I like Meredith's comment that the homily was less of a sermon and more of a discussion.  Kristin, reminds me of another recent blog about the importance of being in life changing events (e.g., divorce) . . . with the company of others that have gone through the same life changing stuff.  

Come to think of it -- isn't that what camp is - life changing events with others going through the same thing.  Hmm, me thinks there is something deeper there.