News and stories

Campers, counselors, families, and congregations in their own words, and updates from our board, our CEO, and our three camps.

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Bridge

March 26, 2026Impact StoriesLutheridge

The Lutheridge bRIDGE program aims to equip and empower parents and caregivers to make faith formation a part of their family culture. bRIDGE does this by building a bridge to…

Higher Ground

March 12, 2026Impact StoriesLutherock

“Spending a week at Lutherock with our church group was truly amazing,” says John, an adult leader from First Lutheran Church in Albemarle, North Carolina. “Everything worked together to create…

Meet the Board: Kami Kinard and Steve Troisi

February 27, 2026News

The NovusWay Board is comprised of 15 board members and 4 Bishops. These individuals all serve on the board and bring unique perspectives and gifts. What unites them all is…

Heard

February 26, 2026Impact StoriesLuther Springs

“Luther Springs isn’t something we add on to our youth ministry,” says Anne Corti. “At Grace, it’s woven into the heart of how we do youth ministry.”

Meet the Board: Ranate Patrick and Jason Lee

January 29, 2026News

The NovusWay Board is comprised of 15 board members and 4 Bishops. These individuals all serve on the board and bring unique perspectives and gifts. What unites them all is…

DIY

January 22, 2026Impact StoriesLutheridge

Last summer at Lutheridge, the Lutheridge staff had a goal – to get campers involved in more leadership responsibilities during their time at camp. One idea that emerged from the…

Full Circle

December 11, 2025Impact StoriesLuther Springs

According to the program staff at Luther Springs, Isabella Eastwood is the first “legacy” counselor at Luther Springs. Isabella’s mom worked on staff back in the early 2000s. This summer…

Grand

November 13, 2025Impact StoriesLutheridge

“I had never heard of grandparents camp,” says Ben Moravitz. “But when I found out about it, I wanted to sign up right away.”

Camaraderie

November 6, 2025Impact StoriesLutherock

“Friendships up at Lutherock feel different,” says Tyler, a Lutherock camper this past summer. “They’re more cherished because you’re so closely bonded in faith and experience with people.”

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Front Porch

October 16, 2025Impact StoriesLutheridge

Karen Kester Areheart remembers her mom picking her up on the last day of school and driving the winding road up to Lutheridge. “We never went on vacations as a…

Window

October 2, 2025Impact StoriesLuther Springs

At Luther Springs, there are lots of traditions. One of the traditions happens after mealtime. When campers and staff bring their plates to the kitchen window, they say “Jesus Loves…

Patience

September 18, 2025Impact StoriesLutherock

“This summer I feel like God used me to lead campers and make an impact on them by being an example of what a Christ follower should act like.” That’s…