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May is here—and that means camp is just around the corner! This summer, we’re preparing to welcome hundreds of hungry campers to Camp Metigoshe, and we need your help to keep our pantry shelves full. By “mothering our camp,” you can donate essential, everyday items that help us serve our campers while also keeping costs… Read more »

We are delighted to share that Loretta Forsberg became our new Retreats Director and joined us in April. Loretta is a North Dakota native, raised in the Kenmare area. She and her husband, John, make their home on a farm near Bottineau. Together they have two sons and their families—one living in Bottineau and the… Read more »

What are some of my favorite phrases to hear you ask? Great question, I’d love to tell you! They would be “Climbing? CLIMB ON!” Why you ask? Another great question! First of all, I would climb anything and everything if I could. I seek out heights and an adrenaline boost any chance that I can… Read more »

As a parent, I wonder who my child is becoming when I’m not watching. Who is shaping them? Will they be given space to struggle, to have courage, to belong? Parents are always wondering what the next right thing is — the right snack, the right amount of screen time, the right activity, the right… Read more »

The All Staff Reunion is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome our past summer staff “home” for a few days of connection, laughter, and memory‑making. From July 24–26, alumni from across the decades will gather to catch up with old friends, meet staff from different eras, and relive the moments that… Read more »

Youth, we’ve got something exciting on the horizon, and you won’t want to miss it. Our upcoming Friday Night Live events are the perfect way to get a taste of camp before summer officially arrives. Think crackling campfires, favorite camp songs, big group games, snacks, and plenty of time to simply be together out at… Read more »

Three great quilting retreats are taking place in the next month…Spring Quilting 1 (March 14-17), Spring Quilting 2 (March 18-21) and Featherweight Quilting (April 13-15). Bring your projects and supplies to the Christian Center and quilt to your heart’s content. Cost for the retreat includes lodging, meals, programming and quilting space for everyone! Grab a… Read more »

From mystery to meaning, we invite your youth to join us for a weekend of discovery, wonder, and faith-filled learning. Holy Communion is one of the two sacraments at the center of our Lutheran tradition—rich with mystery, overflowing with grace, and deeply connected to our life together as the Body of Christ. Yet for many… Read more »

Winter in North Dakota was made for moments like this. Junior and Senior High youth are invited to join us February 15–16 for an unforgettable Ski and Faith retreat filled with laughter, connection, and snowy adventure. We’ll kick things off Sunday at 7 pm at the Christian Center with all your favorite camp vibes —… Read more »