by umcjnews | Dec 18, 2023 | Blog, News
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 As we plan for activities in the new year, it is a good idea to take a few minutes to consider where we have been in 2023 and where we want to go. To that end, this January Newsletter is a look back with short synopses of each month’s Newsletter...
by umcjnews | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog, News
What if people standing on some of God’s most beautiful places on earth could see them as sacred. The new app, Sacred Ground, makes that hope possible. Premiering in Sonoma County, California, the app also has potential for helping visitors in other places recognize...
by umcjnews | Apr 1, 2023 | Newsletter
April News The ethos of creation care runs deeply in the culture of United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries. From the influences of “field preaching,” camp meetings, and Epworth League institutes on modern camping to the natural surroundings that our...
by umcjnews | Mar 27, 2023 | Blog, Outdoor Worship
By Rev. Dr. Lawrence Jay For 75 years, Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center has been transforming lives by “connecting all people, God, and nature.” One of the Ridge’s greatest assets is the varied ecosystems on our 38-acre location on...
by umcjnews | Mar 27, 2023 | Blog, Outdoor Worship
By Phil Salter Cedar Crest Camp’s Environmental Education program launched in 2018 with a vision of supporting students, families, and teachers in place-specific day and residential field programs. Our mission—to join with lifelong learners in education, justice, and...
