March 13, 2022
Update from the Board of Trustees

At the March 13th board meeting, the I.A.O.S. board enacted new mask guidelines for the public buildings at Camp Chesterfield which state that masks are strongly encouraged in public buildings, but not required. In the Chapel, however, masks and distancing will be required for those sitting on the left side of the congregation and encouraged, but not required, for those on the right side of the congregation. We appreciate your continued cooperation with this issue.

January 19, 2022
Update from the Board of Trustees

Due to rising COVID numbers, all in-person events will be canceled through the end of February. The Tree of Life Bookstore, Western Hotel, and our Administration Office will remain open. Camp will resume in-person events on Saturday, March 5.

August 22, 2021
Update from the Board of Trustees

Based on the CDC recommendation, regardless of vaccination status, masks are required in all indoor, public spaces.

July 22, 2021
Update from the Board of Trustees

We are happy to announce that Camp Chesterfield is reopen to the public. We look forward to a terrific Summer season filled with outside as well as inside events. Please join us for a wonderful renewal as we celebrate life on these beautiful, sacred and historic grounds.

The CDC recommends: If you are not fully vaccinated you should wear a mask in indoor public places. If you are fully vaccinated and have a condition or are taking medications that weaken your immune system, you may need to keep taking steps to protect yourself, like wearing a mask.

May 26, 2021
Update from the Board of Trustees

We are happy to announce that starting June 19, 2021, Camp Chesterfield will reopen to the public. Western Hotel private rooms will be available as soon as Friday, June 18 for those visitors planning to attend Opening Weekend. Hotel reservations can be made on our website. Until further notice, facial masks are still required in all the common areas of all our public buildings. We look forward to a terrific Summer season filled with outside as well as inside events. Please join us for a wonderful renewal as we celebrate life on these beautiful, sacred and historic grounds.

March 26, 2021
Update from the Tree of Life Bookstore

The Tree of Life Bookstore will begin new hours of operation starting Monday, March 29, 2021.  The hours are:

Monday- 12pm-6pm
Tuesday - Thursday -CLOSED
Friday - 12pm-7pm
Saturday - 12pm-7pm
Sunday - 12 pm-5p

March 26, 2021
Update from the Board of Trustees

We are pleased to announce that the IAOS Board of Trustees voted to plan an in-person Camp Opening for June 19, 2021.
Our public grounds will be open for gathering. The dedication of our Sacred sites will take place as usual and
an outdoor Gala message event is planned. Thank you for your prayers, your optimism, unifying hope, and your ongoing support of IAOS Camp Chesterfield.

February 21, 2021
Update from the Board of Trustees

The IAOS Board of Trustees meets regularly through the winter months to ensure that attention is focused on all aspects of Camp Chesterfield and its smooth operation. We are continuing to assess public safety issues and our eventual reopening. At this time we will continue to have online services only. Please join us online for Thursday Healing, Saturday Messages, Sunday Worship, Student Healing and Worship, and Full Moon Services. The schedule and registration for our public services are available through our website www.campchesterfield.net.

Nov. 22, 2020
Dear Members, Students, Friends, and Guests of Camp Chesterfield,

During these changing and challenging times, we are thankful for your continued support including your blessings of optimism, kindness, and cooperation. Last March, the IAOS Board of Trustees reluctantly voted to close our public buildings due to the Covid situation. We quickly moved to online worship services, message services, and online Chesterfield Spiritualist College Classes. The 12 member Board of Trustees continues to exercise caution regarding the issue of in-person services and seminary classes for the protection of our residents, students, and guests. We will provide regular updates regarding our status. We look forward to re-opening and welcoming everyone back when public safety permits.

During these unprecedented times, it is important to continue to support Camp Chesterfield in your thoughts and prayers and financially as well. Although we are closed to gatherings, we still have financial obligations to pay so that we can continue to function soundly during and after quarantine times and open our doors to you in the near future. We have been blessed with thoughtful members who have generously donated to helping us survive these difficult times, and we express our sincere gratitude to those blessed souls. We are prayerfully asking for your continued support during these catastrophic times.

