Thursday, 23 of May of 2013
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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Edgewood Camp and Conference Centre is now accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. Applicants may be from the pastoral or lay communities.
Camp Edgewood is a Christian organization which welcomes all to experience growth and development in the midst of God’s creation at our year round camping and retreat facilities.
The Executive Director position reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for management Read more »
Luke 24:32“Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
You may have the heard the song…’We are Young’ by Fun? The chorus goes a little like this…
“Tonight- We are young. So let’s the set the world on fire, we can burn brighter than the sun.”
It got us thinking about our theme. Set the World on Fire. There are many folks talking about how we can change the world and what we each can do to make a difference in our world.
So what drives us as followers of Christ? What encourages and challenges us to be initiators of change? Read more »
The August program is two weeks long for young people who wish to explore life and leadership at the intersection of faith and culture. It is for ANY young person (not just Anglican or Lutheran) who is interested in the program aims. The August program has many new components to it, including a three-day adventure training expedition – water, air and land. The cost structure has changed too – successful applicants are given full scholarship to attend, but must provide their own travel. Again, visit the website for details and applications process. www.askandimagine.org
If you have any questions about the programs, please write to us at director@askandimagine.org
Go on a nature walk in the dark. Climb a tree. Play in the rain. A British charity has create a bucket list for kids – a collection of 50 things they should do before they turn 12 – activities like burying someone in the sands, or making a mud slide.
It started me thinking, in the weekend after Earth Day, how often we take our youth outside to experience God’s Backyard. Many of our youth events, and Sunday schools are composed of classroom activities and indoor discussions, but we may be missing an opportunity to shake things up by taking them outdoors. Read more »
Summer camps and so much more
The Eastern Synod funds three camps within our territory. Each facility promises an experience of a lifetime. These venues promise to add to your experience and stay within your budget. If you are planning a retreat within your congregation or know of someone who is looking for a meaningful location for an event please visit the following:
Camp Mush-a-Mush: www.campmush.ca
Edgewood Camp and Conference Centre: www.edgewood-camp.on.ca
Lutherlyn Camp and Conference Centre: http://camplutherlyn.zxq.net