Why ‘Fun’ Is Important

Why ‘Fun’ Is Important

By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director The number-one answer to, “How do you feel about your week of camp?” “It was FUN!” Parents rank “FUN” second only to safety in describing what they look for in a summer camp.   We want everyone to have fun at camp, but there’s...
Lake Huron Director to Retire after 25 Years

Lake Huron Director to Retire after 25 Years

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...
Feeding the Soul

Feeding the Soul

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...
Come, Pray, and Rest in God

Come, Pray, and Rest in God

By Lisa Batten Young Adult Initiatives Coordinator, Michigan Conference reprinted with permission “Though it has acquired other meanings and connotations in recent centuries, the word contemplation had a specific meaning for the first 16 centuries of the Christian...
2021 Flashlight Report

2021 Flashlight Report

Camp has never felt more aligned with what people needed than it did this year as we welcomed children, youth and adults back to Wesley Woods, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. After months of isolation and stress, your outdoor ministry sites came alive again with hope,...
It Changed My Life!

It Changed My Life!

The Rev. Benton Heisler shares why he and his entire family believe in Christian camping. Registration is now open for United Methodist camps. By BENTON HEISLER Director of Connectional Ministry, Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church Yes, my experiences,...