United Church of Christ
United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, we welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all.
The Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ (UCC) equips a courageous Church alive with Christ’s transforming love.
July 2022
1-Day Family Canoeing Event
This event has been canceled. Twin Cities area (locations available soon) | hosted by Camp Amnicon Join us for a day canoeing on the Mississippi River in a Montreal canoe or on a beautiful, guided hike. The staff of Camp Amnicon will serve as hosts for these and other fun activities for all ages. No experience is necessary to paddle, as our guides will, well, guide us the whole way. Families and individuals are invited to engage their senses, whether…
Find out more »1-Day Family Canoeing Event
This event has been canceled. Twin Cities area (locations available soon) | hosted by Camp Amnicon Join us for a day canoeing on the Mississippi River in a Montreal canoe or on a beautiful, guided hike. The staff of Camp Amnicon will serve as hosts for these and other fun activities for all ages. No experience is necessary to paddle, as our guides will, well, guide us the whole way. Families and individuals are invited to engage their senses, whether…
Find out more »1-Day Spiritual and Sustainability Farm Initiative
This event has been canceled. On the northern side of town, tucked behind a car dealership, is a sustainable oasis. Kent Scheer has spent most of his life integrating sustainable farming, forestry, spirituality, and the arts on his old family farm. Sculptures from local artists lead the ways on several well-maintained paths through the trees and gardens. There are places to sit and take in all that the environment has to share. During our time, Kent and friends will share…
Find out more »Summer Rural Immersion – Middle Schoolers
“What Does Sustainability Look Like from a Farming Perspective?” “An opportunity for youth to experience rural life, meet local folk, visit farms and production facilities, and reflect on our relationship to the land on which we live and depend.” ~ Shalom Hill Farms This is a unique opportunity for youth to experience rural farm life, explore justice issues from a rural perspective, and share stories unique to each of us. While there may be some farm work to do, this…
Find out more »Summer Rural Immersion – High School
“What Does Sustainability Look Like from a Farming Perspective?” “An opportunity for youth to experience rural life, meet local folk, visit farms and production facilities, and reflect on our relationship to the land on which we live and depend.” ~ Shalom Hill Farms This is a unique opportunity for youth to experience rural farm life, explore justice issues from a rural perspective, and share stories unique to each of us. While there may be some farm work to do, this…
Find out more »August 2022
FourTHursday
Come together with colleagues for lunch, conversation, mutual support, and shared resourcing. The summer conversations will not include a formal presentation but will provide space for building relationships and for participants to bring questions and issues for the gathered community to help resource. There will also be space for reflection, shared wondering, and simply being together. Register to join in-person for lunch and conversation or to participate via Zoom. For the May gathering, in-person participants will be required to wear…
Find out more »September 2022
Men’s Wilderness Retreat
After the success of last year’s Women’s Wilderness Retreat, we have asked Camp Amnicon to host a Men’s Retreat with the same atmosphere. Spend the weekend hiking through acres of forest, marshland, and Lake Superior shoreline, along with paddling on the lake in a Montreal canoe (with at least 10 participants). Sleep in a bed inside a tent, enjoying the sounds of nature (and some snoring) and feeling the crispness of the air. With a hearty breakfast and morning prayer,…
Find out more »Women’s Retreat
“Women as Storytellers and Healers” Throughout the centuries varying cultures have pushed feminine voices to the margins. Yet hidden deep in Scripture and other texts are stories of the mental and spiritual strength of women who have carried the gauntlet of Spiritual Wisdom and Humanity on their shoulders. Join us for a weekend filled with their stories, as we learn to share our own stories of struggles and joys with the next generation of women and men ready to author…
Find out more »Women’s Wilderness Retreat
After the wonderful experience last fall, we’re heading back for another round! Join with other women from around Minnesota for a weekend of hiking through wooded hills and marshes and exploring the amazing shore of Lake Superior. With enough participants, there is a chance to paddle on the lake in one of the Montreal canoes or take a leisurely paddle on the Amnicon River that spills into Lake Superior. Begin and end each day around the campfire with spirit-filled conversations,…
Find out more »October 2022
Fall Youth Gathering
“UCC 101” What is this thing we call the United Church of Christ and why does it matter? Join us as we explore and share what faith and belonging mean and how the UCC speaks and act out its theology. Wait…what’s that word “theology”? There will be plenty of fun, food, conversations, sleep, and downtime during this weekend. There is even time to use the indoor climbing wall! Cost: Early registration before August 12 is $100; after August 12 cost…
Find out more »November 2022
Spiritual Immersion Through the Seasons
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul” ― John Muir Each season you are invited to a new space in Minnesota, to rest and renew. Each event will encourage discussion around connections with the Sacred in each of nature’s seasons and our own lives. Using gentle hikes, bird watching, meditation, and discussion, participants are encouraged to leave their worries at home and find their soul rhythm in natural spaces and deep conversations. Come to…
Find out more »January 2023
Spiritual Immersion Through the Seasons
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul” ― John Muir Each season you are invited to a new space in Minnesota, to rest and renew. Each event will encourage discussion around connections with the Sacred in each of nature’s seasons and our own lives. Using gentle hikes, bird watching, meditation, and discussion, participants are encouraged to leave their worries at home and find their soul rhythm in natural spaces and deep conversations. Come to…
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