A note from Pastor Travis 2/15/24

Growing up, I was blessed with the opportunity to attend church camp. I went to summer camp, and I attended winter retreats each January. They are some of the best memories of my life. I met some wonderful people, many with whom I am still friends. I found some important mentors, who helped shape me in my important teen years. I grew closer to God.

I know that many of you had similar experiences with summer camp. I would love it if our children and youth had the same opportunity. They can! The New England Conference of the United Methodist Church has 3 camps that offer summer programs for children and youth. They are well run and those who attend have a wonderful time. I sent my two kids and they loved it. In fact, Amanda enjoyed it so much she went back after she graduated high school to be a summer councilor. 

If you know a child or a teen who would like to go to summer camp, now is the time to sign up. They do not have to be a member of the church to go. If you would like to learn more, you can speak to me or follow these handy links: 

Camp Aldersgate in Rhode Island www.campaldersgate.comCamp Mechuwana in Maine www.mechuwana.org

Camp Wanakee in New Hampshire www.wanakee.org

The church has scholarships available to help defray the cost. If you are an adult and would like to go on a day retreat, then there are opportunities for you too at Rolling Ridge in Nort Andover, www.rollingridge.org/programs

Blessings,

Pastor Travis