A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP)

ACMNP is an interdenominational movement that extends the Christian message to those who live, work, and vacation in the U.S. National Parks. Since 1951, ACMNP student ministers have led interdenominational worship services within the natural sanctuaries of God’s creation. ACMNP brings Christian teaching and community to people often isolated from immediate contact with local churches – the millions of visitors who come to enjoy God's great natural wonders. ACMNP's year-round ministry also reaches out to government personnel and their families, as well as thousands of seasonal and professional resort workers who live and work in park areas.

ACMNP's Vision

Celebrating God’s Majestic Creation & Participating in God’s Dynamic Re-Creation

ACMNP's Mission

To extend the ministry of Jesus Christ to the people who live, work, and vacation in our National Parks by providing a ministry of Worship, Education, Fellowship, and Service.

ACMNP's Statement of Beliefs

ACMNP's essential distinction is that it is a Christian Ministry. The Apostles' Creed is embraced by ACMNP as its statement of Christian beliefs. The Apostle's Creed is ecumenical in nature, focuses on Jesus' nature and work, and has been used since the days of the early church as a public declaration of faith and starting point for Christian education.

I believe in God the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.