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Gratitude in Recovery
One of UGM’s core values is Thankfulness, and this month we reflect on the pursuit of gratitude in our day-to-day lives and in the work of healing...
What Camp Sponsorships Provide
This summer, friends like you helped provide a safe, loving environment for underprivileged children in our community. Your camp sponsorships fostered caring relationships and instilled the confidence of being known and loved.
Campers participated in water games, songs, crafts, archery, and the brand new Crandell Adventure Challenge Course! Along the way, they formed healthy friendships and were connected with a local church community that will continue to invest in them year-round.
Hear what Campers said about their experiences:
“I loved that I got to see most of my friends, and that I got to explore the outside because I don’t see it very much in the city, that I made new connections, and most of all free food.”
– Kassandra
“I really had fun this week and my favorite things were floating the river, swimming, canoeing, the food, learning about Jesus, and the cabins and night games.”
– Sierra
“Thank you for keeping us safe. I love everything about UGM. I love the cabins and the river. I also loved catching fish. I also loved the crafts and learning more about God.”
– Evie
Sharing Eternal Hope
We’re thankful that kids could experience the joy and safety of UGM Camp. Even more so, we rejoice knowing they heard the good news that their lives have eternal purpose because of Jesus. We believe this truth has the power to break harmful cycles and change generations of families.
This year, 233 of 410 Campers accepted Jesus into their hearts, more than any other summer. Isn’t God faithful? Thank you for helping us share the gospel with young, at-risk kids. Your generosity and compassion have shown them the hope of Jesus and the new life He has set before them.
Let’s continue praying that their futures will be filled with the provision that only He can provide.
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A Pathfinder Responding to the Call from God
by Daniel Dailey, UGM volunteer I used to think, “If I’m going to be involved with anything like UGM, it needs to be effective.” The Holy Spirit...
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World Homeless Day
Every year on October 10, people around the world take a day to acknowledge the needs of those in their communities facing homelessness, and we...
UGM Camp Cabin Leaders
Clare Pursch : August 14, 2015
By Clare Pursch, UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger One of the greatest privileges of serving at UGM Camp on Staff is that every week we are given the ...
UGM Camp: The Gospel Sinks In
Union Gospel Mission : September 2, 2017
In our last blog post from UGM Camp 2017, we’re reminded of one of the key ingredients for many of the life transformations we see at UGM: time....
UGM Camp: Faith Like a Child
Union Gospel Mission : July 22, 2018
By Christa Inouye, Youth Outreach - How much can an 8-year-old understand about the kingdom of God? Sometimes, people become discouraged in...