Local Church Retreats
N-Sid-Sen, Harrison, ID
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
N-Sid-Sen & Pilgrim Firs invites opportunities for local churches to offer their members local church retreats and special events. Registration for some of those events takes place through the PNCUCC registration process. In that case, those events are linked below to facilitate registration.
If your church is interested in scheduling such an event, please contact director@n-sid-sen.org or call 208.689.3489 for details regarding N-Sid-Sin or contact info@pilgrim-firs.org or call 360.876.2031 for details regarding Pilgrim Firs.
Our Whole Lives (OWL) Facilitator Trainings
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
November 21-23, 2025
ABOUT OWL:
Our Whole Lives is a comprehensive sexuality education program that helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, health and behavior in the context of their faith. It equips participants with accurate, age appropriate information in a variety of subject areas. It provides not only facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants to clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality.
This intensive weekend training is designed to prepare facilitators to lead the Our Whole Lives/Sexuality and Our Faith curriculum in their local church or community.
PNCUCC Men’s Retreat
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
January 29 or 30 – February 2, 2026
Join the men from throughout the Pacific Northwest Conference United Church of Christ for the annual Men’s Retreat. It’s a weekend of deepening connection, exploring faith, fellowship, and fun. This retreat is open to all men and men-identifying folks comfortable in a space that centers on the experience of men.
The retreat is from 5PM on Friday until 11AM on Sunday. There is also the option of a Silent Retreat that starts at 7PM on Thursday until the rest of folks arrive Friday evening. More details & registration coming in late Fall 2025.
PNCUCC Midwinter Youth Retreat
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
February 6-8, 2026
Designed for youth in grades 6-12, the annual Midwinter Retreat is a chance to step away from the hustle of everyday life and reconnect – with self, community, and spirit. Through meaningful conversations, shared laughter, and time spent in the beauty of nature, Midwinter offers a space for reflection, renewal, and authentic connection.
Whether it’s your first time coming to camp or a longstanding tradition, this is a weekend to make new friends, deepen your faith, and experience the joy of being fully yourself in a supportive, welcoming community.
Work Camp
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
March 23-25, 2026
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Post-Easter Clergy Retreat
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
April 6-8, 2026
After the fullness and demands of the Easter season, clergy are invited to come away for a time of true Sabbath rest. This free retreat is a gift for the clergy of our Conference—and their partners or spouses—to simply breathe, relax, and reconnect in the sacred quiet of Pilgrim Firs.
RSVP to open in early 2026. Save the date!
Work Camp
Pilgrim Firs, Port Orchard, WA
April 10-12, 2026
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The focus of this event is forest restoration. Individuals with expertise in this subject will be there to shepherd the effort.
Women’s Retreat
N-Sid-Sen, Harrison, ID
Spring 2026
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.
Work Camp
N-Sid-Sen, Harrison, ID
June 14-20, 2026
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Work Camp
N-Sid-Sen, Harrison, ID
October 4-10, 2026
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