A highlight for many parishioners is our annual weekend at Camp Columbia, usually in May or June. Since 2006, members from the Lutheran Church of the Cross have joined St. Luke’s at Camp Columbia for the weekend. The Camp weekend is a time for sharing fun and fellowship as well as a time to connect with God in a beautiful place.

We have chosen and booked a date for our 2012 Camp Weekend (the long weekend in May - the 18th to 21st). However, the News Release from the Diocese leaves us doubtful that we will be able to go ahead with our weekend at Camp next year.

Looking back at our 2011 camp, the theme for our weekend at Camp Columbia with Church of the Cross was In Harmony with Neighbours and the Earth. Forty-four campers (from almost a year to 80 something) took part in the weekend. From St. Luke’s, 24 campers attended: 16 adults, 5 children (5 - 11 years) and 3 children under 5. From Church of the Cross, 20 people took part: 14 adults, 2 teens, 2 children (5 - 11 years) and 2 children under 5.

On Saturday morning, we welcomed Marguerit James and Dave Bodaly, our neighbours from Penelakut Island. Marguerit shared her people’s history and traditions and also talked about the residential school on Penelakut Island as her late husband was a residential school survivor. Dave shared his knowledge of local plants and their traditional uses.

While the rainy weather meant that we had an indoor sing-along instead of a campfire and our service was in the Lounge instead of the outdoor chapel, it was another very enjoyable weekend at Camp. As well as Marguerit and Dave’s visit and talks, other highlights included a return appearance by Ernestine, fresh cinnamon buns and donuts, and the continuing friendship of the two congregations.

Visit our Image Gallery to view pictures from our 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Camp Columbia weekends.