RE-IMAGINE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
LIFESPAN CONFERENCE
WHEN
JULY 14-21 2018
WHERE
STAR ISLANDIsles of Shoals, NH
THE 2018 LIFESPAN CONFERENCE
Me to We: Building spiritual communities that value relationships and nurture spiritual transformation.
From wanting a place to raise grounded, thoughtful children, to seeking a community of justice-focused people, to finding a spiritual home in a welcoming environment, people come to our Unitarian Universalist communities for a variety of reasons. How can we as professional religious educators, ministers, RE teachers, and care givers foster and maintain relationships that lift up our members and create an environment of thriving spiritual transformation? Join us as we re-imagine a comprehensive approach to religious education that truly embraces the understanding that the whole church is religious education.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
For Religious Educators
It can be hard as a Religious Educator or a volunteer to find time for reflection, continuing education and networking with colleagues. Fortunately, a week on Star Island provides all three of these. Our programs have included Renissance Modules, workshops that give credit toward toward credentialing, and workshops that include vital and useful information for anyone working with faith formation in congregations.
We encourage you to bring your entire family – there is something for everyone here. Visit our Things to Do and Young People’s Program pages to learn more.
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This Year's Speakers
Listen, Learn, Get inspired.
Rev. Dr. Leon Dunkley
Minister of the Week
Kim Sweeney
"The Future of Faith Formation: Moving from Me to We"
Laura Beth Brown
"Embracing Family Ministry"
Jennie Mulqueen
"Spiritual Parenting"
Suzanne O’Neil
"SoulCollage®"
Julie Rigano
"Storytelling"
Tracy Breneman
Multicultural Renaissance Module
Natalie Fenimore
Multicultural Renaissance Module
Event Schedule
Bring the family - there's something for everyone!
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Arrive at dock, park, unload and check in
The ferry dock is at 315 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH. Those arriving after 12:30pm run the risk of not receiving their luggage until Monday.
Board the Thomas Laighton
Arrive on Star Island
Down time, relax – hospitality on front porch
Mandatory Island Orientation
Fire, Water, Safety MANDATORY orientation for all – Elliott
Social Hours
Social Hours: with alcohol + non-alcoholic beverages/snacks – Lindquist Deck/12-step meeting – Art Barn
Dinner
Dinner – Dining Room
Mandatory Parent Orientation
MANDATORY orientation for parents of Jr. & Sr. High Youth & the Youth – Elliott
Evening Activities
Relax, snack bar open, optional activities in Oceanic Lobby
Childcare on Duty
Childcare on Duty – 2nd floor Oceanic
6th grade & younger in rooms
Worship
Worship – meet on Oceanic porch for candle- lit, silent, processional to Chapel
7th-9th grade in rooms / Snack Bar Closes
10th-12th grade in rooms / Island Quiet Time for All
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Yoga
Yoga - Brookfield
Coffee / Swim
Coffee & Wake Up Singers – Porch / Polar Bear Swim – Dock
Morning Chapel
Morning Chapel for Adults & Youth
