Executive Director’s Report
 One year ago in mid-February, this article was heralding the incredible success of Summer Camp registrations, and our newly launched Buy-A-Bunk campaign to help outfit our cabins with new bunk beds. Little did we know that Summer Camp 2020 would be canceled, and that any fund raising efforts would be diverted to sheer survival needs. But, here we are one year later, planning yet again for a fully subscribed “Camp Saint Christopher” and relaunching our Buy-A-Bunk campaign. While our fund raising efforts continue for all of our ongoing needs, the replacement of 40 year old bunk beds remains much in need. Please consider contributing to this effort. Similarly, do not miss the opportunity to acquire one of the few remaining works that Mary Whyte made available for supporters of St. Christopher. Further information about both of these opportunities can be found in this eEncounter newsletter.
 Blessedly, St. Christopher also welcomed two new staff members with the hiring of Naturalists needed to assist with our Barrier Island Environmental Education ministry. While this program is greatly diminished in the numbers of those served, it is a critical component of our overall ministry and we are excited to have the opportunity to welcome returning school groups. As the early signs of spring are appearing even now with budding pine trees, they portend the promise of new life and hope that awaits St. Christopher in 2021. Come and share in all that God is doing in this hallowed place.
Faithfully,
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Donate by Venmo: @StChristopher
Donate by mail:
St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
Attn: COVID-19 Relief
2810 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455-6219
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Summer Camp
Registration Remains Open
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General registration for our 2021 camp sessions continues. Most sessions are nearly full, but we have spaces available on wait lists.
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Is this your year to work at Camp?
There's nothing like it! Get your application in before the slots are filled.
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Do those on staff have any fun?!? Take a look.
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Two New Naturalists Join Our Staff
St. Christopher was blessed to have the need of hiring two Naturalists to assist in the Barrier Island Environmental Education program. We are thrilled to be able to offer this program to some few private and Christian schools between March and May who trust our abilities to provide a safe educational opportunity in the continuation of this corona age.
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Emilee Merritt is from Bluff City, Tennessee and is a 2020 graduate of East Tennessee State University. Her academic degree is in accounting, and she has much prior experience in camp ministry.
Reeves Goettee is a 2020 graduate of Wofford College where she majored in Environmental Studies and Biology. She is from Summerville, SC and has previously worked at Yosemite National Park.
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Time for an Upgrade
Help us replace our tired homemade wooden bunks and World War II-era surplus metal frames. We have changed out 15 so far and have 70 to go. Thank you for upgrading the camp experience!
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Support levels
- $895 = Bunk frame and two mattresses (the complete set)
- $495 = One bunk frame
- $195 = One mattress
- $100, $50, or other = We are thankful for gifts of any amount
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Other Ways to Donate
- Use the form that accompanies a camper’s online registration this year.
- Send a check, payable to the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina (memo line: Buy a Bunk), and addressed to Teri Hiers, St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center, 2810 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455
- Call our Student Ministries department at 843.768.1337 and pay with your credit card.
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Postponed: Wellspring of Life Healing Retreat
This retreat has been rescheduled for October. Look for information about it in an upcoming e-Encounter.
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Join Us on Intercessory Prayer Day, May 22
We invite you to join us for our Intercessory Prayer Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22, at The Prayer Center. We continue to be diligent in maintaining proper social distancing procedures during this event. Please note that we will not serve lunch afterward. If you plan to attend, please bring a mask. Email the Rev. Dr. Sandi Kerner, Chaplain to register.
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Do you have a St. Christopher story to tell? Share it!
Many of us have had God experiences at St. Christopher. Please use this link to share your story of how God has spoken to you while at St. Christopher. Stories are being collected to be included in a book of God stories at St. Christopher. Read more about the effort.
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Mary Whyte Prints
Only Nine Signed Prints of Veil Remaining
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Internationally acclaimed figurative artist Mary Whyte loves St. Christopher and she's expressed that love by offering her work to benefit this ministry. She specifically offered a limited edition of only 25 giclee prints of Veil as a thank you to supporters of gifts of $5000 or more. Only nine of these signed, framed 30x24, limited edition prints remain. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to acquire a valuable and appreciable piece of art and to bless St. Christopher.
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Director of Food Services
St. Christopher is hiring for Director of Food Services. This position includes primary responsibilities for menu planning, ordering, maintaining all kitchen and dining room facilities, food storage, food preparation, food delivery to all guests and staff, quality assurance, adherence to established federal and state food safety procedures, hiring and training of qualified food service personnel, budgeting, and process improvement.
Prior institutional food service experience, proven teamwork and a heart for ministry essential. This salaried position will work with a team that includes a veteran Executive Chef and an Assistant to the Director of Food Service.
Kitchen and Dining Room hours of operation extend from 6 a.m. to around 8 p.m. on many days. The morning team typically works from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the evening team noon to 8 p.m. The Director’s hours and days must be flexible to meet the overall needs of providing food service to guests needs, but with no expectation of exceeding the hours of a normal work week of 40 hours.
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St. Christopher continues to be blessed by the volunteer assistance of others. The areas in which volunteers are most helpful include grounds maintenance with the Facility Staff, and food service assistance. We welcome individuals and groups to share in these needs. Facility needs are constant with volunteers welcomed at any time convenient for them. Food Service needs are specific, and include assisting in the serving of meals to guest groups. All volunteers are best scheduled in advance for our own planning.
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A Prayer for St. Christopher
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