Pathways Lutheran Outdoor Ministries

Thank you for being a part of the Pathways community!

This year, Give MN’s Give to the Max Day slogan is “Giving That Gathers Us.” 

The word “gather” is a huge part of outdoor ministry. At camp, we gather in a place set apart - surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation. We gather with others from our own communities, as well as those from other communities. We gather in both indoor and outdoor spaces, and around the campfire. We gather while unplugged and feel God moving through worship, in connections with others and through nature. From retreats to summer camp, gathering is at the core of our Pathways’ ministry. 

We hope you will consider supporting the gathering that takes place through outdoor ministry at Camp Emmaus and beyond! Early giving begins November 1st and the big Give to the Max Day is Thursday, November 20th. Your generous support helps Pathways to continue to provide these spaces of gathering, for people of all ages to grow, connect and play together. 

For over 55 years, Pathways has impacted the faith formation of young people and retreaters - and we look forward to continuing to do so for generations to come.  From our Lil Explorers program for PreK campers to Grandparents weekends, , retreats to off-site adventures, and traveling day camps to residential youth camps at Camp Emmaus, Pathways' ministry continues to make a difference in the lives of all those we serve. Thank you for supporting Pathways as we positively impact the faith formation in people of all ages, both on-site at Camp Emmaus and off-site on adventures and Day Camps. Your generosity and prayers make this ministry possible and we can't wait to see how God continues to move through our ministry together! 

This Give to the Max Day, we also encourage you to share what gathering at camp means to you, and to dream with us about new ways to gather together! Please support Pathways in our mission to "offer unique environments where God encounters people and renews them to live lives of love." We are glad to have you a part of the Pathways community!