by Beth Casebolt, Central East Region Communications Consultant and Operations Manager
Summer Institute (SI) is an intentional, multi-generational UU community that comes together each July for a week of fun, community, and spiritual growth. Gathering for over 40 years, SI includes an active children’s program, a vibrant youth-led youth program, and a strong young adult community as well as many opportunities for the entire community to come together through dance, music, games, and worship.
In 2025, Summer Institute is relocating to Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH and gathers July 7-12. Our theme speaker will be Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford, speaking on the theme Live a Life on Fire: Change the World with Your Love. Proposals for adult morning seminars and afternoon workshops are currently being accepted through October 31, 2024 at https://www.cersiuu.org/blog/do-you-a-workshop-idea-for-cersi-2025/. Anyone can apply, first-timers are welcome! Learn more about SI and past activities at their website at https://www.cersiuu.org/.
Image source: MidAmerica Messenger, October 2024