Outdoor Ministries: Camp and Conference Centers
New and News
- Click here to read and sign a Covenant Agreement for Camp and Conference Centers, and here for a list of signors.
- Upcoming Retreat: Greening our Spirits, Greening our World at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center, Abiquiu, NM June 28-July 4, 2010. Click here for more information.
Faith and Outdoor Ministries
Camp and conference centers have a unique role to play in the protection of, and education about, God’s Creation. Human beings are called to the task of stewardship – to care for the Earth as created by God, and to maintain this blessing for future generations. Furthermore, the protection of Creation is an issue of justice, as degradation of the Earth often disproportionately affects those living in poverty.
Click here to watch a video about experiencing God in Creation.
Learn More
- Coming soon!
People of Faith Take Action
- Click here to read and sign a Covenant Agreement for Camp and Conference Centers
- Click here to view a list of centers and groups who have signed the covenant
Links and Resources
- Click here to download green building resources
- Click here to view a Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center Powerpoint about LED Bulbs
- NCC Committee on Outdoor Ministries
- Presbyterian Camp and Conference Association
- UMC Camp and Retreat Ministries
- Church of the Brethren Outdoor Ministries Association
- UCC Outdoor Ministries Association
- ELCA Outdoor Ministry
- Episcopal Church Camp and Conference Center
- Mennonite Creation Care Network: Guidlines for Conference Planners
- American Camping Association
- Religiously Affiliated Camps
- Bishop's Ranch Retreat and Conference Center: a green conference center
For More Information Contact:
Eco-Justice Program OfficeNational Council of Churches
110 Maryland Ave., NE
Suite 108
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 544-2350
info@ncccusa.org