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St. Mary's Summer Camp Program


Our Mission
Away from normal daily routines, to grow spiritually through faith, hope, and love inspired by the Holy Spirit that will carry over into family, parish, and community life. We accomplish this by witnessing within our Orthodox Faith through the main aspects of camp...

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Mother Macrina of  the Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, MI
offers spiritual insights to the campers

Worship
We corporately ascribe praise, glory, and thanksgiving to God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit during the morning Matins, evening prayer services, devotions, and the Sacrament of Confession.  This is culminated by receiving Holy Communion in the Divine Liturgy.

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Pan-Orthodox Clergy gathered at the Camp's Mid-week Divine Liturgy

Fellowship
We strive as brothers and sisters in Christ to bring our faith into sporting, recreational, and social activities.   Discussion groups provide opportunities to share what we have learned and experienced in our daily walk with Christ.

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Senior High campers mentored the younger campers
and had fun together during their daily activity time

Education
We learn the Word of God and the Teachings of the Church in daily Bible study and religion groups led by priests and staff.   In addition, we learn how to share with one another our revealed experiences through the grace of the Holy Spirit.

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His Eminence Archbishop +Job teaches at Community Time

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We minister to each other by loving and serving mankind, thereby living in the image of God.  By devoting our time, talents, and money, we respectfully maintain the camp’s facilities, we contribute to Orthodox Missions and other causes, and we help our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

Campers took turns tie-dying tee shirts for all the campers

 

 

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To provide a safe camp setting for children and adults in an Orthodox Christian community of worship, witness, service, and fellowship centered on Jesus Christ.

Our campers for 2007 (pictured at the right) were Jennifer McMeekin, Hannah McMeekin, Grant Ofstedahl, Joe McMeekin and Kayin White. Fr. Robert was among the clergy staff.

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Sunday Divine Liturgy

9:30AM


Meeting at:
Zion Lutheran Church
28005 Old Towne Road
Chisago City, MN 55013

Click HERE
for directions!

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As members of the ancient Christian faith alive today, we invite you to join us on a journey of faith in Christ to become what God created us to be!