May 11, 2020
There is MUCH in life that is hard to imagine and accept. Three months ago, who could have imagined a pandemic would cause so much uncertainty and change? It is in a love response to this uncertainty that  UCCI is suspending programming at Pilgrim Center for Summer 2020.

Our decision comes with great angst and after much discernment. 
Discernment rooted in science, safety, and love. The UCCI Leadership Team, with the unanimous support of our Board, believes there are too many risks associated with hosting a traditional summer youth program. As Rev. Nathan Athorp, Managing Director at Pilgrim Center put it; “It is very painful to come to this point, but we have no other alternative. If we truly are committed to loving all others, then we cannot run the risk of spreading this virus.”      While the summer events at Cedar Valley and Moon Beach are still currently scheduled as these sites have the ability to more easily safely distance, they are under continual review based on current health and safety standards.