Membership Application (COMING SOON)
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them".
- Matthew 18:20
Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center – Why Membership Matters
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Becoming a member of ABCRC provides meaningful benefits while supporting a ministry that has been serving families and strengthening faith since 1863.
Spiritual & Community Benefits: ✓
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Strengthens a 160+ year ministry — Your membership fuels a historic Christian retreat center that has been proclaiming the Gospel since 1863.
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Connects you to a Christ-centered community — Join a multigenerational fellowship rooted in worship, discipleship, and service.
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Allows participation in member-only events — Special gatherings, celebrations, and community ministry activities throughout the year.
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Access & Facilities: ✓
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Grants use of the private ABCRC beach — Reserved exclusively for members and registered guests.
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Provides access to the Youth Water Ski Program — Members’ children enjoy priority participation in one of our most impactful youth ministries.
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Enables participation in volunteer teams — Serve on committees, help with events, or join seasonal ministries that support the mission.
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Supports access to retreat center amenities — Including worship spaces, prayer gatherings, and year-round programming.
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Organizational Engagement: ✓
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Gives members a voice — Vote on key decisions at the Annual Meeting and help shape the ministry’s future.
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Allows eligibility for board service — Members can be nominated to serve on the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association Board.
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Provides regular updates and communications — Stay informed about events, opportunities, and ministry developments.
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Legacy & Mission Impact: ✓
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Preserves the heritage of Alton Bay — Membership helps sustain a Christ-honoring ministry that has served the Lakes Region for more than 160 years.
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Expands our mission reach — Your support directly impacts youth, families, retreats, worship, and outreach programs.