Sisterly Conversations: Sharing Our Stories Across Generations

All retreats are offered on a sliding scale, with scholarships available.

Camping – $315.00

Commuter – $265.00

Nelson Lodge Private Room – $525.00

Nelson Lodge Shared Room – $425.00

Date & Time Details: Check-in is from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, with dinner beginning at 6:00 pm. The retreat concludes after lunch on Sunday, at approximately 1:00 pm.

Location: Nelson Lodge

Address: 3501 Valley View Dr, Bangor, PA, USA

Contact: Lacey

Leader

Riot Mueller

Riot Mueller is a second-generation queer lesbian (Dad is gay!!), artist, hospital chaplain, and UMC provisional pastor originally from Seattle, WA. Currently pursuing an M. Div. at Union Theological Seminary, Riot is deeply shaped by the legacy of James Cone and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, as well as by 12-step spirituality. An enneagram 7, they love connecting, spending time together, being close, laughing, listening, and singing with others. Riot has previously hosted The Moth StorySlam in New Orleans, LA, and directed live queer, site-specific, immersive, punk theater pieces. Riot randomly came to be saved aka freed aka empowered and…

Sisterly Conversations: Sharing Our Stories Across Generations

What was it like to come out in the 1970s and 80s? What is it like to come out today? What stories do you want to share about coming into your full gender expression, whether as trans, butch, femme, androgynous, nonbinary, agender, or something equally glorious? What other stories matter to your lesbian or queer development?

Stories are how we connect, how we learn about one another, and how we come to love one another. As elders, middle-aged people, and young queer and trans people in a world that can often feel hostile, we need each other. Let’s create friendships across generations.

This retreat continues nearly 40 years of “Sisterly Conversations” retreats for people who identify as lesbians of faith and spirit. The weekend is open to anyone who resonates with identities that might be described this way. Trans and nonbinary people are warmly welcomed.

NOTE: Scholarships are available for this event. To inquire, email lydiawk [at] kirkridge [dot] org with the amount you are able to pay, and every effort will be made to cover the rest.