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"Growing with Grace; Blooming in Faith"
2026 Program Snapshot
2026 Program Snapshot
The 2026 program is centered around the theme of caring for God’s creation. In the Book of Genesis chapter 1, we learn that humanity is given “dominion” over the earth. From the very beginning, God declares creation “good,” and we are invited to participate in that goodness by caring for the world around us.
During this four-day experience, participants will explore what it means to be faithful caretakers of God’s world. Through hands-on gardening, learning about pollinators and butterflies, nature walks, and interactive Scripture lessons, students will discover how deeply connected we are to the earth and to its Creator. Each day will combine biblical teaching, creative activities, outdoor exploration, games, and opportunities to dig in the dirt and witness new life up close.
As we plant seeds, observe growing things, and spend time outdoors, participants will reflect on how God grows faith in us just as surely as seeds grow in the soil. By the end of the week, children will leave not only with muddy hands and joyful memories, but with a deeper understanding that caring for creation is part of living out our faith — loving what God loves and tending what God has entrusted to us.
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Planting and Playing
Planting and Playing
We will spend time digging in the dirt, planting seedlings, playing games, and making crafts!
Biblical Learning
Biblical Learning
All that we do will be grounded in God's word and God's call to us to be faithful stewards of the world.
Citizen Science
Citizen Science
We will examine the earth up close to learn new things about how God's creation supports us and how we can best care for our land.
Schedule
Schedule
Sunday, July 12th, 2026
"And God said, 'Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth." - Genesis 1:11
On Sunday, we will learn all about plants and how to care for them, as well as how our faith starts small like a seed and grows into something beautiful that feeds others.
Monday, July 13th, 2026
"For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign LORD will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations." - Isaiah 61:11
On Monday, we will meet at Seminary Hill Farm on the campus of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio to learn all about soil - how it is alive, how it helps to grow our food, and how God makes faith to sprout in us like seeds in good soil.
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
"If anyone thirsts, let them come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the scripture has said, 'Out of their heart will flow rivers of living water.'" - John 7:37-38
On Tuesday, we will learn all about water and its important role in our world and ecosystem, and how the love of God flows through us like living water.
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." - Ecclesiastes 3:1
On Wednesday, we will talk about the seasons and how all things work together for good.
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