Faith Groups

By The Madison Eagle Staff
Published: February 29, 2008

Camp Shenandoah Springs, Inc.
P.O. Box 770
Madison, VA 22727
North of Haywood on Route 603
Douglas and Anne Farmer (540) 923-4300
A year-round camp and retreat center ministering non-denominational to grades K-12 (summer) and all age groups for weekend retreats, picnics, reunions, day camps, banquets and outdoor education. Features horseback riding, cottages, country inn bed & breakfast.

Madison Emergency Services Association (MESA)
P.O. Box 665
Madison, VA 22727
Norris John (540) 948-4427
Assists families in need in Madison County with emergency services: food, clothes, shelter, medicine, conducts pre-job training programs and does job referral.

(Madison County) Habitat for Humanity Inc.
P.O. Box 171
Madison, VA 22727
Rev. Walter Bryant, President (540) 948-3200
Habitat is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization that works in partnership with people in need by building simple, decent and affordable houses that are sold at no profit or interest.

(Madison) Ministerial Association
The Rev. Dr. Tommy Palmer
P.O. Box 19
Hood, VA 22723
(540) 948-3603
E-mail:
Devoted to providing area ministers with an opportunity for fellowship and to share ideas that promote the spiritual development of Madison County. Disseminates information to churches and pastors about county programs and resources.

Rapidan Baptist Camp
and Conference Center Inc.
559 Baptist Camp Drive
Rochelle, VA 22738
(540) 672-0426
A 158-acre, year-round Bible camp, 192 camper capacity. Programs for the entire family, summer camps for youth, rentals available. Four-acre lake, game room.

Our Lady of the Blue Ridge Church Outreach
U.S. 29 North
Madison, VA 22727
(540) 948-4144
Provides temporary emergency assistance to people in need in cooperation with other agencies.
Eligibility:  Anyone in need (last resort—after contacting other agencies).
Cost:  None
Comments: Only offers assistance after a visit to the home. This requirement cannot be waived.

Salvation Army
P.O. Box 176
Madison, VA 22727
Phyllis Browning (540) 948-5521or (540) 672-5825
Financial assistance to families or individuals with sudden unexpected emergencies.

Share Food Co-op
Hebron Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 1009
Madison, VA 22727
Coordinator Margaret Daniel and Pastor Karen Taylor (540) 948-4381 or (540) 948-4084
E-mail:

The Archangel Arts Center
(540) 948-5628
Web site: www.archangelarts.com
A nonprofit Christian community arts center. Follow the link to see its schedule of events. The center’s mission is, “promoting artistic excellence for the glory of God.” It offers instruction in music, dance, and visual arts. All classes begin with “The Lord’s Prayer.” The center’s Saturday schedule includes a great variety of workshops and free family exhibits.