’s cooking for Summer Camp 2012?  S’mores and more… Find out in the February NEWSpirit!

·         See a photo of Bishop Peggy Johnson as she plays a shop-owner of the ancient Holy Land at Carson Simpson Farm’s Summer Camp;

·         Hear how Dr. Christopher Kurien credits camping in part for helping t his daughter, Ann, develop as a disciple and a leader;

·         Read what Rev. Jim Heath says about the “Pathway to Our Future” camping funding initiative;

·         See the smiling faces of young disciples whose lives have been changed by our four wonderful camps!

·         What is the Pathway to Our Future?  Find out in the February NEWSpirit, now online:

http://www.epaumc.org/sites/default/files/PDF/news/NEWSpirit/2012/2012NS-February.pdf

Monday, November 14, 2011

Fall and Winter Retreats at Gretna Glen

Check out this list of upcoming retreats and events at Gretna Glen:

Free Youth Group Nights
November 20th, January 15th, February 19th, March 18th, April 15th
5:30pm-8:00pm
At Gretna Glen we are committed to supporting the ministry that is already active in your church. We have been searching for a way to provide consistent support to the youth programs, and those who lead the programs, in the area churches throughout the year. We have decided to invite you and your youth to Gretna Glen the third Sunday of the month throughout the school year for a fun evening of programming, fun, and food! Best of all, each night will be FREE for all!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Fall and Winter Retreats at Pocono Plateau

Highropes course at Pocono Plateau helped campers explore faith.  This is one of many fun activities at fall and winter retreats at Pocono Plateau.   Read about the upcoming retreats below:

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Gretna Glen Summer Camping

What an honor it was for us to, again, have the opportunity to serve over 1,000 campers this summer as part of our United Methodist Summer Camping Program at Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center.

This summer we shared the “No Matter What- a love that won’t let go” curriculum—what a message to offer! What a gift for our volunteers & staff to be able to share that no matter what we go through, our heavenly Father seeks us and that we are never alone.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Carson Simpson Farm Summer Camp 2011


CarsonSimpson Farm (CSF) had many wonderful events for campers this summer!  One was a CSF Kids give back project, which raised money to feed children in the Congo (see photo above).  Also, Bishop Peggy Johnson joined us for a week of camp, and we had a Biblical marketplace. Many volunteers including the Bishop had a shop where the kids could visit. In between, we had Bible stories of Jesus's ministry come to life. 

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Enjoy Fall and Winter Retreats

The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Camps are perfect places for Fall and Winter retreats for all ages.  

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Camp and Retreat Centers

Contact each camp to see about exciting camping opportunities for camping and retreats and to register:

www.csfarm.org

www.gretnaglen.org

www.innabah.org

www.poconoplateau.org

CLICK HERE FOR CAMPERSHIPS FORM   Sponsor a kid for Summer Camp!   People donating toward camperships can help send  children to camp who otherwise could not afford to go.  Anything you can do to share this need will be greatly appreciated.  People can make donations to any one of the four camps or send your donation to the Conference Office and it will be used where the greatest need exists.  Donors $6,975 pledged at Annual Conference this year.  A lot of other people took forms to share with their spouses, churches, and friends.  If you made a pledge, please remember to mail in your pledge.

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