First Third Ministry in collaboration with the Chinook Winds Region’s four camps invites you to celebrate Camping Sunday on April 23, 2023.
Below you will find worship resources and videos for an entire worship service.
Each summer, hundreds of children and youth attend the United Church Camps in Central and Southern Alberta. They come together to be in relationship in community, with Creation, and with Creator God at their camp.
The four main camps in the Chinook Winds Region are:
Camping Sunday Worship Resources 2023
- Camping Sunday PDF Resource
- Why is Camp Important Video – Camp staff and volunteers talk about the important ministry of camps and how these ministries have positively influenced them and others. Video can be used as a whole or use clips. Could be used as part of a worship service message. 7:45 minutes
- What’s Your Favourite Camp Song Video – a fun video that can be used towards the end of worship or to introduce a fun camp song/hymn or where you see fit! 2:54 minutes
- United Church Camping in Central & South Alberta Video. A beautiful slide show of camp images. Use during offertory or where you would like. 2:20 minutes
- Maps – Chinook Winds Camp location Images for PowerPoint (zip file)
- Individual Camp Videos:
– Bar Harbour Camp,
– Camp Kasota West,
– Canyon Church Camp (rebuilding plans), and
– Kasota East Camp.
(For individual camp videos, we suggest using one or more
in your service (or use one a week) Also, share
on your website/social media to help promote our camps.
Make sure to link the Camp’s website for registration.)
It is possible to get downloadable versions of the videos. Please email Shelley Den Haan, Communications.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Chris Mah Poy, Chinook Winds First Third Animator or to one of the camps through their contact info below.