Feb 1, 2023 | Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Invite a Friend to Summer Camp! We know that once you come to camp, you’re going to come back. So when you register for the first time, you’re eligible for the First-Time Camper rebate. Returning campers can earn the rebate by inviting someone new to camp — you both...
Jan 24, 2023 | Lake Huron, News, Uncategorized, Wesley Woods
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...
Jan 16, 2023 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, 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...
Oct 20, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, 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...
Sep 15, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
With gratitude we celebrate 2022 as our biggest season ever with the NOMADS volunteer organization! Nomads On a Mission Active in Divine Service (NOMADS) provide volunteer labor for United Methodist organizations. “NOMADS demonstrate God’s love through our work...
Aug 23, 2022 | Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Working at Camp What is the best summer job for a young adult? Just ask the five Summer Mission Interns who served in ministry this summer with Michigan Area United Methodist Camping. Their answer: “Working at camp!” Abby Antias, Regan Dawes, Joshua Jackson, Benito...
Jul 14, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Uncategorized, Wesley Woods
Summer Camp Delights The woods are alive with laughter and song! The waters rejoice with splashing, stillness and sunsets and sunrises. Four weeks into our summer camp season and we are reminded why we do this! Children, youth and adults growing through new...
Jun 1, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Offering Christian Hospitality for Your Special Events, Retreats, Reunions and Meetings Looking for a beautiful, peaceful setting for your next retreat, meeting, family reunion, or special event? Michigan Area United Methodist Camping has you covered! With year-round...
May 31, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Michigan Camps Stand Together on Welcoming Statement As camp and retreat centers historically related and currently affiliated with the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church we offer places and experiences of hospitality, common ground, and safety for...
May 31, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Spirituality, Faith-Formation Practices Nurtured at Camp By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director Most U.S. parents, regardless of their faith identity or practice, want their children to “have a healthy relationship with spirituality,” according to a recent study by...
