The 60th anniversary celebration for Camp Clark Williamson (West Tennessee Presbytery) originally planned for May 2020 was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Presbyterial camps, many other church camps, retreats, and day camps were cancelled over the course of the summer. Presbyterial your retreats scheduled for fall 2020 have also been cancelled and, while other fall events are on the schedule, they are starting to be cancelled.

The loss of revenue has put Camp Clark Williamson in an uncomfortable financial position. The Board of Directors and Administrator have cut all non-essential spending but some expenses are ongoing despite the lack of camp activity. The board is asking friends of the camp to make donations to “stand in the gap” to keep the facility viable until activities return to normal.

The camp’s facilities are available for use. Augmented cleaning procedures and social distancing provisions are in place.

To donate or reserve the facilities contact campclarkw@click1.net, 731-784-3221, or 731-225-5589.

 

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Matthew Gore

Matthew H. Gore is a historian and journalist with a deep commitment to preserving and interpreting the past. He holds a BA in History, a BA in Journalism, and an MA in History, all from Western Kentucky University, which honored him with their prestigious James H. Poteet Award. He also pursued doctoral studies at the University of Kentucky. Gore has contributed extensively to both academic and popular publications, specializing in religious history, particularly within the Cumberland Presbyterian tradition. He is best known for his book The History of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Kentucky to 1988 (2000), and his work has also ranged widely, covering subjects as diverse as The Origin of Marvelman (a British superhero of the 1950s and 1960s), the relative scarcity of East German philatelics, and the biography of British pulp artist Denis McLoughlin. Gore has spent much of his career in service to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he holds key roles in communications, historical preservation, and publishing. Since 2018, he has served as editor of the Cumberland Presbyterian magazine for the Ministry Council of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church A past president of the Society of Tennessee Archivists, Gore is widely recognized for his leadership in archival work and his passion for sharing the narratives of faith communities with broader audiences.
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