All-Congregation Retreat 2026

10:00 AM Bus Loading at UUCSR –Bus loads at 10:00 AM and departs at 10:30 AM from UUCSR.  Barbara & Elaine will meet you in the Main Parking lot in front of the building to give you your  parking pass. Please park in the Main Parking lot in the designated area. 

10:30 AM Bus Departs from UUCSR

Lunch Lunch is not available at Camp Zeke, so please stop for lunch on your way.

Registration Registration begins at 2:30 PM  The director at Camp Zeke asks that you please do not arrive before 2:30 PM. Thank you.

Arrival Follow the signs to the office. Check-in, receive your name tag and room number and  drop off your snacks and soda. Drive to your room and unload luggage; then drive to the designated area to park. When you are ready, proceed to the Theater to sign up for workshops.

5:00–5:45 PM “In It Together” Orientation – It is very important to attend this informative, entertaining session in the Theater.

6:00–7:00 PM Dinner – Dining Hall

EVENING PROGRAMS

7:00–11:00 PM Games and Conversation and Origami in Lounge A in Building A  Bridge, Canasta, Chess, Mah-Jongg, Scrabble, and Board Games  Origami table also set up in Lounge A. Make a special origami memory in celebration of  Natalie’s Memorial Service (May 30). If you need assistance, please look for Farah Chandu who will gladly assist you. This program will be available throughout the weekend unless a workshop is scheduled for this space.

7:15–8:30 PM Small Group Ministry – Sandra Frank – Lounge C – Building C  (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)

7:15–8:30 PM Feuer Family Bingo — Fun for all in Theater. Adult beverages will be served from 7:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. during Bingo & Karaoke.  Snacks will also be served.

8:45–11:00 PM Movie Night – Attendees will watch the film Hamnet. Gym (Dance Studio) Discussion led by Angela Cesa & Don Gillespie on Saturday, May 23 during lunch. Look for reserve table.

8:45–11:00 PM Karaoke – Theater – Brian Muellers Emcees

9:00–11:00 PM Children’s Program  PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING IN THEIR CHILDREN AT THE LIBRARY / GAME ROOM  LOCATED IN THE THEATER COMPLEX AT 9:00 PM. PLEASE PICK THEM UP AND SIGN THEM OUT BY 11:00 PM  For the Children & Youth programs please see the Children’s Programming Schedule.

NOTE:

Daily Curfew: 11:00 PM – Children • Ages 2–12 (through grade 6) or at parent’s discretion.

12:00 midnight – Curfew – Teens • Ages 13–18 (grades 7–12)  It is Quiet Time after 12:00 midnight!

7:00 AM – All Day Game tables and Origami – set up in Lounge A in Building A

7:15 AM Bird Watching – Eric Titcomb – Deck outside Dining Hall (bring binoculars)

7:00 AM Early Lite Breakfast – Deck outside Dining Hall – coffee/tea, yogurt, etc.

8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast – Dining Hall  There will be coffee/tea, yogurt, etc. starting at 7:00 AM on the deck directly outside the Dining Hall.  Coffee and tea will be available all day in the Dining Hall.

MORNING PROGRAMS

9:00 AM–All Day Fitness Center will be open for adults. Tennis and Basketball Courts, Pickle Ball, Ping Pong (Theater  Patio). Pool (Game Room), Shuffleboard and Volleyball are also available. Equipment can be found in a  basket outside the Gym (Fitness Center). 

Swimming Pool – Lake – Lifeguards must be present to swim in the heated pool or to swim or go boating in the lake (kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats). The heated pool (weather permitting) and lake activities will be available Saturday & Sunday,  9am-12pm & 1:30-5:30pm.

9:00 AM–12:00 PM Children’s Program – See Children’s Program Schedule for signup 

9:15–10:15 AM Archery – Camp Zeke staff

9:30–10:30 AM Line Dance Fun – Gym (Dance Studio) (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)

10:30–12:00 PM UUA Common Read – Rev. Meagan Henry – Lounge A Building A  (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)

12:00–1:00 PM Lunch – Dining Hall

AFTERNOON PROGRAMS

1:00–3:00 PM Retreat Choir – directed by Stephen Michael Smith – Theater

1:15–2:15 PM Simple Suncatchers – Rebecca Muellers – Lounge D Building D (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)

2:30–3:30 PM Creative Imaging & Imagination (Day 1) – Ken Jordan – Lounge D Building D (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)

3:00–5:00 PM Any Given Sunday Band Rehearsal – for band members – Theater

3:30–4:30 PM Beginning Ballet – Suzanne Viverito – Gym (Dance Studio) (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)

4:30–5:30 PM Cartooning – Iris McKenna– Lounge D Building D (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)

5:00–6:00 PM Talent Show Rehearsal and Sign-in – Theater Report to Bruce & Laura Torff, Frank Doyle and Paul Drezner Ken Hughes and Eric Titcomb will assist with the rehearsals.

