I can’t believe that I am writing this in August. Where did the summer go? Entering this summer camp season, I committed to spending time with each of our family camp weeks, and each of our youth camp weeks. I wanted to welcome and thank our guests and show appreciation and support for our staff […]
Hello Friends, It is my privilege and pleasure to greet you as the interim executive director of UCCI. I am honored, humbled, and excited to be stepping into this role for an organization that connects you to each other and God through the sacred places of Moon Beach, Daycholah Center, and Cedar Valley. I am […]
Hello again UCCI community. As has been established, I do not have grandchildren, yet for decades I have been dreaming of attending camp with them. That vision has shepherded me through 20 years of faithful service to the mission and ministry of United Church Camps, Inc. (UCCI). Here then, is my last official work for […]
Hello UCCI Community, I do not have grandchildren, yet for decades I have been dreaming of attending camp with them. This vision has shepherded me through 20 years of faithful service to the mission and ministry of United Church Camps, Inc. (UCCI) and is the spirit of my concluding thoughts. To my Grandchildren, whom I […]
Grandparents often say, “if they knew how fun grandchildren were going to be, they would have had them first!” I do not have grandchildren yet, but for decades I have been locked in on a dream of attending family camp with them at Moon Beach. That vision has shepherded me through 20 years of service […]
March 8, 2022 Dear friends of United Church Camps Inc., With sadness, we share that after 20 years with UCCI, Glenn Svetnicka has resigned from his position as executive director, effective April 29. UCCI is deeply grateful for the love, energy, and time that he devoted to Outdoor Ministry. Please take a moment to read […]
How are you doing? Answer honestly. For me, it feels like the shortened sunlight, virus variants, and deadly storms are weighing heavily. I don’t always have the right words of hope to share. Thankfully, we are blessed with many great teachers of faith. Here are some words that I needed to hear from Kenneth L. Samuel, […]
Rededication Ceremony at Daycholah Center venerates the history, culture, and presence of the Ho-Chunk people October 11, 2021 • Green Lake, Wisconsin On Indigenous People’s Day, United Church Camps, Inc. (UCCI) rededicated one of its outdoor ministry campuses as Daycholah Center. The name honors the Ho-Chunk people as the original keepers of this land, using the Ho-Chunk word […]
Summer seems to go by faster than other seasons. In many conversations recently, the theme of “how is it August already?” has been a prevailing sentiment. In the world of Outdoor Ministry, summer is busier and more active, and we love that! Seeing so many “happy campers” on-site these past two months has filled our […]
Welcome back! Gosh, what a gift these last few weeks have been. A picture really is worth a thousand words, but here are just a few comments you have shared with us: “Our first time having a completely judgment-free experience.” “Felt like coming home.” “Inspiring” “So good to be together” “SO. MUCH. FUN.” The invitation […]