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Save Next Summer with the Coalition of Virginia's Overnight Summer Camps

Aug 4, 2020

Save Next Summer with the Coalition of Virginia's Overnight Summer Camps

Caroline Furnace has joined the Coalition of Virginia's Overnight Summer Camps. We are urging state representatives to provide financial

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Commitment to Anti-Racism

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Jul 15, 2020

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Commitment to Anti-Racism

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOM) commits to being an anti-racist association. As followers of Jesus Christ, LOM deeply believes that love

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Jul 3, 2020

Invest in Tomorrow, Today

Our Summer Staff are here! Outdoor ministry work continues. We are developing the next generation of leaders. Caroline Furnace needs YOUR he

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Jul 1, 2020

DIY Quiet Day: The Blessed Trinity

Together, we celebrate 50 years of Lutheran women being ordained in the United States, 40 years of women of color being ordained, and 10

Outdoor Ministry is more than Summer Camp

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Jun 21, 2020

Outdoor Ministry is more than Summer Camp

We come to you today with difficult news and cautious optimism. For the first time in over 60 years, we will not have Summer Camp this year.

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Jun 18, 2020

Together, we embrace Juneteenth

Together, we embrace Juneteenth, a celebration that is important to our communities. We stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter m...

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Jun 14, 2020

In Memory of Dwayne Westermann

We celebrate the ministry of Rev. Dwayne Westermann and his early leadership at Caroline Furnace, where it all began. Dwayne was on staff

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Jun 8, 2020

Please Share this Prayer on June 14th

God of Creation, We give you thanks for the many outdoor ministries across the nation that provide us with a sacred space in God's creatio

Meet our Program Directors, Andy and Caroline!

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Jun 3, 2020

Meet our Program Directors, Andy and Caroline!

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Jun 1, 2020

Welcome to Quiet Day!

If you are at Caroline Furnace: You are welcome to spend as long as you like today in prayer, meditation, and solitude. We invite you to...

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May 15, 2020

Reviving Our Roots: Small Group Summer Camping

Message to our Summer Campers: We miss you and can’t wait to see you at Caroline Furnace soon! We understand that all of this is new,...

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May 5, 2020

Thank You for Your Support on #GivingTuesdayNow!

On #GivingTuesdayNow, we raised $6,985 with the help of 29 families. What a blessing! We are grateful for your continued support of...

Thank You for Your Continued Support of Your Outdoor Ministry

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May 4, 2020

Thank You for Your Continued Support of Your Outdoor Ministry

This is it! Happy #GivingTuesdayNow! Thank you for your continued support of your outdoor ministry. #GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day...

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Apr 22, 2020

A Quick Update on Your Outdoor Ministry

Caroline Furnace is still open to outdoor day use for individuals and families. Guests can come hike and fish (catch and release), and...

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Apr 20, 2020

How Can You Help Your Outdoor Ministry?

As we all adjust to our disrupted routines and new "normal", folks have begun asking "How can I help during this time?" Caroline Furnace...

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Apr 19, 2020

Camp Recipe: Mac n' Meat

This is a camper favorite! Typically served at Friday lunch, Mac'n Meat is an easy, filling, oh so yummy recipe. The best part? You...

Generation to Generation: Outdoor Ministry History

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Feb 13, 2020

Generation to Generation: Outdoor Ministry History

Photo of Rev. Richard Neal (left) and Bishop "Buck" Moyer (right) showing the 3D models of the cabins and lodge, circa 1964

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Feb 13, 2020

New Community Statement

When we say "All are welcome here. You are welcome here.", we really mean it. Below is our newly developed Community Statement with guidance

Generation to Generation: Furnace History

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Jan 16, 2020

Generation to Generation: Furnace History

Did you know? Caroline Furnace (1830s to 1865) only operated October to April, because the slaves and day laborers were needed on the nearby

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Jan 2, 2020

Wow, what a year! Let's take a look at 2019.

(For the full recap with photos, click here) 2019 has been an exciting year at Caroline Furnace! There are many things to be grateful...