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Cross Roads Camp and Retreat CenterCross Roads Camp and Retreat Center
  • ABOUT
    • Who We Are
      • Year Round Staff
      • Employment
        • Job Descriptions
    • Online Camp Store
    • Facilities
      • Christ Center
      • Lodge
      • Beisler Center
      • Log Cabin
      • Oakwood
      • Evergreen
      • Chapels
      • Outdoor Facilities
    • Multimedia Resources
      • Newsletters
      • Forms
      • Camp Map
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • COVID-19 Statement
  • Year-Round Programs
    • Bold Transformational Faith
    • Gap Year Program
    • Rally for Cross Roads
    • The SHAPE of Leadership
    • Wednesdays Away
    • Women’s Retreat
    • Youth Retreats
  • Summer Camp
    • Summer 2020
      • Day Camp at Home
      • Cross Roads Leadership Lab
      • G2G: Middle School Program
      • Summer 2020 Camp at Camp
    • Camp at Home Resources
    • Summer Camp Programs
      • Leaders-In-Training
      • Day Camp
      • Open House
      • Summer Forms
      • Camperships
  • Retreats
    • Summer 2020 Camp at Camp
    • Your Retreat at Cross Roads
  • Support
    • Giving / Donate
    • Adopt a Project
    • Rally for Cross Roads
    • The Bishops Cup Golf Outing
    • Work Days

Who We Are

Cross Roads is a welcoming, ecumenical retreat center and camp of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark and the New Jersey Synod of the ELCA. We are accredited by the American Camp Association.

 

Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center is a welcoming and inclusive community providing life changing and sacred adventures for renewal, growth, and joy.

 

We strive to:

  • Facilitate renewal, healing, inspiration and transformation for the body, mind and spirit.
  • Help individuals deepen their connection to themselves, others, the world we live in and God.
  • Remind all who come of our beautiful and inextricable connection to the natural world.
  • Create an ecumenical community of mutual acceptance, open exchange of ideas, reflection and unconditional love.
  • Live an example of Heaven on Earth.

 


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#WhyCampWednesday Thank you to the Rev. Kelsey Br #WhyCampWednesday Thank you to the Rev. Kelsey Brown, Pastor of @jehustable in Brooklyn, NY, for sharing how working on summer staff at Cross Roads was part of her journey to becoming an ordained minister. ❤️ Applications to join the Cross Roads Summer Staff are now open! We don't know exactly what camp will look like in 2021, but we do know that no matter what, we will need a team of creative, hardworking young adults who are looking to make a difference. Visit https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/employment/ to learn more and to apply. 👍 And to support young adult leaders like Kelsey, consider a gift to the Cross Roads Annual Fund. Visit https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/giving-donate/ to give a gift today. • • #whycampwednesday #camp #campcounselor #summercamp #nowhiring #elca #elcapastor #episcopal #lutherancamp #episcopalcamp #njcamp #njcampcounselor #campmakesadifference #supportyoungleaders #crossroadsfamily
The Cross Roads Gap Year Program is an opportunity The Cross Roads Gap Year Program is an opportunity for young adults to live in intentional community while working, studying, and/or discerning their next steps. Gap Year participants live on-site at Cross Roads and take part in community events, including time for professional development and spiritual growth. Whatever your interests or your path in life, the Cross Roads Gap Year is an excellent next step. We are now accepting applications for the spring semester 2021. To learn more and apply, visit https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/gap-year-program
"What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it a "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." -- Psalm 104:24 (The Message)
Coming up on Wednesday, November 4: a two-hour ret Coming up on Wednesday, November 4: a two-hour retreat focused on gratitude, even and especially during this past year of uncertainty and loss. 🙏 Join us for this or other Wednesdays Away 2020-2021 by registering at https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away/. • • #november #gratitude #godsfaithfulness #thanksgiving #givethanks #retreat #njretreat #retreatcenter #virtualretreat #crossroadscamp #episcopal #lutheran
Fall is a beautiful time to be at camp. 🍁🌲🍃 Which is your favorite season to enjoy at Cross Roads?
Applications for the spring semester of the Cross Applications for the spring semester of the Cross Roads Gap Year Program are now OPEN! 🙌 Whether you are a college student looking at another semester of online classes or a young adult looking for community and a place to live while you work, this program is for you. Apply by December 15 to join us in January. More information available at https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/gap-year-program/.
This past weekend were the final two virtual Women This past weekend were the final two virtual Women’s Retreat gatherings. Thank you to all who spent their time in prayer, discussion, and fellowship with one another. And a huge thank you to Dale Selover and Laurie Matarazzo for their thoughtful leadership.
Blessings from camp, where the air is crisp and le Blessings from camp, where the air is crisp and leaves are changing color. 🍂🌤🌳 In this month’s Camp Notes e-newsletter, we invited you to go on a nature scavenger hunt to explore the many colors of creation. Spending time outside and paying special attention to the beauty of nature is one way we can honor God’s creation. 🌎
#ThrowbackThursday • We know the Rally was just #ThrowbackThursday • We know the Rally was just last weekend, but we wanted an excuse to share this picture of the Baker Family #ontheroadforcrossroads down in Maryland! As a reminder, the race website will be open until tomorrow (Friday), for you to make any last minute donations! The link is still in our bio. • • #rallyforcrossroads #crossroadsfamily #njcamp #whycamp #camplove #summercamp #whiigive #runforacause #ontheroadforcrossroads #crossroads #crossroadsnj #supportcamp #whyirally
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29 Pleasant Grove Rd, Port Murray, NJ 07865
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A ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark
and the New Jersey Synod of the ELCA.
Accredited by the American Camp Association.