Fall 2025!
We had the best summer Calumet has ever had and now we're gearing up for an incredible fall!
Congregations are preparing to gather, rest and renew, as they share faith, build relationships, and enjoy all Calumet has to offer. Be sure to check in with Julie in our reservation office to see if there's a weekend available for your congregation.
We have a number of new retreats coming to Calumet, as well as some treasured returning programs. Be sure to check out what's listed here in our newsletter as well as our "month at a glance" that shares opportunities all year long.
We can't wait to see you here soon!
In Our Prayers
We pray for the Voosen Fields family, Mike, Marika, Valena and especially Liesl Voosen Fields, during her hospitalization. May they know comfort, strength, healing and peace.
We pray for the family of staff alumni and generous volunteer, Dave Carlson, who passed in July, joining his beloved wife Nancy who predeceased him. Dave shared his love of Calumet with his children, Eric Carlson, Kris Niller, and Sarah Arndt as well as his grandchildren, most of whom also served on staff. We give thanks for the rich legacy of love and care shared with Calumet.
We pray for the family of Lee-Ann (Klasner) Lanzillo who passed in August. She was an alumni and friend who touched the lives of many. May God comfort all who mourn.
We pray for:
Those who celebrate milestones, anniversaries, new adventures, and birthdays: such as Carin Peterson on her 90th Birthday (prayers of thanksgiving, praise)
Those who struggle in quiet ways (prayer for courage, strength, and resolve) ...
Those who experience fear, anxiety, or worry (prayer for hope and trust) ...
Those who grieve, experience loss (prayer for comfort, for peace)
Those who seek healing, who are sick, who struggle with addiction, who feel broken or alone (prayer for healing and encouragement)
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.
Fall 2025
ONE --Calumet Obstacle and Trail Challenge Event
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new event coming to Camp Calumet; the Calumet Obstacle & Trail Challenge, happening Friday, September 12th!
This unique course will take participants across the entire Calumet property—from Jackman Ridge to the shores of Ossipee Lake—and features nearly a dozen obstacles along the way. Participants will walk/run approximately 5K while navigating our challenging obstacles, all to support Calumet's Annual Fund, which helps sustain our year-round programs and ministry.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Start Time: 10:00 AM ET (complimentary BBQ to follow)
Location: Camp Calumet, 1090 Ossipee Lake Road, Freedom, NH
Registration Fee: $100
TWO --Calumet is Hiring!
Do you believe in the power of community, storytelling, and generosity to transform lives? Are you a strategic thinker, a skilled communicator, and passionate about outdoor ministry and faith formation? Calumet Lutheran Ministries is looking for a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Development and Communications to lead our fundraising and communications efforts.
THREE --Men's Golf Weekend Sept 5-7, Chaplain Pr. Nathan Hall
The Men's Golf weekend is a fabulous fall tradition at Calumet stretching over more than 25 years. There are options for three days of golf at three of the most popular golf courses in the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire.
A variety of packages depending on lodging needs and the number of days you'd like to golf are available. Learn more by clicking the link below!
FOUR -- Fruits and Roots: Sept 29-Oct 2
Join us as we look at the fruits of the Spirit and discover how they interact with our environment, ourselves, our communites and the world.
Come, explore the fruits of the Spirit as we root ourselves in and with God's Creation.
FIVE -- Harvest Weekend October 10-13
SIX --The New England Synod's Antiracism Team is hosting a Read and Zoom on Oct 6 or 7.
Register by clicking below!
SEVEN -- PumpkinFest 2025 Saturday October 11
We are excited that Calumet's PumpkinFest is happening again!
This year, PumpkinFest will be happening in the midst of our Harvest weekend activities. You can come for the day or come for the weekend.
Come join us for a fun day of carving pumpkins. Stay for the special concert with Rachel Kurtz, sponsored by Thrivent!
We will also be collecting food donations for our local pantry at both the pumpkin carving activity and the concert.
This year we're asking people to remember a saint who is close to them. To learn more click below!
EIGHT -- Join us for a brand new retreat- Queerly Beloved - October 17-19
Our chaplains Pr. Niki Harvell and Pr. Jessica Goodrich will lead us.
Come be part of something beautiful- gather in a safe and welcome space where God's love is for every person, without limits or exceptions.
NINE--Black Women's Retreat Feb 27-March 1, 2026
Join us for this brand new transformative weekend where Black women can nourish their souls and bodies, drawing on our deep roots in faith. This event offers a safe space to reflect on the unique health and wellness challenges we face, and find strength in God's presence.
TEN -- The Calumet Spirit is vibrant in this place and through it's people, each of you and all of you, every. single. one.
Our Jackman Ridge Club Luncheon will be held September 13th, mark your calendar!
Your financial support matters.
We've recently updated our giving page. Be sure to check out this easy and convenient way to give.
It doesn't matter the size of your gift, when you give what you can, when everyone participates -- that Spirit shines boldly.
Thank you for giving. Thank you for visiting. Thank you for praying- for Calumet, and its leaders, and its programs, and its ministry!
Boom Chicka Boom!
