Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director The number-one answer to, “How do you feel about your week of camp?” “It was FUN!” Parents rank “FUN” second only to safety in describing what they look for in a summer camp. We want everyone to have fun at camp, but there’s...
Jul 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Share Your Picture Perfect Memories Submit your best camping photos from 2023 and you could win free camping in 2024! To enter you must email your full resolution photos, with your full name and what you love about camping at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat to...
May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Rev. Ann to Retire at Year’s End Rev. Ann Emerson has been a leader in Christian hospitality and education throughout her ministry, including the last 25 years as site director at Lake Huron Retreat Center. Rev. Ann will retire at the end of 2023, and Michigan...
Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Rev. David Berkey Executive Director After the third hour of sitting at my desk, alone, with some phone calls, emails and a Zoom to show for it, I keep wondering about the spiritual perspective of this world in which we are now living. Like that Wesleyan question...
Jan 24, 2023 | Lake Huron, News, Uncategorized, Wesley Woods
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...
Jul 14, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Uncategorized, Wesley Woods
Summer Camp Delights The woods are alive with laughter and song! The waters rejoice with splashing, stillness and sunsets and sunrises. Four weeks into our summer camp season and we are reminded why we do this! Children, youth and adults growing through new...
Dec 7, 2021 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Uncategorized, Wesley Woods
Camp has never felt more aligned with what people needed than it did this year as we welcomed children, youth and adults back to Wesley Woods, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. After months of isolation and stress, your outdoor ministry sites came alive again with hope,...
Feb 14, 2019 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Uncategorized, Wesley Woods
The Rev. Benton Heisler shares why he and his entire family believe in Christian camping. Registration is now open for United Methodist camps. By BENTON HEISLER Director of Connectional Ministry, Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church Yes, my experiences,...
