Hello Friends!
I am writing to you today with important news to share. United Church Camps, Inc.’s (UCCI) Outdoor Ministry site in Green Lake, Wisconsin, is being renamed. The new name is Daycholah Center.
Daycholah is the original Ho-Chunk name for Green Lake.
This announcement comes because of a thorough process that involved many stakeholders, discussions, prayers, and a deep desire to reflect the mission and ministry of UCCI. This new name recognizes that this land was and remains a sacred place for Native Tribes. UCCI’s Outdoor Ministry has a unique role and opportunity to restore the voice of Native Americans, acknowledge their stewardship of this sacred place, and begin a journey with this one small reparative step toward building strong, supportive, and sustained positive relationships with our indigenous siblings.
With that as our focus, we are happy to share with you some of the key components of the process leading to the name change.
- Our journey began 3 years ago following the Wisconsin Conference United Church of Christ’s (WCUCC) repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery at the 2019 Annual Meeting.
- We have engaged in a 3-year process of dialogue and listening to learn and better understand the impacts our history has had within our wider community.
- Leading the conversation were members of The Hocak United Church of Christ at the Indian Mission in Black River Falls, The Alliance for Justice, Inc., clergy from the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ (WCUCC), and UCCI staff.
- Counsel from The Ho-Chunk Nation was sought and received.
- The UCCI Board of Directors voted unanimous approval.
- The name change is effective today, September 9, 2021.
- We plan a formal rededication of the facility on Indigenous Peoples’ Day–Monday, October 11, 2021.
UCCI’s commitment to our mission and values continues to guide us and is in accord with The First Indigenous Principle. The first indigenous principle declares: “Respect the Earth and have a Sacred Regard for All Living Things.” The UCCI Mission Statement reads: “We will love God, all others, and the earth.” With these core values aligned, we are taking the next step in applying them to ourselves with the formal renaming of Pilgrim Center to Daycholah Center.
Our commitment to the sacred place that is Daycholah Center, and the community created when people gather there is not changing. Judnard Henry, Daycholah Center Managing Director, states it perfectly: “Renaming is an appropriate and necessary first step on our journey toward a future where all are welcome and included and have a voice. We will continue to grow as a sacred place of love, a sanctuary, a community of inclusion and belonging, a place to learn, and to connect more deeply to God and all others.”
Peace,
Glenn Svetnicka
Executive Director
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Fall is a great time to visit one of our beautiful sites! |
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All the fun and relaxation of family camp in the beauty of autumn at Moon Beach!
CALLING ALL MAKERS! Makers are those who quilt, carve, scrap-book, knit, crochet, weave, those who enjoy cross-stitch, embroidery and rug-hooking, those who are ‘Cricut’-teers or enjoy another creative endeavor altogether. No matter the hobby, we invite you to join fellow makers for a time of fun, fellowship, friendship, relaxation and exercising your creative spirit in the beauty of God’s creation.
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We will work together to achieve goals set at the beginning of our time together, so participants will leave with a true sense of accomplishment. We will also join together in morning study time, evening worship, and traditional Taize music. Of course, we will still have wonderful food and memorable fellowship!
Join us for a women-only time at camp, full of rest, singing, crafting, conversation, and renewal. Our Women's Weekend Retreat offers a chance for close community with other women as well the opportunity to enjoy beautiful Green Lake in late fall. We invite women to experience time together for rest and renewal.
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RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Cedar Valley would be the ideal location for your retreat, family reunion or special event. We can safely host and help you plan for your group. Give us a call or email to get started.
262-629-9202
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You still have time to get a Re-United
Fundraising T-shirt
There are a few of the 2021 Re-United t-shirts available in our online gift shop. All remaining shirts are on sale! Check it out 👉
p.s. Watch for new clearance items coming soon!
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THANK YOU FRIENDS for your continued support and prayers; we are grateful and we love you! |
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United Church Camps Inc. | 800-683-UCCI
Cedar Valley: 262-629-9202 | 5349 County Road D West Bend, WI 53090
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