Tag: David Berkey
Three great gifts of Christian camping

The Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director of Michigan Area United Methodist Camping, talks about the powerful spiritual gifts of camping.
Flashlight Report of 2021 MI camping

Michigan Area UM Camping reports on the 2021 season and looks ahead to outdoor ministries at Wesley Woods, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron in the coming year year.
Feedback needed on MI camp facilities

Updates are being considered on the facilities and amenities at Michigan’s three United Methodist camps in Pentwater, Dowling, and Burtchville. User feedback is being sought.
A camp remembered as ‘a deciding place’

Life-changing decisions have been made at Crystal Springs for 160 years. Now, as the Pokagon Band develops the site, the Creator remains present, sharing “lessons in every leaf and rock.”
Crystal Springs decommissioning set

Michigan Area United Methodist Camping has sold the Crystal Springs property to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. Ceremonies will be held on September 12, 2-4 pm. Be present for this… Continue Reading Crystal Springs decommissioning set
State of the Michigan Conference

On Friday, June 4, members of the 2021 Michigan Annual Conference heard reports about benefits, finances, strategic plans, lay empowerment, trustee matters, and camp operations.
Camps offer early bird savings

The three United Methodist camps in Michigan invite children, youth, and adults to summer adventures in faith, fun, and friendship.
David Berkey
To: Executive Director of Michigan Area United Methodist Camping. This appointment began October 18, 2020.
Summer is coming at UM camps

Wondering what to give that special person for Christmas? How about a chance to renew, recreate, and reconnect at a United Methodist camp? There are opportunities for all ages in … Continue Reading Summer is coming at UM camps
Camping names new Exec Director

Starting October 18, 2020, Michigan Area United Methodist Camping will have a new leader. Meet the Rev. David Berkey, the state’s new Executive Director, moving east from the Cal-Pac Conference