BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Meadville Lombard Theological School - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T235959 DTSTAMP:20260501T231940Z CREATED:20260109T003243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T231940Z UID:10000039-1783814400-1784246399@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Pilgrimage in Kildare\, Ireland 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/pilgrimage-in-kildare-ireland/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ireland-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T154027Z CREATED:20260422T054706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154027Z UID:10000083-1784628000-1784631600@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Responsible Leadership Summer Series Workshop 2 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/responsible-leadership-summer-series-workshop-2/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/team.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T211117Z CREATED:20260625T192516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T211117Z UID:10000096-1785110400-1785196799@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Summer Sojourn: One-hour preliminary online session (synchronous & recorded) 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-sojourn-one-hour-preliminary-online-session-synchronous-recorded/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-07_46_48-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260226T025249Z CREATED:20260226T025249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T025249Z UID:10000066-1785456000-1785542399@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-2/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T201856Z CREATED:20260625T201431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T201856Z UID:10000097-1785456000-1785715199@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Summer Sojourn: In-person weekend immersion 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-sojourn-in-person-weekend-immersion/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-07_46_48-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T170000 DTSTAMP:20260226T025333Z CREATED:20260226T025333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T025333Z UID:10000067-1786089600-1786122000@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Summer 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/summer-grades-due/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T211330Z CREATED:20260625T205345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T211330Z UID:10000098-1786233600-1786319999@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Summer Sojourn: Two-hour follow-up online session (synchronous) 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-sojourn-two-hour-follow-up-online-session-synchronous/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-07_46_48-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T153000 DTSTAMP:20260528T034537Z CREATED:20260527T193310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T034537Z UID:10000085-1789048800-1789054200@meadville.edu SUMMARY:September UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion 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/uusd-book-discussion-september/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/swallowtail-on-flowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T154114Z CREATED:20260422T055033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T154114Z UID:10000084-1790424000-1790427600@meadville.edu SUMMARY:Responsible Leadership Summer Series Workshop 3 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/responsible-leadership-summer-series-workshop-3/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/budgeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T153000 DTSTAMP:20260528T034704Z CREATED:20260527T200036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T034704Z UID:10000088-1791468000-1791473400@meadville.edu SUMMARY:October UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion 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/october-uusd-book-discussion/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/swallowtail-on-flowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T153000 DTSTAMP:20260528T034757Z CREATED:20260527T200521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T034757Z UID:10000089-1794492000-1794497400@meadville.edu SUMMARY:November UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion 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/november-uusd-book-discussion/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/swallowtail-on-flowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T153000 DTSTAMP:20260528T034852Z CREATED:20260527T202132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T034852Z UID:10000090-1796911200-1796916600@meadville.edu SUMMARY:December UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion 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/december-uusd-book-discussion/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/swallowtail-on-flowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260528T034932Z CREATED:20260527T221456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T034932Z UID:10000091-1799935200-1799940600@meadville.edu SUMMARY:January UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion 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/january-uusd-book-discussion/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/swallowtail-on-flowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270211T153000 DTSTAMP:20260528T035117Z CREATED:20260527T221851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T035117Z UID:10000092-1802354400-1802359800@meadville.edu SUMMARY:February UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion 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/february-uusd-book-discussion/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/swallowtail-on-flowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270311T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270311T153000 DTSTAMP:20260528T035143Z CREATED:20260527T222405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T035143Z UID:10000093-1804773600-1804779000@meadville.edu SUMMARY:March UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion 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/march-uusd-book-discussion/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/swallowtail-on-flowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270408T153000 DTSTAMP:20260528T035257Z CREATED:20260527T222810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T035257Z UID:10000094-1807192800-1807198200@meadville.edu SUMMARY:April UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion 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/april-uusd-book-discussion/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/swallowtail-on-flowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270513T153000 DTSTAMP:20260528T035349Z CREATED:20260527T223203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T035349Z UID:10000095-1810216800-1810222200@meadville.edu SUMMARY:May UU Spiritual Direction Book Discussion 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/may-uusd-book-discussion/ CATEGORIES:LIGHT Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meadville.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/swallowtail-on-flowers-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR