About Us
Working together….
As a significant partner in the ministry and future of the church, the Outdoor Ministries Association seeks to advise, connect, educate, advocate, and support on behalf of the network of persons responsible for Outdoor Ministries in the United Church of Christ.
Our Partnering Camps
Located on the shores, in the mountains, overlooking grand mountain ranges, in the forest or on the plains, UCC Camps and Retreat and Conference Centers serve local congregations, non-profit groups, families, individuals and other business groups year 'round.
Camp programs, a compliment and extension of the Christian Education mission of the local and wider church, embrace diversity and understanding.
From the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in New Hampshire to the majestic mountains of California, thousands of guests of all ages and backgrounds discover and deepen their faith though encounters with God in creation and Christian community.
The Outdoor Ministry Association UCC works to support and encourage the staff, volunteers, board members and conferences at these special places; to promote outdoor ministries in all areas of the church; and to celebrate the many wonders of God's nature!
Mission Statement
Recognizing and affirming Outdoor Ministries as a significant partner in the ministry and future of the Church, the mission of the Outdoor Ministries Association United Church of Christ is to advise, connect and educate on behalf of the network of persons responsible for outdoor ministries in the United Church of Christ, so that we may work together to meet their needs and find common solutions, deepening and broadening the understanding of the intradependence of the whole of God's creation on behalf of the whole church.
Vision Statement
Grounded in Christ, the Outdoor Ministries of the UCC are called to provide sacred time and space to allow opportunity for transformation of hearts and minds, relevant and integrated ways to live more Christlike, and prophetic visions that engage people in acts of justice and mercy