This summer, our curriculum is called “Another Way.”
“Jesus often confronted the world around him with another way of being and by his example, we are reminded that God always invites us to reimagine who we are and how we do things. Being at camp, we are already finding another way, apart from the trappings and distractions of home. In the peace of this space, we will explore what would change if we lived as our authentic selves and respected the truths of others. In this humility, we will imagine how growing changes the way we live. In this potential for transformation, we will imagine how our personal change meets the change we seek in the world. Whether we are addressing unfair rules or dreaming of a time when all people belong, we know that God calls us to do a new thing and faithfully forge another way.”
The summer mission focus centers around the Platinum Rule: “Treat others as they would like to be treated.” This year, we are supporting two Maine-based organizations dedicated to supporting our immigrant neighbors.
Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition
The mission of the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC), is to improve legal, social, and economic conditions for immigrants in the state of Maine.
MIRC brings together more than 110 organizations to form a unique statewide network representing diverse ethnic communities. These organizations, a majority of which are led by people of color, work together to foster immigrant inclusion and integration through both support programs and policies.
Learn more about the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition at their website.
Maine Mobile Health Program
The Maine Mobile Health Program (MMHP) is one of the organization of the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition. The mission of the Maine Mobile Health Program is to improve the health status of Maine’s seasonal workers and their families.
Those who work in the agricultural industry can be compromised due to the physically demanding nature of their work, the potential for substandard housing, little to no access to care, and geographic isolation. Many folks who work in agriculture live below the poverty line, lack health insurance, and experience interruptions in their medical care.
In the face of these challenges and barriers, agricultural workers are resilient. They contribute to our lives and health not only through the work of harvesting our fruits and vegetables, but also through their presence in our communities. MMHP’s goals include making agricultural workers feel welcome in Maine for as long as they are here, supporting them in addressing their healthcare needs, and working to improve the healthcare system through a mobile health program that engages Community Health Workers.
Learn more about the Maine Mobile Health Program at their website.