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Upcoming Events & Retreats
Below you will find a current list of upcoming events with links to their respective pages. Feel free to copy to send out in your congregation's newsletters.
Youth CONs
Feb 7 - April 5, 2020
A Youth CONference is a gathering of Unitarian Universalist youth and advisors from congregations all over the southeast (and sometimes beyond!) for a weekend program filled with a variety of workshops, activities, good food, a safe environment and warm, cozy cabins.
PAL planning Feb 7-9
Elementary CON March 13-15
Intermediate CON March 27-29
High School CON April 3-5
SEUUMA Spring Retreat
March 9 - 12, 2020
Join colleagues from the Southeast UUMA Chapter for a time of self-care and personal reflection. Embodied practices will compliment sessions based on the shame-resilience curriculum developed by Dr. Brene Brown.
We all know that we need to take care of ourselves so that we can care for others. Negative coping can take a toll on our physical health as well as our capacity for compassion. It can also impact our ability to be in relation with our ministerial colleagues. As members of the UUMA, we are all working to improve collegial connections and the way we hold each other accountable. One of the ways we can do this is to strengthen our ability to face shame.
Easter Work Weekend
April 10-12, 2020
Some may put on their finest, but you don't need to put on your Sunday best this Easter. Come join us at The Mountain to tackle several work projects and get to know and work with staff, as well as fellow volunteers who love The Mountain.
Spring is the time of rebirth and renewal. For the Mountain this is just as true, as the leaves return and spring flowers emerge you can feel The Mountain coming alive! Come give it a helping hand. Bring your spirit to The Mountain to embrace the season of rejuvenation! Renew yourself and The Mountain as you help us prep for a season of excitement.
Many hands make light work, Bring new friends to experience The Mountain.
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Low program cost
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Children's programing available for typical spring activity
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Enjoy a Friday night campfire for fellowship
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Saturday evening concert
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Sunday easter worship
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Work for all abilities and skillsets available.
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Soon we will post information for projects and tool requirements,
Music Week
April 12 - 17, 2020
The focus will be on voice as well as instruments. Bring your dulcimers, flutes, drums, guitars and instruments of your own. You’ll learn new music and techniques. Enjoy free concert and sense of harmony as we enjoy nature, friendship, and each other talents.
UUCA Atlanta Retreat
April 17 - 19
At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA) you will find a faith community that encourages and supports your religious curiosity and spiritual growth. We invite you to bring your whole self to this community: your curiosity, your full identify, and your unique talents.
UU WomenSpirit Spring
April 22 - 26, 2020
We are an all-women organization that was formed out of Unitarian Universalist traditions with an emphasis on exploring and celebrating the Feminine Divine in her many forms.
GSV Spring
May 8-10
We are committed to creating safe, sacred space that is open to all
spiritual paths, wherein men who love men may explore and
strengthen spiritual identity.
We are committed to creating a spiritual community with the intent
to heal, nurture our gifts and potential, and live with integrity in the world.
We are committed to supporting others in their spiritual growth by
sharing experiences and insights.
Road Scholar - Switchbacks and Summits
May 17 - 22
In the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, wildflowers line rugged trails and switchbacks guide determined hikers to awe-inspiring summits to look out upon sparkling mountain lakes and green pastures. With a band of like-minded hikers & an expert naturalist, learn about wildflowers, trees, plants and rock formations. Discover the charming hidden-gem town of Highlands, and top off an incredible week of hiking with a farm-to-table feast and Appalachian music.
Homecoming
May 22 - 26
Come return home and reunite with your extended Mountain family and community! We're welcoming new and old friends and family alike to come enjoy a taste of Mountain life:
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Paarticipate in the Annual Meeting
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Enjoy the Alumni meet up & BBQ
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Grooving on the green
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Live music & games on Saturday
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Endowment Board Dessert Reception
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Mountain excursions
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Sunday Worship & Memorial Service
Young Adult Con
May 29 - 31, 2020
Young Adult Unitarian Universalists rarely find spaces to gather. However, The Mountain works to create that space. Join us in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, where you will be a part of a dedicated community of shared values. Here, you can meet other young adult UUs at workshops, social hour, or our open mic and dance party.
