Late Afternoon Workshops (3:15—4:45)
Theme Talk Back with Kazim Ali Join Kazim for further insights into the morning session. Shrinky dinks and more Evelyn Sobczak We will create jewelry, key chains, sun catchers…
CERSI 2021 – Food for Your Soul
Join us for a virtual buffet! July 11-17, 2021 Even though we cannot offer an in-person SI this year, we will be keeping the spirit alive and offering everyone a…
Chair’s Letter
Welcome to Central East Region Summer Institute 2019! We are so looking forward to seeing you at CERSI this July! It’s a big year for CERSI, starting with our new…
Theme Speaker: Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell
CERSI’s Morning Theme Speaker in 2019 will be Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, an inspiring and beloved workshop leader in the UU community. Barnwell, a former member of the vocal group Sweet Honey in the…
Morning Seminars
Inter-culture Competency for UU's The Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson Have you ever found yourself in a culture that wasn't your own? Have you always lived in a wider culture that…
Early Afternoon Workshops (1:30– 3:00)
Children’s Choir Joe Schafer The Children’s Choir meets 12:45 to 1:30 in the church sanctuary. School aged Children 6th grade and under are welcome to drop by to join and…
Late Afternoon Workshops (3:15—4:45)
Water Play TBA Young children are welcome to participate in a magical experience of water play. Theme Afternoon Discussion Have questions for Dr Barnwell? Now is your chance to ask…
Chair’s Letter
The temperature outside is in the thirties, a veritable heat wave compared to the last month. It’s supposed to snow tomorrow, which is absurd. Punxatawny Phil not only saw his…
Theme Speaker – David W. Orr
David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor, Environmental Studies and Politics Emeritus and world-renowned environmentalist. David is widely sought-after speaker and the author of eight books, including Dangerous…
2018 Morning Seminars
[list-group] [list-group-item] 1 - Get F.L.Y.! (Fitter, Leaner, Younger) Christa Champion Would you like to regain your youthful daily energy levels? Do you want to feel better, move more easily,…
Early Afternoon Workshops (1:30– 3:00)
[list-group] [list-group-item] Children’s Choir Joe Schafer The Children’s Choir meets 12:45 to 1:30 in the church sanctuary. School aged Children 6th grade and under are welcome to drop by to…
Late Afternoon Workshops (3:15—4:45)
[list-group] [list-group-item] SI Choir Hal Walker & Vanessa Vesely This year promises to be the SI choir’s best year ever! Hal Walker has been busy writing, arranging and seeking SI…
Evenings
Each evening’s events are planned to engage, entertain and provide relaxation for campers of all ages. Evening programming includes: Concert Contra Dance Monday evening is your chance to dance to…
Young Adult Program (SI-ers aged 18-35)
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…
Youth Program (arriving 7th grade-Completed 12th grade)
2018 Youth Theme Speakers - Eva Beal, Claire Galpern, India Harris Youth can be a powerful force in fighting for the way they want things to be. Summer Institute enthusiasts…