Pilgrim Park

06/11/2026

Thats a good looking, hard working group! There was so much work done that I can’t even type the list.
We can’t keep the site looking and operating this well without individuals like yourselves.
Thank you so much!

Our 2026 mission team recently returned from Pilgrim Park, a UCC conference camp in Princeton, IL, where members spent five days working on various maintenance and repair projects. 2026 marks the team's fifth year of service at the camp, where team efforts helped prepare the camp for the busy summer season. This year's team included Rick Warren, Ralph Murdy, Don Cameron, Jim Ruedisueli, Mary Buchholz, Kevin Donoghue, Jim Foster, Sue & Anthony Almerigi and (not pictured) John Lodewyck.

05/15/2026

https://youtu.be/BJqafOYCGSU

The ILUCC Outdoor Ministries Committee is encouraging churches in the Illinois Conference to host a “Camp Sunday” sometime in April. You pick the Sunday – we...

05/14/2026

Swim lessons started today!

04/24/2026

Very excited to host this joint worship service!

Open Table is leaving the building to worship with Open Prairie United Church of Christ at Pilgrim Park this Sunday at 11 am!

03/13/2026

We are excited to be hosting your camp again in June!

02/06/2026

We are excited to announce that Sports Camp is making a return after a few years off! Register at https://www.sportscampucc.org/

01/12/2026

January 10th, and we truly cannot thank you enough for your gifts to our campaign. Your continued support creates a partnership where together we positively impact the life of a young camper, the work of local congregations, and the continued care of these sacred spaces.
On behalf of Pilgrim Park and Tower Hill, the countless children, youth, and adults whose lives will be touched by your generosity, your involvement I was, and continues to be vital to the success of our outdoor ministry

12/28/2025

As of December 28th, we are at 96% of this year’s fundraising goal, thank you for your time, thoughts, and dedication! If you wish to help in our fundraising efforts, it is sincerely appreciated, please visit: https://outdoorministries.campbraingiving.com to contribute to another year of life-changing experiences. Together, we can continue to create camp experiences that foster personal development, build lasting friendships, and help individuals of all ages deepen their spiritual ties.

12/17/2025

12/14/2025

Whether it is high school and college students giving back to the local community, children and youth fostering connections during summer camp, clergy taking moments of rest, families spending quality time together, or congregations deepening their bonds, moving beyond the everyday and into the sacred is transformative. Please visit: https://outdoorministries.campbraingiving.com to contribute to another year of life-changing experiences.