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Shirley Katzenmoyer Maney was one of the people who turned a shovel of dirt in 1950 to dedicate the site on which Lutheridge would be built. Shirley was 8 years…

As we prepare for another vibrant summer at Lutheridge, Lutherock, and Luther Springs, we are filled with gratitude and hope. Your steadfast support—through prayers, gifts, and countless volunteer hours—has been…

Luther Springs counselor Ricky remembers what his camper Jack* was like when he arrived last summer. Jack was a part of a group that traveled from out of state to…

“This ministry gives us an opportunity to make a connection between our church and new neighbors,” says Pastor John Futterer. “We have a responsibility to get outside of our walls…

“This is truly where God wants me to be,” says Megan Shackelford, a fifth-grade math and science teacher in Florida. “I cannot imagine myself anywhere else.”

“Don’t look back. You’re not going that way.” So much of our energy during a “new year” can be focused on the past year. We watch the clock tick toward…

The NovusWay board met via Zoom on Wednesday, December 18th, and made several key decisions to continue our path toward a future of strength and sustainability. This has been a…

“They come back leaders!” That’s how Pastor Steve Winsor describes the impact of Lutherock on youth from his congregation.

“The idea of going to camp and unplugging was something we felt was important to do,” says Ken Wood. “But our kids didn’t like that idea at all!”

During this Season of Gratitude, your gifts empower camp ministry that nurtures the values our world greatly needs – community, servant leadership, and faith. This fall, when hurricanes struck the…

“Marty looks forward to her week at Lutheridge more than Christmas!” says Marty’s mom Cary.

It has been four long weeks since Hurricane Helene made landfall and two weeks since Milton. In some ways, it feels longer, and in others, it is still so new.…