I get to be the Minister in Residence at Camp de Benneville Pines this summer – at Family Camp from July 21-27. This is something that’s been in the works since before the pandemic, and finally(!) the timing works.
Camp has also been struggling mightily for the last four years, what with a pandemic shut down, fires that burned right up to the edges, and debris flowing in the rains that followed the fires. This makes me all the happier to serve as the minister at one of our summer camps.
I hope that many UU Ventura families will join me. Camp defines family very broadly, so all are welcome. Family Camp still fills up fast, so we will be sure to let you know when registration opens. I encourage you all to consider going to camp at some point this year – maybe more than once!
Upcoming camps to consider:
The Women’s Retreat on May 3-5. There is already a group planning on this one.
The UU Men’s Fellowship on April 19-21
June 30-July 6 – Elementary Summer Camp
July 7-13 – Junior High Camp
July 14-20 Senior High Camp
We do have church funds that can help folks pay for camp registration, so please ask if that will help you make it. Let’s make it a great year for UU Ventura at Camp de Benneville Pines!
In faith,
Rev. Dana
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