The Pilgrim Lodge

Pilgrim Lodge is a multi-generational summer camp and retreat space centered on the spirit of extravagant welcome. Ours is a ministry of inclusion: no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, all who come in love have a seat at the table. We each bring our unique and sacred lived experiences as we are called into relationship with one another on the shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee. We believe that intentional periods of living together, seeing the divine in one another and sharing in appreciation of the beauty of the earth, gives our spirits a chance to open to life in a real and vital manner. We believe in providing space to slow down the rapid pace of modern life in order to tend to community.

As a camp, we offer classic elements of a Maine summer, including cabin living, meals in the dining hall, and time at the waterfront. Amidst the fun activities at camp, we seek to explore issues of justice, focus on care of self, others, and creation, and build relationships that equip us to return to the world beyond. While rooted in the Christian tradition of the United Church of Christ, we believe no single tradition holds all the answers to the questions and challenges our world faces. To that end, campers explore scripture and other texts through the lens of story, metaphor, and critical thinking. Campers also design and participate in worship and Sacred Gathering experiences that find inspiration in a diversity of perspectives and in the natural world. Camp is for anyone on a journey of spiritual exploration, faith formation, or any other form of religious engagement.