UU Church of Spartanburg Mountain Gathering
May 29 - 31
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg annual Mountain gathering. Join your congregation here on The Mountain.
MountainCamp!
June 14 - July 25
For 40 years, The Mountain has provided enriching Unitarian Universalist youth summer camp programs filled with recreation, adventure, education and creativity.
Beginning Camp June 14-20
Ascender June 14-25
CIT I June 14-July 11
CIT II June 14-July 25
Senior High Camp June 14-27
Farm Camp June 21-27
Intermediate Camp June 28-July 11
Outdoor Skills June 28-July 11
Elementary Camp July 12-25
Explorers July 12-25
Southeast LREDA
July 12 - 17
If ever there was an era for religious educators as leaders, we are in it NOW! And with it, adt years of absence, comes the return of Leadership School for Religious Educators (LSRE). This year's RE Week at The Mountain we've brought together a stellar group of religious educators leading this groundbreaking conference.
Intergenerational Camp
July 26 - 31
A Summer Camp experience for all ages! In this program The Mountain welcomes everyone to join in the fun of a MountainCamp experience. Adults and families come together for workshops, crafts, hiking, campfires, music and singing, storytelling, time for relaxation and reflection. Individual adults, parents, children, grandparents… all are welcome!
Summer Camp makes memories that last a lifetime.
Climate Justice: The Past Informs The Future
A Conference to Renew The Self and Care for The Earth
August 2- 7
Meet Us at The Mountain, Featuring:
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Decolonization and Intersectionality
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Climate Science and Impacts
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A Way Forward With Knowledge and Action
Intergenerational Program:
Youth (12-17) Track
Environmental Program
for Children (3-11)
Visual Arts Week
August 20 - 26
Join fellow visual artists for our first annual gathering to retreat and explore.Enjoy workshops and time-on-your-own to create in the splendor of the temperate rainforest by waterfalls, grand vistas and deep woods.
A portion of the proceeds support The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center.
Road Scholar -
From Farm & Forest to Fork
September 27 - Oct 2
Harvest food from farm and forest, learn gardening techniques you can apply anywhere, and even make some salve to take home with you!
Join local experts in experiencing all things native: you’ll learn plant identification, engage in hands-on application of natural gardening practices, help remove invasive plant species and even harvest some of the foods that you will eat during the program.
SUUFI
October 4 - 9
Why Attend SUUFI 2020…?
Personal growth from compelling program elements.
Enjoy the Autumn cool and color at 4200’ above sea level. Fantastic (40 mile) vista of mountains and National Forests.
Hiking and excursions. Really good food—vegan, vegetarian, and traditional. Renewed relationships and community. No traffic, a break from “e-obsession”, no hassle.
Feeling of “soaring”—you're at peace, at “home”!
UU Womenspirit Fall
Oct 14 - 18, 2020
We are an all-women organization that was formed out of Unitarian Universalist traditions with an emphasis on exploring and celebrating the Feminine Divine in her many forms.
Road Scholar - Switchbacks and Summits
Oct 18 - 23
In the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, wildflowers line rugged trails and switchbacks guide determined hikers to awe-inspiring summits to look out upon sparkling mountain lakes and green pastures. With a band of like-minded hikers & an expert naturalist, learn about wildflowers, trees, plants and rock formations. Discover the charming hidden-gem town of Highlands, and top off an incredible week of hiking with a farm-to-table feast and Appalachian music.
Posters for Upcoming Events
Events to be on the look out for!
Below you will find a flyer of year round UU centered programing offered at The Mountain.
We'd encourage your congregation to download the flyer for distribution and display.
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