Explore Prayer Practices

Explore Prayer Practices

By Rev. Cora Glass “The retreat helped me intentionally be present before God through scripture and prompts.” Fifteen participants gathered at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center in February for the Introduction to Contemplative Prayer retreat. They immersed...
New Director Hired for Lake Huron Retreat Center

New Director Hired for Lake Huron Retreat Center

Lake Huron Retreat Center will have a new director starting in January. Karen Hand comes highly recommended to Lake Huron from the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church where she served first as camp manager and more recently as manager of program and...
Giving Back

Giving Back

Servant Leadership Includes Giving Back to the Community Since 2007 Lake Huron Retreat Center guests have supported the center’s Food for God’s People Ministry. All guests have the opportunity to bring nonperishable food items and/or toiletries to the Center....
Lakeshore Interlude

Lakeshore Interlude

Lakeshore Interlude invites seniors (65 years +) back to camp. You’ll love meeting new friends, diving into Bible Study, singing the hymns that keep your faith alive — all at beautiful indoor and outdoor settings overlooking Lake Huron. Plus, enjoy all the...
Building & Remodeling for You!

Building & Remodeling for You!

The sounds of cement trucks, hammers, back-hoes, electricians and plumbers have been heard at our three sites as we continue to fulfill the site master plans and improve the facilities serving our guests and campers. The $2.25 million in resources for these Phase One...
Ready, Set, GO!

Ready, Set, GO!

UM CAMPING Brand Getting Makeover Michigan Area United Methodist Camping has been taking big strides in improving the physical state of buildings, grounds and infrastructure over the past few years. During this time, we’ve also dug into our core values and mission to...
Cottage Offers Time to Rest, Reflect

Cottage Offers Time to Rest, Reflect

Lake Huron Retreat Center offers all clergy and lay persons the opportunity for personal spiritual renewal through the At the Water’s Edge Cottage. Located in a secluded area on the north end of campus, the cottage features a full kitchen, living room, bathroom and...
Come, Pray, and Rest in God

Come, Pray, and Rest in God

By Lisa Batten Young Adult Initiatives Coordinator, Michigan Conference reprinted with permission “Though it has acquired other meanings and connotations in recent centuries, the word contemplation had a specific meaning for the first 16 centuries of the Christian...