Mission and Core Values

Mission Statement

Camp Friedenswald provides people of all ages the opportunity to grow in relationship with God, self, others and nature.

                                       Retreat

                                                  Renew

                                                             Reconnect

Core Values

• Discipleship- We encourage individuals to discover and develop their God given gifts for faithful living and service in the Church and broader world.

• Peace- We embrace the peace of Jesus and encourage healthy daily interactions that lead to an earnest love for the world.

• Stewardship- We care for the resources and relationships that are entrusted to Camp Friedenswald with a mind for the future.

• Nature- We value the natural world as an expression of God's spirit to be explored, delighted in and cared for.

• Simplicity- We provide a retreat from our fast paced culture and technology and a space to practice intentional ways of living.

• Community- We facilitate relationships in our work, play, dialogue, and worship together.

• Faith- We claim the stories of Jesus and of God's people in a Mennonite Anabaptist perspective, connecting them with our stories, time and place.

• Hospitality- We nurture a welcoming atmosphere and a sense of belonging.