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First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake held its Women’s Retreat at Lake Huron Retreat Center in April. Suzanne Everett is seated in front row on the right. Camp Offers the Spark that Keeps the Faith Fire Burning Suzanne Everett, Marketing Consultant, Grace Outside Sunny days combing the beach for rocks. Rainy days huddled in Poole […]

Grace Outside uses the “official” United Methodist curriculum that is biblically-based, theologically sound and energizes campers and staff alike on their discipleship journey. This summer’s GRACE Way theme is based on the “Another Way” curriculum from InsideOut. It includes the stories about the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Saul and Ananias, John the Baptist, the daughters […]

One Guest Shares Her Story of Joy, Connection and Home From Karen Hand, Director Lake Huron Retreat Center As I welcomed guests to Lake Huron Retreat Center recently, one guest said she remembers coming to camp here in her teens. So, I asked her to share her memories with me. It’s our 80th year of […]

So you’re thinking about planning a Family Camp for your church or organization, but where to start? It’s OK to start small and allow your event to grow as word spreads about what a great time it is for families of all ages and sizes. Pray for inspiration at every step and you’ll be blessed […]

Your quarterly Grace Outside camp and retreat newsletter brings you updates from Grace Outside and Michigan Area United Methodist Camping, as well as our waterfront destinations: Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat, Lake Michigan Family Campground and Lake Huron Retreat Center. Read the recent Shorelines Newsletters: December 2024 September 2024 June 2024 March 2024

Life is hard, but Summer Camp with GRACE OUTSIDE empowers campers to rise to the challenge. Families can now register for the 2025 Summer Camp schedule at GraceOutside.org/Summer-Camps.

Virtual Workshop for Local Church Camp Coordinators Camps, retreat ministries and churches need each other. Many people name summer camp as formative to their faith journey. Together we offer far-reaching, long-lasting faith formation. You are a vital part of connecting the camp and retreat ministry to your local community and church. To help resource you […]

Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat, a Grace Outside destination, has received American Camp Association® (ACA) ACA-Accredited® Camp status. “ACA accreditation means that Wesley Woods/Grace Outside submitted to a thorough review (up to 266 standards) of its operation by the American Camp Association (ACA) — from staff qualifications and training to emergency management — and complied […]