In this Issue:

Welcome to the Team Pr. Katie Wegner & Mike Stricker

Summer Thank You

Family & Friends Labor Day Retreat

Fall Festival Information - SIGN UP NOW!

Upcoming Retreats
Welcome to the Team!
Pastor Katie Wegner
Cross Trails Ministry is excited to welcome Pastor Katie Wegner as our new Cross Trails Ministry Program Director! Pastor Katie will take the lead on the Cross Trails off-site summer programs and work with the Program Team to develop, lead and host retreat opportunities.
"It is an incredible honor to have the opportunity to serve with Cross Trails Ministry. Cross Trails has a longstanding history of offering excellent programs and unique experiences that influence the faith formation of youth, families, and individuals; I am grateful to be a part of the team that brings these programs and experiences to life."
-Pastor Katie Wegner
Mike Stricker
We are also happy and excited to welcome Mike Stricker as our Assistant Program Director! Mike will spend the next year learning about year round camp and retreat ministry while being an integral part of it.
"I'm very excited to be working with Cross Trails Ministry for the next year. I have felt the benefits of this ministry both as a camper and as a summer staff member. I am honored to have the opportunity to continue doing such important work in our campers' lives."
-Mike Stricker
Summer Thank You
We want to lift up a moment of praise and thanks
to all that were part of camp this summer.

Campers, sponsors, parents, and staff that were part of this year's camp experience really made our sites a great place to be.

It is because of all the love and support that was given that this ministry was able to do what it has been called to do--to serve. All were ready, set, and able to go and share the Good News this summer season.

Thank you to all that were part of this summer's ministry!
We pray it was as fulfilling for all our guests as it was for us!
Family & Friends Labor Day Retreat
“Under Construction”
Camp Chrysalis
September 2-5 
Put on your hard hats and explore how God is constantly building us into the people God wants us to be!

Enjoy making memories through interactive faith-building worship and Bible study, as well as your choice of camp activities like kayaking, hiking, making crafts, archery, the ropes course, rocking on the porch and more! Don’t let the title fool you, this retreat will be all play and no work so you can relax and have a great family time. Families will live in their own air-conditioned cabin with a shared central gathering room.
Early Bird Cost:
Adults and youth in grades 7-12: $185
Youth in grades K-6: $140
Preschool youth: Free
Household Max: $740

Early bird cost ends August 19th;
after this fees increase by $10 per participant.

Camperships are available for this retreat!
We are back in the Fredericksburg Marktplatz this year
while also hosting some virtual events as part of this year's fundraiser!

Join Us in Person on:
September 17th
9am-3pm

Learn more at our website, or check out how you can be involved in raising funds and sharing many more years of camp to come!
Upcoming Retreats
Registration is now open for our Fall 2022 retreats! Cross Trails COVID protocols for retreats will be followed by all. Join us this fall - register today!
What Does This Mean?!
Confirmation Retreat on the Sacraments
Camp Chrysalis
September 23-25
Youth in Grades 5-8 and an adult from their church

SWTS Middle School Gathering
“The Reformation Continues”
Camp Chrysalis
November 11-13
Southwestern Texas Synod Youth in Grades 6-8
and an adult from their church

Upper Elementary Advent Retreat
“Twas the Season Before Christmas”
Ebert Ranch
December 9-11
For Youth in Grades 3-5 and an adult from their church

Family Advent Festival Retreat 
“Greatest Gifts”
Camp Chrysalis
December 2-4, December 9-11 or December 16-18 
For Families, Singles, Couples

All Cross Trails Retreats are Campership eligible!
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Cross Trails Ministry.
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