{"id":37938,"date":"2026-06-15T08:53:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/?p=37938"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:11:17","slug":"2026-camp-meeting-brings-summer-evenings-of-praise-and-worship-7-12-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/?p=37938","title":{"rendered":"2026 Camp Meeting Brings Summer Evenings of Praise and Worship (7\/12\/26)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pitman United Methodist Church has its roots in the Pitman Grove Camp Meeting.\u00a0 During the summer of 1871, a group of clergy from the New Jersey Annual Conference started the Pitman Grove Camp Meeting.\u00a0 They met every Sunday during the summer, but as the Camp Meeting grew, so did the number of year-round residents.\u00a0 \u00a0In 1885, the Pitman Grove Methodist Episcopal Church was founded.\u00a0 There have been several name and building changes over the years, but what started in 1885 is now our Pitman United Methodist Church.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Far more important than our history is that we are rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.\u00a0 We have a Creator who made all of us and loves all of us.\u00a0 And through Jesus, we have an opportunity to restore and grow in our relationship with God.\u00a0 Our God is eternal; the celebration of God’s love and grace which started in 1871 is the same love and grace that we celebrate today.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Pitman Grove Camp Meeting tradition continues this summer.\u00a0 For the 155th year, the Bible will be preached in the center of our town, in what is known as the Pitman Grove.\u00a0 During the months of July and August, Christians of several denominations will gather in the Grove on Sunday evenings.\u00a0 Through Music and Word, we will celebrate our God and listen for what He wants to tell us in our lives today.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Pitman Camp Meeting<\/span><\/h4>\n

WHO<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 Anyone!<\/span><\/p>\n

WHERE<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 Pitman Grove Auditorium (click here for directions<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

WHEN<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 \u00a0On Sunday evenings, starting July 12<\/span><\/p>\n

TIME<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

WHAT:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> For a taste of Last year’s Camp Meeting, click this button:\u00a0 2025 Camp Meeting<\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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2026 Schedule…<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Camp Meeting will be held on seven consecutive Sunday evenings during July and August.\u00a0 Each night features a host church with featured music and a sermon.\u00a0 Here’s the lineup (click on each drop down box to see the details):<\/p>\n

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July 12<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Host Church: First UMC, Glassboro<\/a><\/p>\n

Music:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Glassboro Praise and Worship Team (“Magnify”)<\/p>\n

Speaker:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rev. Tim Conaway (Sr. Pastor, FUMC)<\/p>\n

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July 19<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Host Church:\u00a0 Joy Community Fellowship<\/a><\/p>\n

Music:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Joy Community Fellowship<\/p>\n

Speaker:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rev. Jeff Crispin, Seek Him Ministries<\/p>\n

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July 26<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Music:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rev. Jim Hughes<\/a><\/p>\n

Speaker:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rev. Jim Hughes (Drama and Music)<\/p>\n

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August 2<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Music:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Favourites Hymn Sing<\/p>\n

Speaker:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rev. Dr. Bill Wilson Sr (St. Georges UMC, Philadelphia<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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August 9- PUMC<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Host Church: Pitman United Methodist Church<\/a><\/p>\n

Music:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Pitman UMC Praise & Worship<\/p>\n

Speaker:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rev. Mike Chapman (Sr. Pastor, PUMC)<\/p>\n

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August 16<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Host Church:\u00a0 Richwood United Methodist Church<\/a><\/p>\n

Music:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Richwood Praise & Worship, “Sanctified”<\/p>\n

Speaker:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rev. Cameron Overbey (Sr. Pastor, Richwood UMC)<\/p>\n

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August 23<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Host Churches:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ebenezer UMC (Auburn<\/a>) and Hudson UMC (Pedricktown<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Message:\u00a0 \u00a0 Rev. Bret Walker<\/p>\n

Music:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Isaac & Bret Walker<\/p>\n

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