There are several ways you can send in your contributions and support Camp Chesterfield.
Mail:   Indiana Association of Spiritualists Historic Camp Chesterfield PO Box 132 Chesterfield, IN 46017

Online:   Look for the Donate tab at the very top of the page in the green bar on the right. Under this tab you will be able to donate as a onetime gift or check out our Stewardship Program.

Stewardship Program:   Camp Chesterfield’s Stewardship Program is explained in detail on our website. Please check out this program and all the benefits to you starting for as little as $15 a month.

Gift Certificates:   Camp Chesterfield offers Gift Certificates for use in The Tree of Life Bookstore, Chesterfield College Classes and nights at the Western Hotel. Check them out on our website or contact admin@campchesterfield.net for more information.

Questions?? Contact the Administration Office at 1-765-378-0235 or admin@campchesterfield.net
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and financial support. Please know that as you are praying and supporting Camp, we are sending love and light and prayers to you also. We are all in this together.

"The World is absolutely transparent and God is shining through it all the time.” —Thomas Merton

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” —Helen Keller

Many Blessings from The IAOS/Camp Chesterfield Board of Trustees

March 30, 2020
Dear Members, Students, and Friends of Camp Chesterfield,

We are blessed to have a strong, supportive membership, a vibrant group of students and alumni, and a vital and caring group of friends who offer support and love to Camp Chesterfield, and for this we are so grateful. We miss gathering together for our weekly Saturday Message Services and Sunday Worship Services, missed seeing our amazing students at the March Seminary Weekend and April Seminary, and miss your presence here on these sacred grounds, but we know that the time is coming when we will be able to resume all of our events and be together again.

During these unprecedented times, it is important to continue to support Camp Chesterfield in your thoughts and prayers and financially as well. Although we are closed to gatherings, we still have financial obligations to pay so that we can continue to function soundly during and after quarantine times and open our doors to you in the near future. We have been blessed with thoughtful members who have generously donated to helping us survive these difficult times, and we express our sincere gratitude to those blessed souls. We are prayerfully asking for your continued support during these catastrophic times.

There are several ways you can send in your contributions and support Camp Chesterfield.
Mail:   Indiana Association of Spiritualists Historic Camp Chesterfield PO Box 132 Chesterfield, IN 46017

Online:   Look for the Donate tab at the very top of the page in the green bar on the right. Under this tab you will be able to donate as a onetime gift or check out our Stewardship Program.

Stewardship Program:   Camp Chesterfield’s Stewardship Program is explained in detail on our website. Please check out this program and all the benefits to you starting for as little as $15 a month.

Gift Certificates:   Camp Chesterfield offers Gift Certificates for use in The Tree of Life Bookstore, Chesterfield College Classes and nights at the Western Hotel. Check them out on our website or contact admin@campchesterfield.net for more information.

Questions?? Contact the Administration Office at 1-765-378-0235 or admin@campchesterfield.net
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and financial support. Please know that as you are praying and supporting Camp, we are sending love and light and prayers to you also. We are all in this together.

Many Blessings from The IAOS/Camp Chesterfield Board of Trustees

March 20, 2020
Dear Friends,

The effects of the coronavirus is moving so quickly, it is hard to keep up. We were notified today that Madison County (home of Camp Chesterfield) has been placed on a travel advisory. This means that only essential travel is allowed. In addition, the county has ordered the closing of all retail businesses, and that, unfortunately, includes our beloved Tree of Life bookstore.

Effective Friday, March 20th, the Tree of Life will be closed until April 6th in keeping with the mandates of Madison County. We are going to put our heads together and try to offer an online way to purchase items in the store. Our heads are still spinning a bit, so give us a few minutes and we will get back to you on this one.

The Education committee is working as quickly as possible to get online classes up and running, and we will keep you posted on this as well.

Finally, and on a positive note, we have some creative resident ministers who are going to offer an online worship/message service as a fund-raising effort for Camp. The service will be offered on March 29th, and more details will be quickly forthcoming so stayed tuned to our website and Facebook page. We think you’re going to like it!

We know this is temporary, and we will look for all the blessings we can find each day. Therefore, I will leave you with the wisdom of the New Testament. Romans 12:12 tells us, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer”. These are the most perfect words for this imperfect time.

Many blessings,

Rev. Vicki
President, IAOS
Historic Camp Chesterfield.