May 15, 2023 | Lake Michigan, Previous Events
As volunteers worked hard clearing the paths at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat for a new disc golf course, the project got a big boost of funding thanks to a $27,000 grant from the United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries Association (UMCRM). “We’re pretty...
May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Rev. Ann to Retire at Year’s End Rev. Ann Emerson has been a leader in Christian hospitality and education throughout her ministry, including the last 25 years as site director at Lake Huron Retreat Center. Rev. Ann will retire at the end of 2023, and Michigan...
Apr 20, 2023 | Previous Events, Wesley Woods
GRAND CAMP & TEDDY BEAR CAMP 2026 Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center 1700 Clear Lake, Dowling, MI 49050 Sunday, June 28 – Wednesday, July 1, 2026; Arrive at 3 PM, Depart at 10 AM Grand Camp – Ages 4 – Middle School Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle &...
Mar 28, 2023 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Previous Events, Wesley Woods
By Rev. David Berkey Executive Director We who love leading summer camps often say, “Camp changes lives.” We see happy campers, hear testimonies, witness a high percentage of returning campers, and hear positive feedback from parents. In our hearts we know summer camp...
Mar 13, 2023 | Lake Michigan, Previous Events, Wesley Woods
Spring Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities (2023) Grab your rake, work gloves and a friend or two to help camp get ready for the season. Your gift of time supports the camps in substantial ways. Thank you! Saturday, April 22 at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center 9 am...
Feb 27, 2023 | Lake Huron, Previous Events
Lake Huron Retreat Center offers all clergy and lay persons the opportunity for personal spiritual renewal through the At the Water’s Edge Cottage. Located in a secluded area on the north end of campus, the cottage features a full kitchen, living room, bathroom and...
Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Rev. David Berkey Executive Director After the third hour of sitting at my desk, alone, with some phone calls, emails and a Zoom to show for it, I keep wondering about the spiritual perspective of this world in which we are now living. Like that Wesleyan question...
Jan 16, 2023 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Previous Events, Wesley Woods
By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director In this season of Epiphany, we look for epiphanies — instant discoveries that give us a new insight or powerful feeling, the manifestation of God in our world — a spiritual moment of “awe.” Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the...
Nov 29, 2022 | Lake Michigan, Previous Events
Become a Sponsor, Help Clear the Way for this Project Families gather at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat to draw closer together and spend time outdoors. Disc golf, one of the fastest growing sports in the world, provides a unique opportunity to combine family...
Oct 20, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Previous Events, Wesley Woods
by Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director Location You’ve heard the old real estate adage “Location, Location, Location!” Over the past couple of years many of us have settled into a “location” — both literally and figuratively, with regards to...
