S.P.I.R.I.T. Family Gathering


S.P.I.R.I.T. Family Gathering
Date/Time
Registration Begins
8/5/2022
Last Day To Register
10/21/2022 12:00 PM
Location
5734 Durbin Rd
Bellville, OH 44813, US
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S.P.I.R.I.T.: Sacred.Pride.Inclusivity.Reflecting.Inspired.Together: 

UPDATE 10/17/2022: We are anticipating this to be a very small gathering and so the programming will be more informal.  There is still time for more to register and join us for Saturday only.

 

 

 

 

Calling all LGBTQIA members, allies, and their families from across the Heartland Conference to gather for a time of community, connections, celebration, and dreaming about future opportunities for this community in the Heartland Conference.

 
Register today for:
  • The main event Saturday, October 22nd: Saturday only $15 per person.
    • 5 years old and under free
    • Household/chosen family units maximum $75 for Saturday only.
    • If you have more than 5 family members over 5 years old. contact Jill Frey at jill@heartlanducc.org or 740-901-0740 for a discount code.
  • Friday and/or Saturday night:
    • Add on a room/cabin for your family and/or friends for $80/room per night (if a group of friends is registering separately, one should reserve the room and all should answer the question of whom they will be rooming with.)
    • Add on individual $25 spending the night sharing a room/cabin with a random Multi Gendered group of adults. (Adults only) 

Please note:

  • All minor children (17 and under) must be accompanied and supervised by their parent/guardian. 
  • Parents/guardians should register attending participants (adults and children) from the same family household at the same time
  • Individual Adult participants should register themselves individually
Tentative Schedule:
Friday night option:
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Friday evening/Saturday breakfast and early morning activities are on your own. The first 8 families/groups that register will have a room in Memorial. Each room sleeps 8-10 in bunk beds and has its own private bathroom with one toilet, shower, and sink.  A common kitchen will be available with  Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and a stove/oven. Memorial has air conditioning and heating as well as a fireplace in the common gathering space. Additional accommodations may be available if needed.
Saturday:
  • 10am - Arrival/check-in
  • Get to know you games and activities all together
  • Introduce S.P.I.R.I.T. in the Heartland and begin brainstorming future ways to connect.
  • Camp Activities* available
  • Camp Lunch is provided in the dining hall
  • More Camp Activities* are available
  • Wrap up dreaming/planning session for future opportunities
  • Worship Celebration
  • 5 pm - structured activities end

Informal evening activities for those who want to stay. 

* Camp Activities could include: Archery, Hikes, Ga-Ga Ball, Volley Ball, Basketball, Craft, Songs/Music/Jam session, Scavenger hunt, camp service project, board games, Giant Jenga, or hanging out with new and old friends.

Saturday Night/Sunday morning option:
  • For those wanting to stay the night  
  • Dinner and Breakfast are on your own. Same accommodations as Friday, see above. Other spaces can be available if needed.
  • There are also many options close in town for dinner if you want to leave camp and come back.  Pizza can also be delivered to camp. Staff can advise.
  • Participants are welcome to stay on Sunday and explore camp on their own.

 

For more information or additional questions contact Jill Frey, jill@heartlanducc.org or 740-901-0734

 
 
 
Contact E-mail
Cost
$15.00 per Adults
$15.00 per Minor 6-17 years old
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be offered only if a cancellation is made and a refund is requested in writing to jill@heartlanducc.org before October 16th.

Heartland Conference UCC

PO Box 1230
Worthington, OH 43085
800-282-0740