Agapé Kure Beach Ministries

06/02/2026

Team Leader Training has officially started!

We’re excited to step into summer together at Camp Agapé, preparing our hearts and minds for all that God has in store.

This year’s summer theme is “AT GOD’S TABLE” (John 6:35), a reminder that in Christ we find true nourishment, welcome, and life.

05/29/2026

We’re grateful to be part of the Synod Block Party at the 2026 NC Synod, ELCA Gathering! Thomas and Michael are here representing Camp Agapé and sharing all the exciting things happening at camp.

The Gathering theme invites us to “Come & See” what God is doing across the synod — and we’d love to invite you to come & see Camp Agapé too. New opportunities, new experiences, and new ways lives are being transformed through Christ-centered community are taking shape every day.

05/26/2026

🌲✨ Ready for a first overnight camp adventure? ✨🌲

Young Folks Camp at Agapé is the perfect introduction to camp for campers going into 2nd–5th grades! Campers spend 3 days and 2 nights (Sunday–Tuesday) enjoying games, nature activities, Bible study, new friendships, and faith-filled fun alongside caring, trained counselors.

It’s a great way to build confidence, make memories, and fall in love with camp life. 💙

Register today at camp-agape.org!

05/21/2026

Prime Camp at Agapé is the perfect introduction to summer camp for campers going into 3rd–6th grades!

Your camper will experience everything Camp Agapé has to offer: campfires, crafts, games, swimming, canoeing, nature exploration, and so much more!

Campers live in small cabin groups led by trained young adult counselors who help create a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled community where kids can grow, make friends, and HAVE FUN.

This is more than just a week away — it’s a chance to build confidence, explore faith, and create unforgettable summer memories.

Spots are filling quickly — register today at camp-agape.org!

05/19/2026

Looking for a fun summer activity for kids? 🌞

Bring your children — Pre-K through rising 5th grade — to Camp Agapé for hands-on outdoor learning and adventure! Kids choose 2 of 7 exciting nature activities, including pond critters, reptiles, bugs, hiking, and more.

Programs run in June & July.

Perfect for homeschool groups, camps, churches, and community groups!

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The school year might be finishing up, but at ACE Ed, we're just getting ready for Summer ACE!
Join us in the Woods for some fascinating and fun activities!

05/14/2026

The Agapé † Kure Beach Ministries Board recently gathered at Camp Agapé for its spring meeting and shared updates on summer camp, the new pool project, new board leadership, financial sustainability work, and more.

Read the full update to learn what’s happening across the ministry and how you can be part of this season at Agapé.

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05/13/2026

Mother-Daughter Retreat was SO MUCH FUN!!

Last weekend, we celebrated Mother’s Day weekend at Camp Agapé by singing songs, making crafts, riding canoes, and more. Together, we were reminded of how Jesus tells us, “Don’t Worry!” (simple, right?), that if God so clothes and cares for creation, surely God will do the same for us.

And, while we knew our worries wouldn’t just disappear when we returned home, we still looked to each other — mother to daughter, daughter to mother, grandmother to granddaughter — and gave thanks for some of the best reminders we have of God’s loving presence in our lives.

From camp to you…Happy belated Mother’s Day to all mothers and mother-figures!

05/11/2026

A lot of volunteer activity is happening at camp today!

The Camp Keepers are hard at work in the Lodge renovating another bathroom, the second-to-last one, thanks to a generous gift from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Raleigh.

Meanwhile, the cross at the Lakeside Chapel is being prepped for a fresh coat of paint.

We are so grateful for the many hands and hearts helping care for this place and ministry!

05/11/2026

With heavy hearts, we share that our dear friend and longtime staff member, John Griffin, passed away on May 7.

John officially served at Camp Agapé for 14 years, but his care for this place and its people stretched far beyond that. Whether fixing something broken, caring for the grounds, or sharing a quick joke and grin, John helped make Agapé feel like home for so many.

He loved this ministry deeply, and his steady presence, hard work, and servant heart will be greatly missed.

We hold Ann and the entire Griffin family in our prayers during this time.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4

05/07/2026

Rain didn’t stop this amazing group! 🌧️🥾

Today, the Young at Heart Trail Hiking Club braved the weather and explored God’s creation here at Camp Agapé. These intrepid hikers gather on the first Thursday of each month for fun, fellowship, and time outdoors — hiking local parks and places they love, including Camp Agapé.

We’re grateful for people who celebrate the wonders of creation and support ministries that help others do the same. Thank you for spending the day with us! 💚