JUNE 2024!

The beautiful days are getting longer and we look ahead to the arrival of guests into the iconic Resident Camp for Kids, and to the Campground, and to the Conference Center & Village ... We look foward to a summer of activity at the Family Camp Beach and great Sunday Worship in the Outdoor Chapel ...

We look forward to you and your friends and your family arriving to the shore of Ossipee Lake to experience something beautiful and sacred. Come! 

In Our Prayers

The loved ones who are mourning the loss of Jerry Pesch who died in the closing days of April. We especially hold up in prayer Jerry's spouse, Carol and the Pesch kids & grandkids ...

The loved ones who are mourning the loss of the Rev. Jim White who died mid-May at the age of 95 -- his children many of whom are Calumet alums: Laura, Rich, Tom, Bill, and Larry. May God's love blanket all who mourn ...

The loved ones who are mourning the death of Charlie Anderson. News recently arrived to Calumet that Charlie died in February. In more recent years, Charlie was a regular attendee of our volunteer mailings. We hold his spouse Barbara and the rest of his familiy in prayer ...

We pray in thanksgiving for the people of Christ the King Lutheran, Windsor which closed a couple years back. Calumet was one of the organizations that received a gift after its Holy Closure. The gift arrived in April  ... and we pray for the people of Salem Lutheran Church, Bridgeport which ended its ministry together and which sent Calumet a first installment of a 5-year gift that came to us in May ...

Karen Carlson who underwent surgery and is managing serious health concerns  (prayers for courage, strength, and peace) ...

Peter B. who received a cancer diagnosis ...

Ralph Johansson who is managing ongoing health concerns which include a couple of challenging diagnoses. He has expressed much appreciation for everyone's care and prayer support ...

Those who struggle in quiet ways (prayer for courage, strength, and resolve) ...

Ones who experience fear, anxiety, or worry (prayer for hope and trust) ...

For the innocent ones in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, the southern border, and in all places where political and military powers are louder than ever ...

For those who struggle with addiction and those who feel powerless as they see the difficulties of loved ones who are addicted ...

And all for whom we pray at this very moment who need your care, wisdom, and touch, we entrust them to you, O God. Amen.

ONE -- Calumet's iconic Resident Camp for Kids is a safe landing spot for so many. There are lots of improvements for 2024. This is Camp Calumet Lutheran's 65th summer on Ossipee Lake! Boom Chicka Boom!

If you know a kid as young as 8 to as old as 16 who would benefit from a week or two at Calumet, direct them and their folks to consider Calumet! Learn more using the button below.

TWO -- Karl and Calumet's Board of Directors are searching for the perfect person to join the Calumet year-round team. The position: Associate Executive Director. If you or someone you know might be the right fit for the vitally important work we do here at camp, Calumet is ready to learn more!

Read a message from Calumet leaders and learn more about the position ...

THREE -- Register for Boom Chicka Move during the month of June. Check out the great shirt that is available to registrants for just $12. Our goals -- 800+ registrants, 151K miles, $53K for Calumet. Can you help?

Boom Chicka Move 2024 is our theme for moving our bodies this summer! We are gearing up for a fantastic and all-inclusive event which begins July 1 and concludes on August 31.. 

Walkers, of course! But runners, hikers, swimmers, bikers, rowers, paddlers -- anything that requires your body to make progress without any kind of fueled machine. Just our bodies!

New this year: PRE-REPORT option ... Move Up the Miles experince ... Question of the Week to ponder ...

FOUR -- Learn with Calumet!

Looking further ahead ... Family Camp Plus!

Chaplain Pr Ralph Supper, presenter Pr Dustin Longmire, musician Sarah Huber, and staff members Gail Mailhott Foster, John Junkins, Cindy Schatz -- there's lots of planning going on!

Guest Presenters include James McKim (NAACP of NH), Linds Jakows (603Equality), and special forum with a panel of faith leaders.

In addition to the fantastic time together doing all the long-loved camp activities, we'll spend time digging into Christian Nationalism. What is it? Why does it matter that we know? What does the ELCA say? Who is at risk? Watch a clip of ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton who shares her view -- a Lutheran view -- about Christian Nationalism.

Come for Family Camp Plus -- AUG 18-23. Learn more ...

FIVE -- After the *HUGE* success of April's Fruits and Roots retreat, Judy Smith is already preparing for the next gathering in October.

There were nearly 40 participants in April for our time concentrating on the fruit of the spirit -- JOY. Announced for October's event: The fruit of the spirit -- PEACE. Consider participating when everyone gathers at Calumet from the 7th to the 10th.

SIX -- If you worked on staff from 2000-2009, we'd love to see you back at camp for Labor Day Weekend! Reunion Weekends are fantastic opportunities for reconnecting and remembering the deep beauty of Calumet.

Please reach out and learn more!

SEVEN -- There is so much goodwill and so much opportunity for goodness to be lifted up and celebrated here at Calumet. Thank you for caring about all that happens here. But it doesn't happen by accident. 

Are you aware that just about every program event that happens at Calumet is supported by people like you? Give to the Annual Fund! Remember Calumet in your estate plan. All gifts that come are used carefully and with wisdom. Thanks for considering being a generous donor!

EIGHT -- Calumet's fantastic 2024 seasonal t-shirt will be snatched up by all kinds of visitors this year, for sure. Designed by Becca and Adam Robertson, we at Calumet hope that everyone will just love wearing this shirt! 

If you don't think you'll be making it to camp this summer, place an order!

It'll be about $22-$25 per tee by the time shipping is included.