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Formation | Youth

Transforming the silence at Camp Cross

A few feet of snow, a chilling breeze, absolute silence . . . . Hiking into Camp Cross last February to shovel snow off the pontoon boat, Camp’s beauty seemed isolated, singular, and alone. Months later, walking through a camp settling into the quiet of fall, I cannot help but feel behind it the vibrancy [...]

Congregational Development

Deep sense of thanksgiving nurtures our generosity

If the only prayer you say in your life is ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.
-Meister Eckhart
Like many of you, I will be filling out at least one pledge card this fall during what we’ve come to know as “stewardship season.”  That’s the time in the fall when most churches, planning and budgeting for the coming [...]

Formation | Youth

Camp launched into summer with labors of love

Camp launched into summer with labors of love

Summer is underway and Camp is in full swing! Thanks to the passion and commitment of so many in May and June, we are set to have an amazing season. With so many individuals from around the Diocese inviting others to join them, we had a record breaking 49 people – ages 2 and up [...]