It has arrived, the time when the 2016 Summer Institute Planning Council (SIPC) welcomes old friends and new friends to join us this summer at Oberlin College. Our Theme for 2016 is “Covenant and Collective Action” with Matt Meyer who will guide us through the exploration of Unitarian Universalism in Read more…
Covenant and Collective Action Unitarian Universalism is a faith of covenant and collective action. Our shared spiritual practice informs our work in the world, and our social justice work shapes our spiritual path. This year’s theme talk will be an exploration of Unitarian Universalism in the sanctuary, in the home, Read more…
Rev. Rose Eddington Rev. Edington has a BA from Alderson-Broaddus College (1969) with a major in Humanities with an emphasis on English Literature; a Master’s of Divinity in Theology from Colgate-Rochester Divinity School (1973), Rochester, NY; and a Doctor in Ministry in Feminist Liberation Theology from Episcopal Divinity School (1998), Read more…
[list-group] [list-group-item] 1. Protecting Our Blue Boat Home Bob Mitchell Pope Francis has focused the world’s attention on the climate change crisis through his encyclical “Laudato Si — On Care for our Common Home”. Nations are beginning to take concrete action, but much more is needed to avert dire consequences. Read more…
Drumming and Community Matt Dudack’s Found Sounds The drum is a worldwide phenomenon, with every culture having their own version of percussion music. Found Sounds will take the audience on a virtual journey to Africa, Cuba, Brazil, and Trinidad and Tobago to show how drumming is a part of life. 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. Most are intergenerational and Read more…
[list-group] [list-group-item] Ultimate Frisbee Connor McCrystal and Ryan Haker Ultimate Frisbee is one of the most popular workshops at SI with over 40 participants taking part on most days. Connor and Ryan have been playing at SI since they were 10 years old and keep coming back because they love Read more…
Each evening’s events are planned to engage, entertain and provide relaxation for campers of all ages: Evening Programs A CD release concert with Hal Walker/ You, You and Me Contra Dance Hymn Sing Small Ensembles Youth Coffee House Children’s Talent Show Bowling Peek Euchre Night Monte Carlo Dance The Pub Read more…