We place the highest priority on serving Christ in all we do and in the way we live. We place a high
priority on serving friends in need and helping workcamp participants
grow, rather than “doing construction” as a charity event.
Community
We
recognize that sexism, age discrimination, egotism, pride, and
one-upsmanship are behaviors that threaten the grace of living together
in the Body of Christ.
Inclusivity
and diversity
We will respect differences between ourselves and other
workcamp participants, and ourselves and the Appalachian people we
serve. We will work to include everyone in the work at our job sites,
regardless of gender, skill level, experience, or handicap.
Safety
We
will be alert at all times to protect the safety and well-being of work
camp participants and homeowners. We will safeguard the
physical, emotional and spiritual safety of those traveling to, and
working at the job site, and at Asbury Woods. And we pledge to report
potential and real safety hazards to the workcamp leadership.
Respect
for property
The United Methodist Church of our area is generous to
allow us the use of Asbury Woods Camp. We agree to keep the camp
beautiful, clean and safe. We agree not to deface building or grounds
or disrupt the natural surroundings at Asbury Woods.
Respect
for Personal boundaries
We will ensure freedom from sexual harassment
and unwanted sexual advances and comments. We will also respect the
physical property and personal belongings of workcamp participants and
the homeowners we serve.
Concern
for God’s creation
We respect the environment by properly disposing of
trash at Asbury Woods and at the work site. We will take special
precautions for the disposal of contaminants and hazardous waste.
Adult
leadership
Crew leaders and other adults agree to serve as spiritual
leaders in addition to supervising work groups at the job sites. Adults
agree to model and advocate for the values of CLWC at all times.
Health
We
agree to a healthy lifestyle while at workcamp which includes refusing
the use of alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription drugs (without an
accompanying prescription) at any time at workcamp. We agree that
minors may not use tobacco while at workcamp as well.
General behavior
We agree to participate in all activities unless approved by camp/church leaders.
