After summer operations were suspended in 2020 due to COVID, Cedar Crest is excited about the summer ahead! Registration is open for campers in grades 1-12 for June and July- visit www.cedarcrestcamp.org to register or learn more. Cedar Crest, an accredited camp by the American Camp Association, will continue to follow best healthcare practices for […]
In this season where safety of all is of utmost importance, our camping and campus ministries have successfully found ways to be adaptive in how they create and offer experiences of sabbath and discipleship for young adults. “One of the most overlooked groups of faith in the midst of this pandemic has been young adults,” […]
Over the past two school years, the Environmental Education program at Cedar Crest has offered hands-on learning experiences for classrooms, including public schools, private schools, and homeschool pods. During this season, Cedar Crest Environmental Education is pleased to also announce that they are available to provide family unit programming for hands-on learning this Fall and […]
By Meg Young, TNUMC Communications Intern Coronavirus has not deterred Tennessee Conference (TNUMC) leaders from helping young adults discern their calling. When on-site internships and jobs disappeared or moved online, they created an online program to support conference college students and young adults. Russell Casteel, director of camp and retreat ministries in the Tennessee Conference; […]
All-online youth ministry training benefits those working with young people, both paid staff and volunteer.
By Russell Casteel, Executive Director of Camp and Retreat Ministry In the September 15 issue of The Washington Post, the article, They were once America’s cruelest, richest slave traders. Why does no one know their names? Hannah Natanson highlights the role of John Armfield and Isaac Franklin in the American slave trade. Now, 400 years […]
Beersheba Springs Assembly is pleased to announce that Trevor Gentry will start as the new Program and Retreat Director in January 2019. The Program & Retreat Director is responsible for hosting and providing excellent care of our normal retreats and groups, along with developing new retreats and programs for the Assembly. Trevor brings with him […]
Cedar Crest Camp will end 2017 having served thousands of children, youth, and adults in the Tennessee Conference through summer camp and retreat programming. More than 70 local churches were represented in Cedar Crest’s 2017 summer season campership, and a host of other churches and conference connectional ministries contributed to spring and fall retreat seasons […]
Christmas at Beersheba is right around the corner! Join new friends for Hors D’oeurves and Christams carols, you’ll enjoy a hearty home-cooked Christmas dinner and everyone will focus on the reason for the season during a spirit filled worship service. Space is limited, so get your reservation in now! Day Events: November 30th, December 4th, […]
Russell and Callie Casteel welcomed Cormac Brown Casteel (Brown) on Friday, September 22. A Ninth Generation Methodist, Brown and his family are home, healthy and grateful for the love and support of the Tennessee Conference and the United Methodist Connection! Russell is Director at Cedar Crest and the Incoming Executive Director of TNUMC Camp […]