Youth Safety Guidelines
The SI Youth Program strives to create an environment of safety that fosters youth independence and accountability. A panel of youth and adult leadership help to create that environment as…
A Day in the Life of an SI Youth
This description was written when we were at Oberlin, we're now located at California University of PA. The places will change, while the general routine will not. Sunday On their…
A Holiday Gift Idea from the SI Planning Committee
This holiday, would you like to give a gift that helps create memories for a lifetime? Still searching for the perfect gift for someone who loves SI as much as…
Welcome to the Summer Institute Blog
Summer Institute is going viral! Or, at least, the Summer Institute Planning Committee is starting a blog. We hope to use the space to make periodic announcements, start conversations, and…
More SI 2015 Photos!
Have you had your fill of photos from SI 2015 yet? Of course not! Brad Bolton, the official SI Photographer, takes lots of great photos that don't end up in…
2015 Audio
2015 Audio includes all of the morning theme talks presented by Rev. Joan Van Becelaere. Her theme for the week was Faith, Evolving: How American Religion Is Changing and What…
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Chair’s Letter
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…
Theme Speaker: Rev. Joan Van Becelaere
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…
Worship
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…
Morning Seminars
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.…
Youth Program (arriving 7th grade-Completed 12th grade)
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…