Among the graces received during the sabbatical was the reconnection and renewal that came through time spent in the woods here at Camp. To experience the trails, the trees, the creatures, with fresh perspective and space was a real gift – and to experience them with my family added additional layers of joy. Below is an excerpt of a journal I kept during those weeks, providing a glimpse into my experience on sabbatical.
Signing off
On July 23, the last day of family camps, the summer staff who remained congregated in the dining hall with Jenna and several other year-round staffers for our final gathering….
Introducing Kate Szambecki, Summer Communications Coordinator
Hello all, My name is Kate Szambecki and I am the Summer Program Assistant and Communications Coordinator at camp this summer. My job is to tell Camp Friedenswald’s story. I’ll…
Reflections on five years
Jenna Liechty Martin reflects on home, change, fear, and joy, as it intertwines with life and her work as executive director over the past five years. Scrolling through pictures from the…