Cherry Run Camp's Purpose

Cherry Run Camp is dedicated to the cause of Jesus Christ, and to the preaching of the Word of God. The Holy Spirit guides the ministry of this camp, and thus its mission is the winning of people -- especially youth and children -- to the Lord, as well as instructing them in all areas of the Christian faith.

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Cherry Run Camp Meeting dates back to 1862. The July 29-August 6, 2000 session marked the 138th Anniversary of the camp. A tabernacle was built in 1868 and was used through the 1999 encampment. It was torn down in fall of 1999 and a new tabernacle was constructed which was dedicated on August 2, 2000. White pine wood from the old tabernacle was made into small crosses and sold to interested persons. Proceeds from the sale were placed in the tabernacle fund. It is likely that the trees were virgin timber when cut to build the tabernacle and likely were growing at the time of the American Revolution and Declaration of Independence in 1776!

Cherry Run Camp is located a short distance northwest of the village of Rimersburg PA. Local directions in locating Cherry Run:

• From I-80: take Route 68 south to Sligo, turn left at caution light and continue on Route 68. Watch for camp direction sign on right, and make a right turn on to road leading to the camp.

• From New Bethlehem: take Route 861 to Rimersburg; turn left at the stop sign; go two blocks; turn right at stop light; three miles to camp.

• From Callensburg: watch for sign in the dip just outside of Callensburg as you go southwest on Route 368. Turn left at the sign.

• From Parker: take Route 368 northeast toward Callensburg; watch for sign on your right and turn right at the sign.

• Cherry Run is about 3 miles west of PA 68 at Rimersburg; 15 miles south of Clarion; 35 miles north of Butler; and 70 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh.

The "spiritual roots" of Cherry Run Camp Meeting go back to early days of Methodism in the young nation at a time when the Civil War was raging. It is presently owned and operated by the Franklin District (and former Clarion District) of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The camp is under the supervision of a Board of Directors elected annually by the Franklin District.

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To reserve the camp for your group's special event contact:

Mr. Jim Carmichael
2855 Cherry Run Road
Rimersburg PA 16248
Phone (814) 473-3470

To give financial support send to:

Mr. Blake R. Reed, III
6442 Cherry Run Road
Parker PA 16049
(Checks payable to: Cherry Run Camp Meeting Association)

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