12/02/2025
Today is Giving Tuesday…
…a day when people all around the world choose to give generously and make a difference in the places that matter most to them. For us, those places are Stayner and Mishewah. Our camps are where stories of faith begin, where friendships form, where families grow together, and where people meet Jesus in ways that shape the rest of their lives.
All of us have stories of what our camps mean to us. Each one points to the same truth: camp changes lives. Sometimes in big, dramatic ways. Sometimes in small, quiet moments. Sometimes through a conversation by the tuck shop, a prayer at campfire, a counsellor who listens well, or a worship night that meets someone exactly where they are.
This ministry is beautiful, and it is also fragile. Camps do not run on their own. The rising costs of food, repairs, utilities, insurance, and staffing have stretched our budget further than ever. Aging infrastructure needs long-term investment, technology continues to develop, and buildings and grounds need constant care to welcome thousands of guests each year. The only reason our camps are still thriving is because people choose to give.
If you love these places, GivingTuesday is one of the best times of the year to support them.
A one-time gift today helps meet immediate needs.
A monthly gift helps secure our future.
As Stayner celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, we are inviting people to join 1 of 100, a group of monthly donors who give ten dollars or more per month to help build a strong and sustainable foundation for the next century of ministry. Monthly giving is incredibly valuable. It gives us stability, helps us plan ahead, and ensures that camp remains a place of rest, joy, and transformation for generations to come.
Whether you give once or become part of 1 of 100, your generosity today helps keep the mission of ECM Camps alive and growing.
You can give now at https://ecmcamps.ca/support-us/donations/
Thank you for being part of this community. Thank you for praying, attending, serving, sharing, and giving. And thank you for helping create spaces where lives are changed forever.
We are grateful for you.
