Compassion Camp at Muhlenberg!
June 27 - July 18​
Compassion Camp Returns This Summer
Kids, youth and adults of all ages are invited to join us for a summer of compassion as we learn about changing the world with lovingkindness!
For four Sundays, we’ll have opportunities for kids, youth, and adults to engage in learning and service together. There will be both in-person and online ways to participate in this Vacation Bible School experience. ​
Save the dates and invite your friends!
Want to participate or help make it happen?
​Contact Ashley Saunders at
oli.lola.mom@gmail.com
- or -
540-746-8102​
Overview and Schedule
What does Compassion Camp look like?
Compassion Camp is a wonderful experience, lasting 40-45 minutes, starting at 10:45AM (after Muhlenberg's 10:00AM Worship Service), for kids and adults of all ages. After the service, we will gather in the grassy area by the MAC (Muhlenberg Activities Center):​​
  • Kids will get popsicles (out of the sun, under a tent) and we will gather for an opening chant, song, and skit! 
  • Next come activities at art stations, a community service station, etc. For example, some of the art prompts will be "Mosaic", "Self portrait", "Sculpture", etc.; and some of  the community service projects will be "Making birthday kits for the Food Bank", "Planting flower boxes for the Habitat House", etc.
  • Finally, we meet again in the grass for yoga, a song, and a closing prayer.​
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Compassion Camp Schedule by Week:
  • Week 1 (6/27): We will learn the central principles of empathy and compassion through the story of Miriam.
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  • Week 2 (7/4): We will hear the story of Elijah in the wilderness and explore how we care for ourselves when we have needs. We will make self-portraits, and trail mix (if there are dietary restrictions please let us know). This week's Compassion Action is to tell someone you love how they make you happy! 
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  • Week 3 (7/11): We will dig into the story of the Good Samaritan to learn how to be a good neighbor. We will have fun making friendship bracelets for someone special in our lives, planting flowers to give to our neighbors, and having a Veggietales Dance Party! This week’s Compassion Action is to use a reusable water bottle instead of single use plastic, so bring your bottle to VBS or post a picture of your water bottle on the Muhlenberg Members Facebook page for a prize!

  • Week 4 (7/18): We will locate ourselves within an ancient stream of people who have chosen compassion. We will have an ice cream party, and enjoy the songs we have learned, make play dough sculptures, and move our bodies. This week's Compassion Action is to help a family member with something without being asked.

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Welcome to Muhlenberg Lutheran Church

Worship on Sunday mornings is at 8am, 9:30am, and 11am and weekly Wednesday Noon Eucharist.
Muhlenberg Lutheran Church is in the Friendly City of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Muhlenberg is a welcoming congregation focused on being Open, Authentic, Relational, and Serving. Find out more about our history here.