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The lands of a United Church of Christ outdoor ministry in the Oregon forest will be forever protected from development, as a sanctuary and tangible sign of the denomination's 3 Great Loves love of children, love of creation and love of neighbor. A mission, according to director Natalie Becker, that is "Forest First and Kid Focused!" Becker, with her husband Bob, oversees Camp Adams, a nature preserve and youth camp owned and operated by the Central Pacific Conference (CPC). The property, 216 acres of mature Douglas Fir forests, has been run by the Congregational Church and then the United Church of Christ since 1938. The facility has housed church retreats, outdoor environmental education programs and a flourishing summer camp program. Currently, Becker said, Camp Adams serves about 200 kids every summer. Daily activities swimming, nature walks, arts and crafts, and evening gatherings around the campfire all celebrate God's creation.