Walk
Lightly on the Earth
Church-Wide Outdoor Event and Camp-Out
Saturday April 27 at 3:00PM — Sunday April 28 at 11:00AM
Camp Crabtree in Umstead Park
Justice
in a Changing Climate and Religious Education invite EVERYONE to join us for
the evening, the overnight, the morning, or all three!
Let’s remember “how to be good guests, how to walk
lightly on the earth like its other creatures do.” — Barbara Ward
· Are you wishing for down-time
to enjoy relaxed conversation?
· Have you ever made
binoculars out of toilet paper rolls?
· Are you longing to plant
something and watch it grow?
· Do you want to make an
organic, nut-free, gluten-free, protein-rich snack?
· Would you like some new
ideas for reducing your carbon footprint and walking lightly on the earth?
Considering Camping?
Spend
the night if you’d like. There are plenty of small rustic cabins - each has three
or four single beds with mattresses. Tents are not allowed on the grounds.
Not Considering
Camping?
If you don't want to camp, come for the afternoon and evening
– join in activities and a potluck supper! Or just come for morning prayers at
10AM.
The park gates close at 8PM, and no
one is permitted in or out after that time. Please join us until 7:30PM, and
then make your way out, or count on spending the night!
Questions? Contact Santi Matthews (919)961-8814
or education.cucc@gmail.com
Directions:
Camp Crabtree at William B. Umstead
State Park is located 10 miles northwest of Raleigh off US 70. Take US 70 to
the Umstead Park entrance. You will follow paved roads for 1 mile and then a
dirt road for 2 miles (it feels longer than that). Take Umstead Parkway past
the Visitor’s Center. Take a Left onto Maintenance Road and a Right onto Group
Camp Road, follow Group Camp Road until you see signs for Camp Crabtree. You
can drive all the way up to the mess hall to unload and then park in the
designated parking lot.
If you are coming for the evening
only, please bring:
a side dish to share with dinner
a camp chair
an idea for reducing your carbon
footprint (optional)
If you are spending the night, please bring:
a side dish to share with dinner
a camp chair
socks & comfortable shoes for walking/playing
clothes in layers (it may get cool at night)
a sleeping bag
pillow
bug spray
a flashlight
toiletries (there are showers)
necessary medications
an idea for reducing your carbon
footprint (optional)
If you are coming for morning
prayers only, just bring yourself.
Bring a friend too, all are
welcome!