November 9-13
OMC Great Gathering
The Outdoor Ministries Connection's Great Gathering is an ecumenical conference that will bring together outdoor ministry associations (including the Campfire Collective) from across the United States and Canada. The event will again be held at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center in Lake Junaluska, NC. The theme of the conference will be "Re-Imagine a Way in the Wilderness." You will find program details at https://omcgreatgathering.com.
January 11-16, 2026
Program Connection
This event will be held at Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center in Harrisonburg, VA on January 11-16, 2026. Program Connection is a meeting of faith-based programmatic minds; a space where those who love camp and conference programs can discuss theory and practice. It is based on the idea that we build each other up and improve our ministries through the sharing of ideas, insight, experience, and resources. Additional details can be found on the Massanetta Springs website.
February 9-13, 2026
Maintenance Connection
This event will be held at Holmes Camp and Retreat Center in Holmes, NY on February 9-13, 2026. Maintenance Connection is the annual gathering of Site Managers, Maintenance Staff, and Volunteer Craftsman involved in camp, retreat, and conference ministries across the United States and Canada. The event is a unique blend of fellowship, networking, continued education, hands-on learning, sabbath, and sharing of ideas. All are welcome. Additional details can be found on the Holmes Center website .
February 9-13, 2026
Compass Points :: Biblical and Theological Foundations
In the Spring of 2026, our certificate program will offer its first online class. Biblical and Theological Foundations is scheduled for March 16-19. Please go to the Compass Points website to check out the structure of this course and to learn about the co-instructors who will teach it. Registration for this program is now open.
November 8-12, 2026
Campfire Collective Annual Conference
The host site for our signature event will be the Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly in Hunt, Texas. The theme for the conference will be “Day by Day.” Throughout our time together, we will focus on 2 Corinthians 4:6-16 which helps us acknowledge the darkness, persecution, and challenges in our world. We are reminded that we “do not lose heart!” Come be encouraged to live day by day in the hope of Christ. More information about the 2026 Annual Conference will be available at the OMC Great Gathering. For now we just ask that you please put it on your calendar – November 8-12, 2026. We look forward to seeing you in the Texas Hill Country next year!