In the Belly of the Whale: Theologies of Play and Rest
Sunday, June 18, 2023, 1:00pm ET through Monday, June 19, 2023, 3:00pm EST
An ON-SITE retreat for Aspirants and Candidates adjacent to UUMA Ministry Days in Pittsburgh, PA

June 18-19, 2023 –  Adjacent to UUMA Ministry Days
Registration limited to 25 participants.

(This program will be based on the similar content as the November 2022 retreat.)

Description: This multi-platform retreat is offered with the option for you to gather in person in Pittsburgh, pre-Ministry Days, or with colleagues in local pods, attending via Zoom.
For Off-Site Registration, CLICK HERE.

Participants will take a deep dive into personal and collective discernment practices through poetry, embodied ritual and deep listening. With attention to theological framing and sustaining practices to support flourishing ministries, we’ll play, learn and rest in a community of care. The retreat will include approximately 10 hours of programming with ample opportunities for relaxation, recreation and networking with peers. 

Programs will begin at 1pm Eastern on Sunday, June 18 and will end at 3pm on June 19. We ask that you plan your travel so that you can attend all sessions. The UUMA will reimburse your lodging reservation for one or two nights at a rate of $100 per night depending on your arrival and departure times.  Transportation costs are also subsidized (flight, ground, train, transfers) up to $450. Additional travel and reimbursement policies can be found HERE.

Informal activities will be planned for those who arrive early or plan to stay for Ministry Days.

OFF SITE PARTICIPANTS: CLICK HERE to register

For questions about the retreat program, please contact Michelle Favreault, MFN manager. 

For questions about retreat registration and participant reimbursements, 
contact Jan Taddeo, Collegial Care Assistant.