BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Meadville Lombard Theological School - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Meadville Lombard Theological School X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://meadville.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Meadville Lombard Theological School REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T163000 DTSTAMP:20250718T234126Z CREATED:20250717T232244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T234126Z UID:10000031-1755788400-1755793800@meadville.edu SUMMARY:A Preview of the Clergy Reset Retreat: Into the Heart of Grief DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/a-preview-of-the-clergy-reset-retreat-into-the-heart-of-grief/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/clergy-retreat-preview.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816 DTSTAMP:20260224T000501Z CREATED:20250505T163832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T000501Z UID:10000009-1755216000-1755302399@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Clergy Reset Retreat last day of earlybird registration DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/clergy-reset-retreat-last-day-of-earlybird-registration/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/clergy-retreat-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTSTAMP:20250505T173853Z CREATED:20250505T173826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T173853Z UID:10000021-1754006400-1754092799@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Summer term ends DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/summer-term-ends/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705 DTSTAMP:20250505T173649Z CREATED:20250505T173628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T173649Z UID:10000020-1751587200-1751673599@meadville.edu SUMMARY:July 4th Holiday DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/july-4th-holiday/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTSTAMP:20250505T173551Z CREATED:20250505T173523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T173551Z UID:10000019-1750291200-1750377599@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Juneteenth Holiday DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/juneteenth-holiday/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622 DTSTAMP:20250604T184728Z CREATED:20250604T183608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T184728Z UID:10000027-1750204800-1750550399@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Meadville Lombard at General Assembly DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/meadville-lombard-at-general-assembly/ CATEGORIES:Public Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GA_TheoSelfie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617 DTSTAMP:20250505T173058Z CREATED:20250505T173030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T173058Z UID:10000017-1750032000-1750118399@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Summer billing/financial aid disbursements begin DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/summer-billing-financial-aid-disbursements-begin/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614 DTSTAMP:20250505T172629Z CREATED:20250505T172605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T172629Z UID:10000016-1749772800-1749859199@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Summer Term: Drop/Add deadline (without penalty) DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/summer-term-drop-add-deadline-without-penalty/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603 DTSTAMP:20250505T172455Z CREATED:20250505T172402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T172455Z UID:10000015-1748822400-1748908799@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Summer term begins DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/summer-term-begins/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTSTAMP:20250505T172305Z CREATED:20250505T172214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T172305Z UID:10000014-1747526400-1747612799@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Commencement DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/commencement/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521 DTSTAMP:20250505T173158Z CREATED:20250505T173130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T173158Z UID:10000018-1747353600-1747785599@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Summer break June 16-20 DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/summer-break-june-16-20/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTSTAMP:20250505T172146Z CREATED:20250505T172116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T172146Z UID:10000013-1747353600-1747439999@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Spring grades due DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/spring-grades-due/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTSTAMP:20250505T171945Z CREATED:20250505T171739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T171945Z UID:10000012-1746748800-1746835199@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Spring term ends DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/spring-term-ends/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTSTAMP:20250505T165939Z CREATED:20250505T165414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T165939Z UID:10000011-1746748800-1746835199@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Graduate grades are due to the registrar DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/graduate-grades-are-due-to-the-registrar/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTSTAMP:20250505T171445Z CREATED:20250505T165021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T171445Z UID:10000010-1746748800-1746835199@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Graduates: Books due in the library & MLTS debts MUST be paid DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/graduates-books-due-in-the-library-mlts-debts-must-be-paid/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506 DTSTAMP:20250505T171210Z CREATED:20250501T231748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T171210Z UID:10000005-1746403200-1746489599@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Graduates: All work is due DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/graduates-all-work-is-due/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260224T000545Z CREATED:20250505T205311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T000545Z UID:10000022-1745924400-1747746000@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Leadership Capstone: Non-profit Management for Religious Professionals & Faith-based Leaders DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/leadership-capstone-non-profit-management/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260224T000553Z CREATED:20250505T154738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T000553Z UID:10000008-1741680000-1748970000@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Beloved Conversations WITHIN: Un/Learning for Liberation (Only for White people) DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/beloved-conversations-within-un-learning-for-liberation-only-for-white-people/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ulfl-with-title-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T150000 DTSTAMP:20250719T001317Z CREATED:20250719T000353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T001317Z UID:10000034-1740571200-1740582000@meadville.edu SUMMARY:How to Actually Show Up: Public Intimacy and Leadership DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/how-to-actually-show-up-public-intimacy-and-leadership/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/show-up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260224T000612Z CREATED:20250502T000259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T000612Z UID:10000006-1725350400-1748624400@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Beloved Conversations: AMONG DESCRIPTION:<< Back to LIGHT Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) \n \n \n \n \n \n August 9\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n A collaborative retreat for Unitarian Universalist and UU-adjacent young adults (ages 18–35) who are curious about leadership\, ministry\, faith formation\, community building\, and the future of our movement. Through conversation\, covenant\, creativity\, and shared spiritual practice\, participants will explore their gifts\, deepen relationships\, and experiment together with new possibilities for congregational and movement life. Together\, participants will develop practical resources such as worship elements\, faith development materials\, rituals\, community engagement projects\, and other tools that can be shared across our wider UU community. The program includes a pre-retreat online gathering\, an immersive weekend retreat experience\, and a follow-up online session to continue learning and collaboration. Whether you are a lay leader\, religious professional\, seminarian\, activist\, artist\, or simply wondering how your gifts might serve the world\, Summer Sojourn offers space to imagine\, create\, and grow alongside peers who care deeply about faith\, justice\, and community. \n \n \n \n \n Who Emerging and Young Adults (18–35) WhenMonday\, July 27: one-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded)Friday\, July 31 – Sunday\, August 2: in-person weekend immersionSunday\, August 9: two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) Where Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Evanston\, IllinoisContact Mary Shelden at marylambshelden@gmail.comCapacity: Limited to 24 participants Cost is $125 plus travel expenses \n \n \n \n Registration closes Monday\, July 20\, 2026.Come as you are. Leave with new companions\, new skills\, and new possibilities for the journey ahead. Summer Sojourn is grateful for funding from the Midwest UU Conference’s Dismantling White Supremacy Culture Grant\, which makes this pilot possible. Housing and some meals are provided during the weekend immersion. Participants are responsible for travel expenses and additional meals. \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE ON POPULI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n LIGHT Courses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Summer grades due \n\n\n \n \n September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion URL:https://meadville.edu/event/beloved-conversations-among/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-24-at-1.50.55 PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR