Community Workshifts
It takes all of us to make the CERSI magic happen so we ask all adults and young adults to sign up for a workshift. These are generally short commitments…
All about Summer Institute
Who to Contact
Have a question? Ask a person with a colored bandana. If you need pastoral care, look for someone with a purple bandana. [Ministry Team] If you have a specific question…
Evenings
There is something different every evening, be sure to check your schedule to know what is happening.After dinner, we have child-friendly fun. The Young Adults host Monte Carlo night which…
Afternoons are for All Ages
After lunch, the programming is less formal. You don’t need to attend the same workshop everyday, though you are welcome to. We offer intergenerational programs, including tie dying, body art…
Summer Institute Covenant
We value the “Summer Institute Magic” that we co-create for one week every year, so we promise to: Treat each individual and their gifts with gratitude. Make space for the…
Summer Institute Right Relations Policy
We value compassion, so we promise that when any of us are out of covenant we will provide and participate in reconciliation processes so we can make our way back…
A typical day at SI
Your day begins when you want it to. No one is forcing you to get out of bed. SI’s day begins as early as 7am, when the dining hall opens for breakfast.
After breakfast, we gather for morning worship. Services are performed by ministers and lay leaders from around the district, giving you a chance to see techniques and hear sermons that you’ve never heard before. Music is supplied by our SI Chorus, which, if you like, you can join.
It’s from the morning services that your children, those younger than middle school, take off for RE, where they’ll be taught by some of the finest teachers our district has to offer, and will make friends that can last a lifetime. The Youth (middle and high school) have their own programming in the morning, so you don’t have to worry about them. (more…)
Campus map
Using this map, you can familiarize yourself with the layout of the Oberlin campus. As the committee makes decisions regarding which spaces will be used for which events, we will…
What to bring
For Registration You need to know your Family/Group name For the Community Your church/society’s banner Peek Prizes in a reusable bag (https://www.dev.cersiuu.org/blog/heres-a-peek-at-a-game-we-play/) For Your Room Sheets: Extra-long sized twin size…
Hearing Assistance
Hearing assistance will be available at Summer Institute again this year. Hearing loops will be installed in First Church (UCC) for morning worship and the theme talk, and vespers. Those…
The pub
From 9:30 PM onward, adults gather at the Pub to socialize, share a pub beverage, make music, play games and make new friends while reconnecting with old ones. It's a…
Who to contact
You might have some questions about Summer Institute. If so, please feel free to contact us at the addresses below: (more…)
Planning Council
2021 Summer Institute Planning Council Susan Roscigno – Chair Carolyn Stevens – Asst. Chair, Chair in 2022 Becky Mitchell CeeJay Cook Marion Brannan Dave Gill Christa Champion Leah Humphreys Dana…
The History of Summer Institute
CERSI 2020 - OnlineSummer InsituNo Theme SpeakerSI Chair - Cal Frye CERSI 2019 – Oberlin CollegeBuilding a Vocal CommunityTheme Speaker – Dr. Ysaye BarnwellSI Chair – Anne WilsonSlideshowBrochureOMDSI 2018 –…