Programming specific to 2015
As this year’s SI planning began last August, I had one wish: for a really boring planning year. After 2014 which saw a new venue, change in theme speaker, transition away from a paper brochure, and new procedures for youth housing, among many other changes, I was hoping for a Read more…
Rev. Joan Van Becelaere serves as the District Executive for the Ohio-Meadville District. Reverend Van Becelaere will speak with us about “Faith, Evolving: How American Religion Is Changing and What It Means for Unitarian Universalism” She has served in this position since July 2007. Previously, Rev. VanBecelaere was Vice President Read more…
Morning Worship: Rev. Lynn Kerr is the minister of the Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation (MVUUC) in Bowling Green, Ohio and is that congregation’s first called minister. She has been at MVUUC since 2011 and is proud to be in a young congregation that is just 30 years old and Read more…
Awaken to the Heartbeat Rebekah Benner Make a joyful noise!! Connect to the heart of the Mother Earth through the drum! Learn the basics of hand-drumming and drum circle facilitation. Rhythms from many cultures will be shared. Shamanic drum journey, trance drumming, drum chant & song will also be explored. Read more…
The Summer Institute youth program provides programming for over one hundred youth in an atmosphere of fellowship in a safe and supportive community. The program is organized by a panel of elected youth and adults working together. Youth also join the entire SI community in afternoon and evening activities which Read more…
YAs at SI are a diverse, growing community. Because young adulthood is a time of transition and self-discovery, this year’s Young Adult theme is all about balancing UU beliefs and ideals with living in the real world. Young Adults join the general community for most daytime activities, including meals, theme Read more…
Unlike adult morning seminars, children’s RE, and youth programming where you commit for the week, afternoons at SI are more “come and go as you please.” You don’t sign up for these workshops but enjoy the offerings, or exercise, (or nap!) as the spirit moves you. Early afternoon workshops are Read more…
Ultimate Frisbee Seth Sykora-Bodie and Ryan Haker Ultimate Frisbee is one of the most popular workshops at SI with over 40 participants taking part on most days. Seth and Ryan have been playing for years and keep coming back because they love the truly intergenerational aspect of the workshop. And, Read more…
Each evening’s events are planned to engage, entertain and provide relaxation for campers of all ages: Lively Concerts Intergenerational Movie Family Friendly Monte Carlo Night Intergenerational Dance Ultimate Frisbee in Dark Pub PEEK – an Intergenerational Card Game Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble Concerts Open Mic Night The Youth Coffeehouse The Pub From Read more…