Tag: Michigan Area United Methodist Camping
Grace Outside hires new program director
Grace Outside, the program ministry of Michigan Area United Methodist Camping, brings Allison Vitale on board to lead programming.
‘Grace outside creates love inside’
Michigan Area United Methodist Camping launches a new brand — Grace Outside — and website with hopes of expanding its reach.
Lake Huron hires new director
Karen Hand was recently hired to lead Lake Huron Retreat Center as their new director beginning January 2024.
What’s feeding your soul?
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
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.
Michigan camp sites ‘in this together’
The six camps affiliated with the Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church enter a new season of collaboration as they share wisdom and seek common ground.
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.”