Camp Onomia (MN)

You are invited to the West Midwest Program Share-A-Thon at Shetek Lutheran Ministries Monday January 29th-Thursday February 1st. (open to all territories) The cost is $125 per person. You can call and pay ahead of time 507-763-3567 or you can pay with a card, check, or cash when you arrive. On Monday you can arrive anytime between 4:30-5:45, we will have supper at 6:00pm! On Thursday morning we will serve you breakfast and wrap up in the morning. We are looking forward to hosting you at Shetek Lutheran Ministries for the Program Share-A-Thon! If you are planning on attending, please...

There will be four Symposium events – one in each of the four LOM territories. Each of them will have almost identical program features that will focus on widening the welcome and inclusion for persons who are often marginalized, particularly persons of color, persons who are LGBTQ, and persons who live with disabilities. Each LOM organization will be invited to have their executive director and two program staff members participate. Additional participants will be welcomed as space at the host site allows. For the executive director and two program staff members, all expenses for the program and room & board...

What makes our church camps so uniquely wonderful and sets us apart from other camping organizations is our firm foundation in our beliefs as Christians. This course will enable participants to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their understanding of our biblical and theological roots as the core value for all that we do in our outdoor ministry settings. At the end of this course, participants will: • Articulate Biblical themes that form the foundations of outdoor ministry • Have tools for training staff to lead effective Bible Studies • Learn how theology should shape the practice of ministry in each...

Program is the most important facet of outdoor ministry. From determining the need for a program to evaluating the final product, today’s camp and retreat leaders need to be knowledgeable in how programs are designed and implemented. This course will focus on an overview of human growth and development in relation to outdoor ministry, and will look at program models and how they serve as an extension of a ministry’s mission statement. Participants will also study how our summer programs can be part of a year-round ministry. This course will be held at Columbia Theological Seminary (near Atlanta, Georgia) and...

There will be four Symposium events – one in each of the four LOM territories. Each of them will have almost identical program features that will focus on widening the welcome and inclusion for persons who are often marginalized, particularly persons of color, persons who are LGBTQ, and persons who live with disabilities. Each LOM organization will be invited to have their executive director and two program staff members participate. Additional participants will be welcomed as space at the host site allows. For the executive director and two program staff members, all expenses for the program and room & board...

There will be four Symposium events – one in each of the four LOM territories. Each of them will have almost identical program features that will focus on widening the welcome and inclusion for persons who are often marginalized, particularly persons of color, persons who are LGBTQ, and persons who live with disabilities. Each LOM organization will be invited to have their executive director and two program staff members participate. Additional participants will be welcomed as space at the host site allows. For the executive director and two program staff members, all expenses for the program and room & board...

The ELCA Youth Gathering is a faith formation event for young people including MYLE, the tAble, the Gathering, and the Young Adult Gathering. Find more information at https://www.elca.church/gathering

More Information & to Register: http://www.compasspointsprogram.org/upcoming-courses-fall2024/ Upcoming Courses in 2024 Below is the schedule for upcoming courses and the directed study in Site Administration. The two face-to-face classes will be held back-to-back during the week of September 22-28 at Rolling Ridge Conference Center in North Andover, Massachusetts (participants have the option of taking one class or both). September 22-25             Development September 25-28             Personnel and Leadership

There will be four Symposium events – one in each of the four LOM territories. Each of them will have almost identical program features that will focus on widening the welcome and inclusion for persons who are often marginalized, particularly persons of color, persons who are LGBTQ, and persons who live with disabilities. Each LOM organization will be invited to have their executive director and two program staff members participate. Additional participants will be welcomed as space at the host site allows. For the executive director and two program staff members, all expenses for the program and room & board...

The Next LOM Live Podcast: CONNECTING YOUR OUTDOOR MINISTRY TO THE ELCA FOUNDATION Wednesday, October 2 2 Eastern, 1 Central, 12 Mountain, 11 Pacific   Join LOM and the ELCA Foundation for a webinar focused on the importance of building an intentional planned giving program for your camp and how to go about getting started. Learn about all the services provided by the ELCA Foundation and the benefits of building a strong partnership with the regional gift planner for your region. Representing the ELCA Foundation will be Josh Kerney and Sister Marianne Brock, former camp director at Camp Nawakwa (PA)....

Thursday, October 24 , 1 Eastern, 12 Central, 11 Mountain, 10 Pacific – with ACA A description of what the webinar will cover Join us to learn more about this grant opportunity. This webinar will talk about next steps in this initiative and grant process and how it might apply to you. ACA received from Lilly Endowment Inc. a significant grant, over $20 million of which will be regranted to camps. This initiative will be conducted over the next six years and will include peer learning opportunities, networking, training, and tools. Beginning in 2025, eligible nonprofit camps will have the...