Breakfast
Breakfast – Dining Hall
All Together Worship
All Together Worship – Elliott (Kim will weave in an intro to the theme talk as part of worship)
Meeting for Parents of Young Children
Meeting of parents of young children (Nursery – Elementary) – Elliott
Break / Young People's Program
Coffee & Tea Break – Porch / Young People’s Program begins
Morning Workshops Begin
Morning Programs End
Please pick up children from their groups
Lunch
Lunch – Dining Room
Island Quiet Hour
(in room or quiet activities)
Auction / Historical Tour
Auction set-up in Lobby / Historical Tour – Meets on front porch
Porch Chat
Porch Chat - Porch
Art Barn Open
Multigenerational Tie-Dye
Multigenerational Tie-Dye I – Brookfield porch
Talent Show Rehearsal
Talent Show Rehearsal - Elliott
Social Hours
Social Hours: with alcohol + non-alcoholic beverages & snacks – Lindquist Deck / 12-step meeting – Art Barn
Dinner
Evening Event
Evening Event: Bonfire on the rocks – West rocks
Childcare on Duty
Childcare on Duty – 2nd floor Oceanic
6th grade & younger in their own rooms
Worship
Worship – meet on Oceanic porch for candle- lit processional to Chapel
7th-9th grade in their own rooms / Snack Bar Closes
10th-12th grade in their own rooms / Island Quiet Time for All
Monday, July 16, 2018
Yoga
Yoga - Brookfield
Coffee / Swim
Coffee & Wake Up Singers – Porch / Polar Bear Swim – Dock
Morning Chapel
Morning Chapel for Adults & Youth
Breakfast
Breakfast – Dining Hall
Conference Photo
Conference photo - Oceanic Steps
Young People's Program Begins
Theme Talk
Theme Talk - Elliott
Break
Coffee & Tea Break – Porch
Morning Workshops Begin
Morning Programs End
Please pick up children from their groups
Lunch
Lunch – Dining Room
Island Quiet Hour
(in room or quiet activities)
Porch Chat
Porch Chat - Porch
Art Barn Open
Multigenerational Tie-Dye
Multigenerational Tie-Dye I – Brookfield porch
Geology Walk
Geology Walk – Marine Lab
Talent Show Rehearsal
Talent Show Rehearsal - Elliott
New Shoalers Check-in
New Shoalers check-in with reps from exec. staff – Writing Room
Social Hour
Social Hour: with alcohol + non-alcoholic beverages & snacks – Lindquist Deck / 12-step meeting – Art Barn
Dinner
Dinner - Dining Room
Evening Event
Evening Event: Bingo - Snack Bar
Childcare on Duty / Rocks off limits until Sunrise
Childcare on Duty – 2nd floor Oceanic
6th grade & younger in their own rooms
7th-9th grade in their own rooms / Snack Bar Closes
10th-12th grade in their own rooms / Island Quiet Time for All
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Bird Walk
Bird Walk - Meet at Marine Lab
Yoga
Yoga - Brookfield
Coffee / Swim
Coffee & Wake Up Singers – Porch / Polar Bear Swim – Dock
Morning Chapel
Morning Chapel for Adults & Youth
Breakfast
Breakfast – Dining Hall
Young People's Program Begins
Theme Talk
Theme Talk - Elliott
Break
Coffee & Tea Break – Porch
Morning Workshops Begin
Morning Programs End
Please pick up children from their groups
Lunch
Lunch – Dining Room
Island Quiet Hour
(in room or quiet activities)
Appledore Trip
Appledore Trip - meet at well house
Porch Chat & Afternoon Activities
Porch Chat - Porch / Multigen Game: Norm’s Neighborhood – Sandpiper / Island Systems and Sustainability Tour (Meet on front porch)
Art Barn Open
Last call to rinse your tie-dye shirt!
