August 29, 2025 – Celebration in Camden

This year in August we celebrate our 50th year anniversary with the community in Camden. On August 29, 2025 together with members of the congregation, current and former US volunteers, partner organizations, Friends of ARSP in the Camden-Philadelphia area, and many others, we will honor friendships, reflect on the incredible past 50 years and renew our commitment to social justice and peace service.

In 1975, Wolfgang Herz-Lane arrived in Camden. Since then, a steady flow of ARSP volunteers have served different partner organizations. Espen, our volunteer 2023/24 said: “’Chosen family’ is a term often used by Americans to describe non-related people close to them. I am glad that I was able to count so many people among my new ‘chosen family’ this year.” Rev. Wolfgang has never left. Like Espen and many other ARSP volunteers, his heart has remained deeply connected with the “chosen family” he found in Camden 50 years ago. He will be present and offer remarks.

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉

📅 Friday August 29, 2025

🕰️ 6:30pm

📍 Christus Lutheran Church, 909 North 26th St, Camden, NJ

Let’s come together as a community to reflect on the blessings of the past 50 years and look ahead with hope!

To register please send an email to info@actionreconciliation.org