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...
Nov 29, 2022 | Lake Michigan, News
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, 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...
Apr 21, 2022 | Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Meaningful Summer Jobs for Today’s Young Adults By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director As you drive around the state you likely see “Help Wanted” signs everywhere you go. I would venture to say that just about anyone who wants a job these days could find one. Yet...
