about us
Camp Lutherwood Oregon is open to all for year round Camps, Retreats and Events and located on 71 beautifully forested acres in the foothills of the Coast Range. As a not-for-profit organization we are committed to serving people of all ages through our programs, facilities and staff. Camp Lutherwood is an association of Lutheran congregations in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
“Camp Lutherwood Oregon offers an outdoor experience that empowers staff and guests of all ages to discover caring and affirming relationships with God, others, self, and the natural world.”
Camp Lutherwood Oregon aims to be a vibrant center of spirituality, service, and hospitality open to people of all ages and all faiths. Lutherwood provides experiences that bring people into a deeper awareness and connection with God, self, neighbor, the community and the earth. Laughter and shared experiences result in a richer understanding of the connectedness of life to one another and to the life giving grace from Creator God. We are a sustainable organization cultivating lives of faith and service.
Community: Intentional, life-giving relationships with Christ at the core.
Faith: Nurturing faith through sacred texts, sharing and experiential learning
Leadership: Trained and dedicated professional staff and volunteers.
Stewardship: Responsible use of our resources and facilities
Worship: Inspired worship through creativity and music.
Creation: Caring for and interacting with God’s Creation.
Play: Non-competitive play and outdoor recreation
Our Lutheran Heritage: Lutheran theology, congregations, laity, and clergy.
Discovery: Providing a safe place for personal discovery and the cultivation of servant leaders
Partnerships: Collaborative relationships with congregations, Lutheran judicatories, local, regional and national organizations along with schools and universities.
Provide an exposure to and experience in the great outdoors
Teach about our connections to the natural world and how to be good stewards of the earth
Ground participants in the community with others
Cultivate lives of faith and service
Play, laugh, be still, listen and try new things
Share delicious meals
Offer hospitality to everyone
Recognize all things as a gift from God
Encourage a life of gratitude in response to all God has done for us
In 1959 a group of pastors in Eugene had a vision for a Bible camp for their kids. Lutheran Layman’s League of Lane County purchased 28 acres west of Junction City (off Hwy 36) to create the camp for Eugene area children and teens. Campers, along with their Pastor and other adult leaders, came to camp for a week and stayed in the only facility at the time–the barn. They wanted their youth to have an experience that deepened their faith in Jesus Christ, strengthened relationships with the other friends in the church, connected them to nature, and helped them discover their gifts to offer to the world–all while having fun and adventure.
Every summer since, campers have been discovering faith, friendship and fun at camp.
According to the Governor’s office, Lane County has been approved for Phase 2 operations this week. Camp Lutherwood Oregon is following the guidelines of the local health authorities and government mandates to ensure the safety of families, guests, volunteers and our staff. In an effort to remain safe and healthy, camp is shifting into a phase of being open for guests by private appointment only. You must contact our office to make arrangements about time and date to ensure that we are able to accommodate all safety requirements. Please contact us at 541-998-6444 or office@lutherwoodoregon.org for more information and to make your request.
Annual Report
Every January, the Camp Lutherwood Association hosts an annual meeting, during which staff and board members present the camp’s status during the previous year, and association churches vote on the upcoming year’s budget and any other topics of interest. At the meeting, each church receives a hard copy of the Annual Report, which gives updates on the happenings of previous year. Click below to see an electronic copy of the Annual Report!
If you would like to stay up-to-date on all of the happenings at Camp Lutherwood Oregon, read our most recent newsletter below!
