Camp Koinonia is a ministry of the Church of the Brethren and is owned by the Pacific Northwest Church of the Brethren.
Camp Koinonia is its own 501c3 and operates with a board of directors.
HISTORY
We are a year round camp and retreat set apart for spiritual growth, camping, recreation, and training. We are open to non profit agencies as recognized by their IRS 501 (3) c status.
People of all ages, who come from varied backgrounds find themselves drawn to this set apart place.
The land was originally purchased in 1958 by the Church of the Brethren for a Christian camp. The first building on the grounds was the Heritage Cabin #2. The original Lodge structure was built in 1962 and since been expanded and renovated in 2008.
Additional cabins were added in 1975 and since been renovated. Leadership facilities and Retreat Center were added in the late sixties and early seventies. A new set of cabins were added in 2005. A yurt was added in 2006. Additional meeting space was added in 2008 and many other areas were renovated. In 2017, cabin interiors were renovated with new flooring and several updates. In 2018 a new dorm was built with 4 rooms.
What we believe
The central emphasis of the Church of the Brethren is not a creed, but a commitment to follow Christ in simple obedience, to be faithful disciples in the modern world. As do most other Christians, the Brethren believe in God as Creator and loving Sustainer. We confess the Lordship of Christ, and we seek to be guided by the Holy Spirit in every aspect of life, thought, and mission.
We hold the New Testament as our guidebook for living, affirming with it the need for lifelong and faithful study of the Scriptures. Brethren believe that God has revealed an unfolding purpose for the human family and the universe through the Hebrew Scriptures (or Old Testament), and fully in the New Testament. We hold the New Testament as the record of the life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and of the beginnings of the life and thought of the Christian church.
Faithful following of Jesus Christ and obedience to the will of God as revealed in the Scriptures have led us to emphasize principles that we believe are central in true discipleship. Among these are peace and reconciliation, simple living, integrity of speech, and service to neighbors near and far.
