Building Faith and Friendships at JOY Camp
JOY Camp 2026 brought together 61 campers and 27 volunteer counselors for a week of faith, friendship, and outdoor fun at Camp Reynoldswood in Dixon, Ill., June 21-27. Centered on the…
Location: Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid Avenue Oak Park, IL
Training Dates: October 24-27, 2019
Application Deadline: September 16, 2019
Special Focus: Environmental justice (In partnership with Faith in Place)
Global Ministries EarthKeepers trains United Methodists in the United States to start and grow environmental projects.
EarthKeepers trainings equip participants to develop projects that address environmental concerns in their churches and communities. Every project plan is shaped by training in the following topics:
- Eco-theology
- Anti-racism
- Strategies for social change
- United Methodist resources