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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Welcome if you’re new to our community and are trying to find out just what it is that your friends keep enthusing about. Welcome also if you’re a long-time attendee…

The Journey of Change Theme speaker: Rabbi David M. Horowitz We are thrilled to welcome back Rabbi David Horowitz, who was our theme speaker at OMDSI 2005. He will speak…

Community life at Summer Institute revolves around twice-daily intergenerational services, Morning Worship and Vespers. In each, worship leaders create innovative ways to deliver inspirational messages including storytelling, vocal and instrumental…

REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Jessie Halperin & Julia Charvat Och Rooting us in our religious history and theological callings, this five part curriculum outlines the distinctions between reproductive "health," "rights," and "justice";…

The Summer Institute youth program provides high quality programming for 100+ youth while maintaining an atmosphere of fellowship, learning and sharing meaningful experiences. The SI youth program takes pride in…