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.

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Upcoming 2026 Community Conversations
Community Is at the Heart of Community Conversations and We Are Reclaiming It
Community Conversations are getting a refresh in 2026, and we are excited to begin the year by returning to what made these gatherings meaningful in the first place: connection, shared wisdom, and learning from one another. Community Conversations will follow a new, more relational flow designed to spark deeper engagement and practical insight. Learn more about the refresh by watching this short video!

All are welcome. Bring your curiosity, your experience, and your voice.
New Zoom Link for 2026!
Upcoming Community Conversation: Exploring & Adapting the "In The Wilderness" Summer Camp Curriculum

Wednesday, April 22, 12 noon PT / 3:00pm ET

In this week's Community Conversation, we'll be joined by David Berkey, Project Manager for the Inside Out summer camp resource. We'll be discussing this summer's curriculum: "In The Wilderness." David will help us explore the features of the curriculum and discuss creative ways to customize it for your setting. Whether you'll be using the Inside Out resource for the first or 10th time, you've got questions or ideas to share, or you just want to listen and learn, all are welcome!  Weekly volunteer Deans and counselors are especially invited to join this one. Join the Zoom

2026 Community Conversation Recordings