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.

New Community Conversation Season is Starting!

Join us every other Wednesday, starting August 13th

Our first Community Conversation will be a "Strategic Year-End Development" discussion with Rich Swartwood. Learn how to boost your fall campaign with smart donor segmentation, a Day of Caring launch, and a development calendar you can actually stick to. Rich brings practical, faith-focused fundraising expertise to help you finish the year strong.

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Mark Your Calendar For These Upcoming Conversations: 

8/13 - "Strategic Year-End Development" with Rich Swartwood (Heartland Center)

8/27 - "Partnering with Local Churches on Grants (RELC)" with Erica Robinson-Johnson (Baltimore-Washington Conference)

9/10 - "Information Technology" with Sharon Asmus (GCFA/UMC Support)

9/24 - "Seeds of Faith" with Meg Hoffman (Chestnut Ridge, NC)

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

2025 Session Recordings

Check back regularly as new recordings are added.