Join us as we grow in our faith together!
Parents and caregivers along with their kids are warmly invited to join us as we learn and grow together in a Christ-centered and kid friendly environment.
What is Seeds of Faith?
Seeds of Faith is a new ministry of Camp Chestnut Ridge and Orange Cooperative Parish that seeks to support parents and caregivers in passing on their faith and values to their kids. We hope that as a result of this program, families will feel less alone in their faith and parenting journeys as they build deeper connections with their kids, other families, and with God. We are grateful to Lilly Foundation Inc for so generously funding us through its Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative.
Monday Night Dinners
February - May
5:45 pm at the Morris Center
RSVP not required but appreciated! You can also use the RSVP form to let us know about any dietary needs you have.
Something special happens around a table. We hope that through weekly time together over a shared meal, families will form a community of support and encouragement as they seek to more fully integrate their faith into family life.
While we are gathered, we will also participate in faith-based activities. Sometimes we will have an intergenerational program and other times grownups and kids will have separate programming that is more targeted to their needs.
During April and May, we will be learning about living a with-God life. Families will learn small, simple practices that will help them integrate faith into regular life at home.
Join us for a free family retreat!
On Saturday, April 20 we will gather at camp to worship, learn, and play together. Dr. Fred Edie of Duke Divinity School will be offering a workshop for parents and caregivers called Taking Worship Home. Dr. Edie is sure to offer wise, practical, and theologically grounded teaching on integrating faith into family life. There will also be plenty of time for families to have fun together around camp. This event includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at camp.
Who is this ministry for?
Seeds of Faith welcomes people from various family structures and faith experiences including:
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Families who do not attend church, but would like to share their faith with their kids.
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Families who are active in their local church, but would like to learn new resources and practices to try at home.
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Families who aren't sure where they fall on the faith spectrum.
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Parents and Caregivers who would like to meet other parents/caregivers to build new friendships and support one another.
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Two parent or Single parent families, grandparents caring for grandkids, foster families, LGBTQIA+ families, multi-generational homes, families with neurodivergent or disabled family members, and other families of various structures are welcome to attend.
CONTACT
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Email project director Meg at meg@campchestnutridge.org