Mar 27, 2023 |
Synod School is a wonderful week of learning, fellowship and fun in a Christian community held annually the last full week of July. It is held every summer at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, by the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. For more information,...
May 31, 2020 |
by Beth Herrinton-Hodge Standing on the edge of summer, while many of our churches have not returned to “in person” gatherings, we continue to wrestle with questions about engaging with our families, children, and church communities. Many “tried and true” activities...
May 24, 2020 |
by Kevin Cartee One big breath. Every Camp Director knows it’s coming. Works for it. Waits for it. Longs to breathe that one breath that comes at the end of the summer camp season. It’s breathed deeply as the last campfire song of the season fades, and summer staff...
May 21, 2018 |
By: Statistics tell us that summer camp can be a formative experience for our children and youth. It is also considered a “stepping stone” for college-aged staff as it may be the first time they consider a call to ministry. All of this gives your congregation an...
Jun 5, 2016 |
By: Beth Herrinton-Hodge Abundant and Energetic God, You fill your world with a season of summer delights. Sunshine, warm breezes, a slower pace to enjoy your creation. Fill us with the joy of this season. We gather around your Word in the midst of our summer. May our...
May 8, 2016 |
By: Sandy Safford Planning for a group worship time this summer? Try one of these practices, from Sandy Safford. Washed Clean This activity focuses on the practice of forgiveness–on receiving a fresh start, a clean slate, a new beginning through the grace of...
Jun 1, 2014 |
By: Theresa McDonald-Lee Summer camps have long been a part of the traditional matrix of Christian education for the children in Presbyterian churches. Children would attend Sunday school through the year and head off to a week of camp in the summer, often paid for...
