Men’s Retreat
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
Friday, Jan 31* – Feb 2, 2025
Theme: Born to Be Wild

Join men from throughout the Pacific Northwest Conference for an interactive exploration of how wildness influences who we are, or can be, as men. A Steppenwolf song, a Wendell Berry poem, the children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, and the paintings of Wassily Kandinsky will be catalysts for our discussions. 

You are also invited to consider an optional one-day silent retreat prior to the actual Men’s Retreat. It begins on *Thursday evening, January 30.

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Midwinter Retreat for Jr High & Sr High Youth
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
Friday, Feb 7 – Sunday, Feb 9, 2025
Theme: Coming Full Circle . . . Another Way

The annual Midwinter Retreat bring youth in grades 6-12 and volunteer leaders together from across the Pacific Northwest Conference for a weekend of connection and growth. The leadership team includes Rev. Bruce Wilson as chaplain, and Aislyn Crane and Kristen Miller as event directors. Kaila Russell, basket weaver extraordinaire, will lend her skills to the event.

Bruce wrote this about the program, “We all live busy lives that are constantly changing and moving at a very fast pace. Taking a break here at camp can help us reconnect to ourselves, each other, and our faith. Midwinter Retreat is designed to help us gather ‘around the fire’ and check-in with how we have been, how we want to be, and what we need to live out our faith…Another Way.”

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Women’s Retreat
N-Sid-Sen, Harrison, ID
Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18, 2025

Join the women of the Pacific Northwest Conference at N-Sid-Sen for a weekend of faith, fellowship and fun. You are invited to set aside intentional time for renewal – both for yourself and collectively. This gathering is expansive to include all women, trans and cis, as well as non-binary people comfortable in a space that centers on the experience of women.

Watch for details in February.

Women’s Retreat
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
Returning in 2026!

Women of the Pacific Northwest Conference have traditionally gathered in the fall for a weekend retreat. In 2025, this event is going on hiatus for one year as we explore a variety of options and turn our focus to the 2025 regional event (see information below). 

UCC Northwest Regional Women’s Retreat
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA
November 7-9, 2025
Theme: Embrace Joy

Every three years, the women of these two conference join forces to offer a spiritual and motivational retreat. Leaders from both regions serve on the planning team, and the event is held at different locations in an attempt to make it as accessible to as many as possible. This year, Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA is the site for this gathering. 

“Embrace Joy” is this year’s theme. Rev. Danae Ashley will be the Worship Leader and Rev Andrea Cano the Keynote Speaker.

“This open and affirming gathering warmly welcomes all who identify as women. Our aim is to create a supportive and empowering environment where everyone feels valued and included.”