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Moravian Conference on Environmental Stewardship
March 5-7, 2010
Higgins Lodge

Today we live in a technological world that has separated us from a life that only a generation ago was much more connected to the natural world.  We struggle personally, corporately and spiritually in the church to be the Christian stewards of God's world that we are called by God to be.  Yet our common life in congregations brings together many gifts and opportunities for caring for creation as well as for forming effective environmental stewards to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

The Moravian Conference on Environmental Stewardship, co-sponsored by Laurel Ridge and the provincial Commission on Church and Society, will bring together Moravians from across many congregations who share a passion and desire to grow intentional environmental stewardship ministry in the local church and share ideas and resources that will enhance and empower this important work.

Thanks to a donor whose generosity has underwritten part of the expense for this event, the registration cost for the weekend is $75 per person, double occupancy in the Salem Wing at Higgins Lodge.  The conference begins with dinner on Friday evening, March 5 and runs through brunch on Sunday morning, March 7.

Registration materials are available at www.laurelridge.org and from the Board of Christian Education at 336-722-8126.

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Laurel Ridge is the camp, conference, and retreat center of the Moravian Church in America, Southern Province.  Its Christian mission is to provide opportunities for people to grow spiritually through group living in an outdoor setting.

Registration for all events at Laurel Ridge takes place on a first-come, first-serve basis, without regard to race, gender, religion, handicap, or national origin.

Laurel Ridge is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about two miles off of Highway 18 between North Wilkesboro, NC and Sparta, NC.  To reach Laurel Ridge from the south, follow Highway 18 from North Wilkesboro for about eighteen miles, turn left on Darnell Woodie Road (State Road 1620), travel about a mile, and look for signs directing you to Laurel Ridge facilities.

The 668-acre grounds are some 3,600 feet above sea level and offer many magnificent views in all directions.  Several types of accommodations are available for use by churches and non-profit groups, both seasonal and year-round.

Laurel Ridge is an agency of the Board of Christian Education of the Moravian Church in America, Southern Province.

For further information, please call 1-888-831-5922 or email the director at director@laurelridge.org

Mail for Camp Attendees

If you would like to send mail to a camp attendee at Laurel Ridge this summer, please use this address.

Camper Name
Camp Session Name
Laurel Ridge
124 Pendry Drive
Laurel Springs, NC 28644

E-mail is also available at laurel_ridge@skybest.com (list the camper's name and session name).  Emails are handed out with the regular mail every day.