camps Archives

Vacation Bible School in the ‘new normal’

Posted July 6th, 2020

Christian educators and congregations are looking at creative, new approaches to Vacation Bible School for a COVID-19 world.

Baltimore kids find safe space to play year-round

Posted October 17th, 2018

For five weeks during the summer, nearly 50 youth in West Baltimore can be seen working on their reading and math skills, or they might be packing up for a day on a local farm or at an area museum. It’s all part of the Rosemont Community Interfaith Coalition, which is focused on ending the violence in the Maryland city by offering positive experiences and hope for youth.

The Rev. Dr. Frank Thomas to Preach on Sunday, July 30

Posted July 26th, 2017

Sunday morning worship in Montreat’s Anderson Auditorium is a highlight for many in the Montreat community and greater Swannanoa valley. Every effort is made for these services to model innovative, creative, and new ways to worship and gather in God’s name. Recognizing the talents and service outreach represented within this mountain community, it is a time to celebrate together and hear God’s word from noted preachers and educators across denominational and geographic lines.

Where leadership thrives: Summer camp and the hope for the world

Posted June 23rd, 2017

As the world tilts towards chaos and we stare down global uncertainty, it is not the mighty armies that make that make me feel safe. Nor does the knowledge coming out of universities bring me peace. Instead, I take solace in the fact that at this very moment, summer camps are preparing to open for business.

PMAB action on transfer of Ghost Ranch operations expected Friday

Posted September 15th, 2016

Tony De La Rosa, PMA interim executive director, and the Rev. Mark Hostetter, a member of the Ghost Ranch Governing Board, made a comprehensive 30-minute presentation to the full PMAB on Wednesday night, Sept. 14.

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Executive Committee meets in Chicago

Posted August 2nd, 2016

The Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), meeting for its annual retreat at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Illinois, July 27-29, took action on the mission and ministry of the Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico.

Middle East

Posted May 11th, 2016

PC(USA) workers find hope through ‘investing in relationships’

On any given day, headlines from the Middle East paint a grim picture: Rocket launches and retaliatory strikes. Kidnappings and executions. Entire groups displaced from their ancestral homes.

Synod of the Trinity

Posted April 12th, 2016

Ah, the ever-compelling “new thing”—the focus of a robust grant opportunity in the Synod of the Trinity. The New Initiative Grant for Presbyteries provides resources for presbytery projects that reach for new and risk-taking ministry dreams that join with God’s “new thing.” Through this partnership, leaders test and refine ministry for the good and learning of all.

Living River Camp: Beginning something new, reviving something old

Posted May 15th, 2015

This is a story of hope, rebirth, and ultimately, faith. On April 28, 2015 Camp and Conference ministry celebrated the grand opening of Living River Camp in Alabama, the first Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.) camp to open in 20 years.