Christian Appalachian Project

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Spirituality

CAP is an interdenominational organization that encourages people to share their faith and express it by their actions. Personal spiritual growth is an integral part of the CAP volunteer experience, and to foster a spiritual environment, volunteers gather for prayer and reflection after weekday dinners, and long-term volunteers are officially welcomed to CAP in a commissioning ceremony.

Also, the volunteer houses are encouraged to invite a local minister to join them for dinner to lead prayer and enhance their knowledge of the community and spiritual values in which they live. Prayer is the glue that holds CAP’s communities together.

Retreats
To thank and recognize volunteers, CAP sponsors annual volunteer retreats during the spring and fall at either Camp Andrew Jackson or Camp Shawnee. For two and a half days, volunteers can reunite with other volunteers and CAP staff, meet new people and enjoy a time of fellowship and relaxation in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.

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