Registration for Song and Story Fest 2026, the 30th annual intergenerational camp to be held under that name, is now open–with a deadline of June 1.
The event is planned for July 5-11 at Inspiration Hills, a Church of the Brethren camp and outdoor ministry center in Burbank, Ohio.
“This is the thirtieth summer in a row for these Song and Story Fests and our fourth visit to Inspiration Hills, the Church of the Brethren camp for northern Ohio,” said an announcement.
This year’s event, “Ohio Valley Song and Story Fest,” is focused on the theme, “Can We See a New World Coming?” Inspiration for the theme comes from a hymn by Steve Engle titled “Beyond a Dying Sun.” Engle’s lyrics include the vision of “a new world coming when everyone is free! And all shall be God’s people in justice, love and peace!”
On Earth Peace, which co-sponsors the event, is providing detailed information and a brochure, a registration form, and a poster with all the leaders’ names on the event website. The Song and Story Fest planning committee includes Ken Kline Smeltzer, Rhonda Baker, Hannah Button-Harrison, Chris Good, Rachel Long, Clara McGilly, Carolyn Neher, Mikah Overman, and Tina Rieman.
Find out more and register at www.onearthpeace.org/song_and_story_fest_2026
To be added to the Song and Story Fest email list, send a request to songandstoryfest@gmail.com
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