Camp Beloved

Carl Thomas Gladstone is part of he Young People's Ministries of the North Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. He sent me a note about:

A senior high camp for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) teens and ally friends. A week of belonging. A week of affirmation. A week of new experiences and new friends.

A week of experiencing God’s unconditional love and total acceptance exactly the way you are!

Camp Beloved is a senior high camp (completed grades 9-12) for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) teens and ally friends that offers all your favorite things about camp (like swimming, campfires, goofy games, good music, and nature) and encourages you to be you – the unique, authentic YOU!

It will be held at Lake Louise United Methodist Camp, June 14-20, 2015. $399/person. More information here and registration here.

I've heard from allies that while Lake Louise Camp is used by the United Methodist Church, it is not owned by the denomination and not subject to its policies. Because of that registration is not through the denomination's camp programs, but instead directly with the camp.

Please pass this on to any high school youth who might benefit.