The Fall 2013 EUU Retreat will be held on
1-3 November 2013
in Oberwesel, Germany
Along the beautiful Rhein
Our Speaker
 Our speaker will be The Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt. Senior Minister of the Fourth Universalist Society in New York City, she teaches at Union Theological Seminary, and among other things, she wants to share what she has learned about the expectations of young people coming (back) to UU.
A graduate of Yale University and Drew Theological Seminary, Rosemary was a writer and editor for 20 years before becoming a UU minister: a former editor at the New York Times Book Review, she is the author of three
books, including her memoir, Unafraid of the Dark.
She serves as the convener of OccupyFaithNYC, a multi-faith economic justice organization founded in the spirit of Occupy Wall Street. She is a founder and active member of the UU Trauma Response Ministry and Chair of Disaster Chaplaincy Services of New York, the multi-faith disaster spiritual care service for the metropolitan New York area.
The Location
.jpg) We will return to a favorite EUU site, the Jugendherberge Oberwesel, in its spectacular setting directly next to the Schönburg castle, overlooking the romantic Rhine and the vineyards covering the mountainsides.
The newly renovated center looks forward to welcoming us again. Please join us for the theme talk, workshops, worship, contemplation, singing, socializing, and a full program for children and teenagers. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Workshops, R.E. and Music
Saturday afternoon’s workshops are a perfect way for you to share with or learn from other retreat participants. There is usually a good selection ranging from meditation, music, personal development, hobbies, organization presentations, there may even be local wine-tasting! If you would like to offer a workshop, please tell us about it on the registration form, or send a message to the Retreat Committee, RetreatCommittee@europeanuu.org.
If you would like to help out with the Children’s activities or music, please indicate this on your registration form.
WHAT HAPPENS AT A RETREAT?
EUU retreats offer something for people of all ages. Here’s what you can expect.
Friday
People begin arriving in the late afternoon on Friday, but the first event is dinner that evening. After this, an evening activity helps us get to know each other. Informal socializing goes on into the night, and if you like to sing or play a guitar, you will find lots of good company.
    
Saturday
The theme talk for adults takes place on Saturday morning. At this retreat, Rev Rosemary Bray McNatt will help us explore the challenges and rewards of a liberal faith. After lunch you will have a choice of various workshops, tours and other activities. The young people have their own program in the morning and afternoon. Saturday evening activities will include a presentation by the children and a talent show where you can share your own particular talent, or just enjoy watching the show. In the past, we have seen young and older performers share karate demonstrations, classical music played on a garden hose, serious and more informal music, comedy routines, poems, and dances. You are assured of a good audience, so bring your talent!
    
Sunday
The morning worship service is followed by a retreat closing and invitation to the following retreat. After the noon meal, there are a lot of hugs and goodbyes.
    
Every day
Conversation and music continues each night until the early morning for those who are interested and don’t mind missing some sleep! The entire weekend is filled with activities but they are all optional, and there are many opportunities to relax, meet old friends and make new ones, and generally have a good time. EUU retreats are like family reunions where newcomers feel like members of the family right from the beginning.
  
We will be share information here about the newly refurbished youth hostel soon.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
Cost will be determined when "Registration" is opened.
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Room description
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Adult
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Young Adult (19-24yrs)
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Teen (13-18yrs)
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Child (4-12yrs)
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Infant (0-3yrs)
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Single room*
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Shared Double Room**
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Non-resident
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Discounts:
- EUU members will receive a 10€ discount. (Adults & young adults)
- Early registration (on or before October 15th) will receive 15€ discount. (Adults & young adults)
- Adult EUU members sharing a double room who register early (on or before October 15th) will receive a combined discount of 25€
Penalties:
- There is a cancellation charge of 50€ per adult if you cancel after October 15th.
- There is a 10 euro surcharge per adult for payment after October 1st.
- Retreat fees include accommodation, meals, and all activities for the entire retreat. (You will have to pay for your own after-dinner drinks, and there may be a small fee for a tour or other special workshop, to be paid onsite.)
EUU RETREAT GRANTS
We try to keep prices for our retreats within reach of most people, but we understand that some people still may not be able to pay the full cost. That is why EUU has a grant fund. When you register, please consider adding a little extra for the grant fund.
To apply for a grant, write to our treasurer, John Hertz, treasurer@europeanuu.org; we help as many EUU members as we can. All requests are treated confidentially. We understand that there are many reasons you may need some help to attend – please don’t be shy. Please submit your grant request by September 15, 2013.
WORKSHOPS
Saturday afternoon activities center around workshops led by volunteers attending the retreat. Can you offer a 1 to 1.5 hour workshop? Is there some particular aspect of a Challenge of a Liberal Faith that you would like to discuss or explore with others? Workshop topics and formats are always diverse, and past workshops have involved activities like dancing, art, writing, yoga, wine and beer tasting, walks in the woods and vineyards, and a walking tour of the retreat site or nearby village, as well as discussion of a myriad of other topics. Send us your proposals when you register. We will contact you in advance of the retreat to confirm the details of your workshop.
MUSIC
EUU retreats offer a variety of musical opportunities, for both performance and listening, over the course of the weekend. Bring your instrument and/or your voice and join in the EUU Choir, instrumental music for the Sunday Service, the Saturday talent show, or the late-night singing and playing sessions. Music Director Marcie McGaughey leads our Sunday service choir and co-ordinates formal music for the weekend. If you want to join either to play an instrument or sing, write Marcie (gmmcbehl@web.de).
       
Getting there
Directions will be posted before the retreat
REGISTRATION
"Registration" will be activated nearer the retreat time.
QUESTIONS?
Ask the Retreat Committee (RetreatCommittee@europeanuu.org).
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