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“… my ritual is to look up at the starry night and give thanks for God’s protection and his presence with all of our campers and guests. Surely God sees that our work in the Canyon means so much to people and is transformative for our campers and guests.”

— David Rogers
From the President

Finding Grace in Hupomone

In spite of COVID-19, the summer happened, and I am so grateful. We made it through as much as we could as best as we could.
November 2021 | David Rogers
Laity Lodge  |  Laity Lodge Family Camp  |  Video

It Has Always Felt Sacred

One family shares how the Laity Lodge programs flow into their lives and into their community.
November 2021 | Jill Phillips
Foundation Camp  |  Outdoor School

Putting Mission Into Action

B. T. Wilson’s Outdoor Ed program for sixth graders helped these students find the confidence to serve their communities.
November 2021 | Bekah McNeel

Bee colony at Laity Lodge

A collaboration between Grant Shellhouse, Laity Lodge’s program operations manager, and the husband-and-wife duo of Larry Gilbert and Hilary Monford brought 20,000 bees to Laity Lodge in 2018—and the population is thriving.

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Know Your Neighbor  |  San Antonio

Someone Like Virginia

Virginia Mata's story comes full circle—and shatters misperceptions along the way.
November 2021 | Ben Olivo
Canyon  |  Video

The Canyon's Witnesses

Cypress trees line the Frio riverbanks, providing shade, respite, and inspiration now and for hundreds of years to come.
November 2021 | Michael Freeman
Poetry

Reflections on "fens of cedar"

A poem by Frederick Goddard Tuckerman (1821-1873) from Sonnets, First Series, VI.
November 2021 | Marcus Goodyear

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