Multigenerational Tie-Dye I – Brookfield porch
Geology Walk
Geology Walk – Marine Lab
Talent Show Rehearsal
Talent Show Rehearsal - Elliott
Social Hour
Social Hour: with alcohol + non-alcoholic beverages & snacks – Lindquist Deck / 12-step meeting – Art Barn
Dinner
Dinner - Dining Room
Evening Event
Dance ‘til you Drop!! – Elliott
Childcare on Duty / Rocks off limits until Sunrise
Childcare on Duty – 2nd floor Oceanic
Jr. Youth Late Night
Jr. Youth Late Night – Brookfield
7th-9th grade in their own rooms / Snack Bar Closes
10th-12th grade in their own rooms / Island Quiet Time for All
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Yoga
Yoga - Brookfield
Coffee / Swim
Coffee & Wake Up Singers – Porch / Polar Bear Swim – Dock
Low Tide Walk
Low Tide Walk - Marine Lab
Morning Chapel
Morning Chapel for Adults & Youth
Breakfast
Breakfast – Dining Hall
Young People's Program Begins
Theme Talk
Theme Talk - Elliott
Break
Coffee & Tea Break – Porch
Morning Workshops Begin
Morning Programs End
Please pick up children from their groups
Lunch
Lunch – Dining Room
Island Quiet Hour
(in room or quiet activities)
Porch Chat
Porch Chat - Porch
Art Barn Open
Multigenerational Tie-Dye
Multigenerational Tie-Dye I – Brookfield porch
Talent Show Rehearsal
Talent Show Rehearsal - Elliott
New Shoalers Check-in
New Shoalers check-in with reps from exec. staff – Writing Room
Social Hour
Social Hour: with alcohol + non-alcoholic beverages & snacks – Lindquist Deck / 12-step meeting – Art Barn
Lobster Dinner
(ticket needed)
Dinner
Dinner - Dining Room
Evening Event
Evening Event: Talent Show - Elliott
Childcare on Duty / Rocks off limits until Sunrise
Childcare on Duty – 2nd floor Oceanic
Evening Chapel – Chapel (Senior Youth leading)
Sr. Youth Sleepover
Sr. Youth Sleepover – Brookfield
7th-9th grade in their own rooms / Snack Bar Closes
Island Quiet Time for All
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Yoga
Yoga - Brookfield
Coffee / Swim
Coffee & Wake Up Singers – Porch / Polar Bear Swim – Dock
Morning Chapel
Morning Chapel for Adults & Youth
Breakfast
Breakfast – Dining Hall
Young People's Program Begins
Theme Talk
Theme Talk - Elliott
Break
Coffee & Tea Break – Porch
Morning Workshops Begin
Morning Programs End
Please pick up children from their groups
Lunch
Lunch – Dining Room
Island Quiet Hour
(in room or quiet activities)
Porch Chat
Porch Chat - Porch
Art Barn Open
Softball LRE vs. Pels
Ice cream social
Front Porch
Social Hour
Social Hour: with alcohol + non-alcoholic beverages & snacks – Lindquist Deck / 12-step meeting – Art Barn
Auction Closes
Dinner
Dinner - Dining Room
Childcare on Duty
Childcare on Duty – 2nd floor Oceanic
Evening Event
Evening Event: Pel Show – Oceanic Lobby
Evening Chapel / Rocks off limits until sunrise
7th-9th grade in their own rooms / Snack Bar Closes
10th-12th grade in their own rooms / Island Quiet Time for All
Friday, July 20, 2018
Yoga
Yoga - Brookfield
Coffee / Swim
Coffee & Wake Up Singers – Porch / Polar Bear Swim – Dock
Morning Chapel
Morning Chapel for Adults & Youth
Breakfast
Breakfast – Dining Hall
Young People's Program Begins
Theme Talk
Theme Talk - Elliott
Break
Coffee & Tea Break – Porch
Morning Workshops Begin
For Sr. Youth
PIT (Pelicans-In-Training) Tour
Morning Programs End
Please pick up children from their groups
Lunch
Lunch – Dining Room
Island Quiet Hour
(in room or quiet activities)
Duct Tape Regatta
Best to watch from lawn or dock. Needs to be high tide.
Porch Chat
Porch Chat - Porch
Sr. Youth Bridging
Elliott
Social Hour
Social Hour: with alcohol + non-alcoholic beverages & snacks – Lindquist Deck / 12-step meeting – Art Barn
Dinner Banquet
Dining Room
Childcare on Duty
Childcare on Duty – 2nd floor Oceanic
Evening Chapel / Rocks off limits until sunrise
7th-9th grade in their own rooms / Snack Bar Closes
10th-12th grade in their own rooms / Island Quiet Time for All
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Luggage out of rooms
Polar Bear Dip
Room Checkout
Breakfast
Board the Thomas Laighton
Ferry Departure
Arrival in Portsmouth
(Printable LRE Week Schedule 2018)
* NOTE: This schedule preliminary and subject to change.