2023 Metaphysical Theme: Peace

Each summer, our camp community unites on an inspirational theme. The metaphysical theme for the CedarS 2023 season is “pure peace … storm or shine.” This phrase is drawn from Mary Baker Eddy’s hymn, “Satisfied:”

"It matters not what be thy lot,

So Love doth guide;

For storm or shine, pure peace is thine,

Whate'er betide."  (Hymn. 513:1)

We can each feel satisfaction and pure peace, not because things are going “our way,” but from a discovery that divine Love is in charge and is correcting and governing each situation…even the challenging ones. Our pure peace is a gift from Love that we can feel even when life seems stormy.

Christ Jesus showed us how to maintain pure peace in a storm when he calmed the rough sea with the command, “Peace, be still.” (See Mark 4:39). He also walked on top of the water, untouched by the wind and waves, showing us that we too can walk on top of stormy situations with calm dominion and pure peace as we maintain a sense that divine Love is present and is in charge.

This summer, counselors and campers can dig deep into Jesus’ beatitude, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” witnessing how Christ—the influence of Truth—brings peace and resolves conflict in relationships and within ourselves.

We expect the concept of “pure peace … storm or shine” to bless camp cabins, campers, staff, families, and our worldwide community.