6:00–7:00 PM Dinner – Dining Hall

8:00–9:00 PM S’mores at the Campfire – Ken Hughes & Company – Firepit

9:15–11:00 PM A Night at the Club – The Any Given Sunday Band – Theater 

(11:30PM) Enjoy snacks with wine and beer – ADULTS ONLY.

8:30–11:00 PM Children’s Program – PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING IN THEIR CHILDREN AT THE LIBRARY / GAME ROOM LOCATED IN THE THEATER COMPLEX AT 8:30 PM  PLEASE PICK THEM UP AND SIGN THEM OUT BY 11:00PM

7:00 AM–All Day Game Tables and Origami – set up in Lounge A in Building A

7:15 AM Bird Watching – Eric Titcomb – Deck outside Dining Hall (bring binoculars) 

8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast – Dining Hall There will be coffee/tea, yogurt, etc. starting at 7:00 AM in the Dining Hall. Coffee and tea will be available all day in the Dining Hall. 

MORNING PROGRAMS 

9:00 AM–12:00 PM Children’s Programs CHILDREN & YOUTH SIGN IN AT THE LIBRARY / GAME ROOM

9:15–9:50 AM Sunday Worship Service –Sunday Worship Service – Rev. Meagan Henry – Covered Pavillion 

There are two sessions of programs. You may choose one in each session. 

PROGRAM I

10:05–11:15 AM Retreat Choir – Stephen Michael Smith – Theater

10:05– 11:05 AM - Qi Gong – Harriet McKenna – Gym (Dance Studio) (refer to the Workshop Descriptions for details) 

PROGRAM II

11:10 AM–12:05 PM Resistance Band Training – Suzanne Viverito – Gym (Dance Studio) (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)  

11:10 AM–12:05 PM Cooking Class – Kitchen – led by Camp Zeke Staff 

12:00–1:00 PM Lunch – Dining Hall – 15-minute lag time 

AFTERNOON PROGRAMS

1:00–2:30 PM Retreat Choir – directed by Stephen Michael Smith – Theater 

1:15–2:15 PM Creative Imaging & Imagination (Day 2) – Ken Jordan – Lounge D Building D (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)  

2:30–3:30 PM Balance, Coordination, and Strength – Iris McKenna – Gym (Dance Studio) (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)  

2:30–4:00 PM Pick-Up Big League Softball Game (Adults and Youth) 

Meet Ken Hughes and Eric Titcomb at the Baseball Diamond – Please remember to bring your own mitt. 

3:30–4:30 PM Slime Making – Lounge D Building D    (refer to the Workshop Description page for details)  

3:30–4:30 PM Archery – Camp Zeke Staff 

4:00–5:30 PM Talent Show Rehearsals – Theater

Report to Bruce & Laura Torff, Frank Doyle and Paul Drezner. Ken Hughes and Eric Titcomb will assist with the rehearsals.

4:45–5:45 PM Zipline 

4:45–5:45 PM Poetry Symposium – Carla Drezner – Lounge C Building C (refer to the Workshop Description for details)  

6:00–7:00 PM Dinner – Dining Hall

EVENING PROGRAMS

7:15–8:45 PM Starry Night Talent Show – Theater 

Laura & Bruce Torff, Karin Lyngstad-Hughes, Ken Hughes, Maria Doyle, Paul Drezner & Eric Titcomb

8:45–11:00 PM Ice Cream Social and Multigenerational Dance – Theater – Multigenerational Dance and the Ice Cream in Social Center.  

Adult Beverages will be served along with snack. 

DJ Frankie will provide music and fun.  

MORNING PROGRAMS

8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast – Dining Hall – Listen for announcements concerning check-out. There will be coffee/tea, yogurt, etc. starting at 7:00 AM in the Dining Hall. Please fill out the Retreat Evaluation Forms and hand them in to the Drezners.

9:30–10:00 AM Memorial Day Service – Covered Pavilion or Theater –Stephen Michael Smith and Presenters

10:00–10:15 AM Grand March – Lawn
Carla & Paul Drezner, Martha & Vince Chimienti, Bruce Torff & Eric Titcomb

10:30–11:00 AM Group Photo – In Front of the Dining Hall – Eric Titcomb

11:30 AM Bus Departure