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Unitarian Universalism has been described as a “Religion of our Time.”  It is a challenging identity for us to claim.  Do we have enough faith in our faith to move in from the religious margins?  Are we really “religion-lite,” a convenient home for those fleeing the certainties and the dogmas of other faith? Is our Good News deep enough and life transforming enough for us to offer it up to our hurting world?

Join us as we reflect on whether we might, in fact, have a critical role to play in these divisive times and what spiritual challenges face us as liberal religious people today.

  

Featuring as guest minister and speaker 

The Reverend William G. Sinkford

Senior minister, First Unitarian Church, Portland, Oregon, USA

 

WHAT HAPPENS AT A RETREAT?

EUU retreats offer something for people of all ages. Here’s what you can expect.

Friday

People begin arriving in the late afternoon on Friday, but the first event is dinner that evening. After this, an evening activity helps us get to know each other. Informal socializing goes on into the night, and if you like to sing or play a guitar, you will find lots of good company.

Saturday

The theme talk for adults takes place on Saturday morning. At this retreat, Rev Sinkford will help us explore the challenges and rewards of a liberal faith. After lunch you will have a choice of various workshops, tours and other activities. The young people have their own program in the morning and afternoon. Saturday evening activities will include a presentation by the children and a talent show where you can share your own particular talent, or just enjoy watching the show. In the past, we have seen young and older performers share karate demonstrations, classical music played on a garden hose, serious and more informal music, comedy routines, poems, and dances. You are assured of a good audience, so bring your talent!

 

Sunday

The morning worship service is followed by a retreat closing and invitation to the following retreat. After the noon meal, there are a lot of hugs and goodbyes.

 

Every day

Conversation and music continues each night until the early morning for those who are interested and don’t mind missing some sleep! The entire weekend is filled with activities but they are all optional, and there are many opportunities to relax, meet old friends and make new ones, and generally have a good time. EUU retreats are like family reunions where newcomers feel like members of the family right from the beginning.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

 Rolduc is a recurring retreat location that some of you will be familiar with. There are several different categories of rooms available. For rooms without WC, there are WCs close by in the halls. ALL ROOMS INCLUDE A SINK, whether they have a WC/shower or not.

 

 

WHAT WILL IT COST?

• Retreat fees include accommodation, meals, and all activities for the entire retreat. (You will have to pay for your own after-dinner drinks, and there may be a small fee for a tour or other special workshop, to be paid onsite.) 
  
• A 10 euro discount will be given for all adult EUU members.
  

Room description	Adult	Young Adult (19-25yrs)	Teen (12-18yrs)	Child (4-11yrs)	Infant (0-3yrs)
Single room with WC	250 €	n/a	n/a	n/a	0 €
Single room without WC	200 €	n/a	n/a	n/a	0 €
Double room with WC	210 €	145 €	60 €	40 €	0 €
Double room without WC	185 €	125 €	50 €	30 €	0 €
7- or 10-bed apt with WC*	185 €	125 €	50 €	30 €	0 €
Shared quad room with shower and WC	210 €	145 €	60 €	40 €	0 €
Shared triple room without WC	185 €	125 €	50 €	30 €	0 €
non-resident (sleeping off-site)	130 €	75 €	40 €	20 €	0 €

* If occupancy is greater than 5, there will be a price reduction calculated at the Retreat.

 

EUU RETREAT GRANTS

We firmly believe that no one should miss a retreat for lack of funds. That is why EUU has a grant fund.  When you register, please consider adding a little extra for the grant fund.

To apply for a grant, please write to EUU Treasurer John Hertz (treasurer@europeanuu.org) explaining your situation. We understand that there are many reasons you may need some help to attend – please don’t be shy. All requests are treated confidentially.  Please submit your grant request by March 4, 2012.


WORKSHOPS

 

MUSIC

EUU retreats offer a variety of musical opportunities, for both performance and listening, over the course of the weekend. Bring your instrument and/or your voice and join in the EUU Choir, instrumental music for the Sunday Service, the Saturday talent show, or the late-night singing and playing sessions.  Music Director Marcie McGaughey leads our Sunday service choir and co-ordinates formal music for the weekend. If you want to join either to play an instrument or sing, write Marcie (gmmcbehl@web.de).

 

REGISTRATION

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QUESTIONS?

Ask the Retreat Committee (RetreatCommittee@europeanuu.org).