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Tag: David Berkey

‘Grace outside creates love inside’

Winter sledding

Michigan Area United Methodist Camping launches a new brand — Grace Outside — and website with hopes of expanding its reach.

What’s feeding your soul?

Winter morning beside a lake

Rev. David Berkey of Michigan Area United Methodist Camping calls us to respond to the isolation and despair caused by recent news by accessing the gifts and power of the… Continue Reading What’s feeding your soul?

Powered by awe

Watching a sunrise

Experiencing awe transforms your life, says Rev. David Berkey, and one way many people find it is by spending time at a Michigan camp or retreat center.

Summer mission interns make big splash

Mission interns serve Michigan camps

Five conference mission interns served this summer at United Methodist-affiliated camps as a way to explore potential mission and ministry careers.

Three great gifts of Christian camping

Camping at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat

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

Camping in Winter

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

Wesley Woods facilities to be improved

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’

Tabernacle at Crystal Springs Camp

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

Fire bowl at Crystal Springs

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

Conference began at 10 am June 4

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.

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