Community Conversations
Join UMCRM community members and friends for Zoom conversation on Camp/Retreat Ministry topics -- all are welcome.

Every other Wednesday on Zoom at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET

UMCRM Community Conversations are a free, regular, virtual opportunity to connect and learn together around topics that matter to United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministry leaders.

Wednesday, September 24th: "Seeds of Faith: Camp-Based Family Ministry" with Meg Hoffman, Camp Chestnut Ridge (NC)

Join Meg Hoffman of Camp Chestnut Ridge as she shares practical tools and real-life examples of year-round, camp-based family ministry through the Seeds of Faith program. Camp offers a unique setting where parents and caregivers—whether unsure about church or deeply rooted in ministry—can explore faith in community. Learn how Camp Chestnut Ridge has both nurtured families and strengthened relationships with local churches through this ministry. 

Participants will gain Ideas and resources for events camps can host to support family faith formation as well as ways to partner with local churches to support families in their faith journeys. Meg will share resources you can use right away in your ministry context.  

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Mark Your Calendar For These Upcoming Conversations: 

10/8 - "Learnings from 2 Consecutive Disasters" with Chris Hulme (Asbury Hills, SC)

10/22 - "Staff Impact Study Results" with Jake Sorenson (Sacred Playgrounds)

11/5 - "Communications & Marketing" with Melissa Jackson

12/3 - "Created Whole: Welcoming Trans Youth into Outdoor Ministry" with Chris Rehs-Dupin

2025 Session Recordings

Check back regularly as new recordings are added.