This story is shared with permission from the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina (ADOSC) and Youth Minister Brett Kucera of Prince George Winyah Parish Church in Georgetown, SC.
An Anglican partnership equips grandparents to nurture faith and strengthen families across generations.
In August 2026, GrandCamp, a longstanding ministry of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina (ADOSC), expanded to Kenya for the first time through a partnership with the Anglican Church of Kenya's Diocese of Maseno South. The initiative brought grandparents and grandchildren together for four days of biblical teaching, worship, and intergenerational discipleship.
Held August 2–5, the historic camp introduced Kenyan families to GrandCamp's mission of equipping grandparents to pass their Christian faith to future generations. Through interactive Bible lessons, music, crafts, and family devotions, children explored the miracles of Jesus, memorized Scripture, and grew in their understanding of the Gospel. Nearly every child received their first personal Bible.
For many Kenyan grandparents, the camp offered a profound epiphany. While elders traditionally serve as primary caregivers, many had not envisioned themselves as intentional spiritual mentors. Photo credit: Brett Kucera
A particularly meaningful outcome was the participation of 103 grandparents, who received practical training in sharing their faith, strengthening family relationships, and providing spiritual guidance amid changing cultural influences. Twelve Kenyan volunteers were also trained to continue and expand the ministry within their communities.
The impact was immediate. Parents reported that their children were taking family devotions more seriously, while grandparents expressed renewed confidence in their responsibility to nurture the spiritual lives of their grandchildren.
“GrandCamp did something most church programs don’t do: it connected the two most spiritually open generations,” Omondi shared. Photo credit: Reuban Aloo
Reflecting on the initiative's significance, Rev. Fred Onyango of St. Paul's, Summerville, emphasized its potential to influence the Church and society for generations to come.
Through this partnership, ADOSC and the Diocese of Maseno South have planted seeds for a lasting ministry that honors the spiritual influence of grandparents and equips families to share the love of Christ with generations yet to come.
Brett Kucera became Prince George Winyah Parish Church’s Youth Minister in June of 2025. He serves on the mission and outreach committee and plays bass guitar with their praise team. Since joining PGW in 2021, Brett has served as the head of their technical ministry, taught music at Prince George Preschool, and participated in six missions representing the church. For over thirty years, he has been a professional musician working under the name “Tony Starlight”. He is currently director of the music department at Lowcountry Preparatory School in Pawley’s Island, SC, and yes, his students call him “Mr. Starlight.” Brett and his wife, Sherry, have been married since 1996, and they moved to Georgetown in 2020 from Portland, Oregon, on faith. They’re grateful every day to have received and answered God’s call.
