Stony Point Center - The 2026 Program Schedule is Live!

Spring 2026 Stony Point Center News, Programs & What's Blooming on Campus 17 Cricketown Rd, Stony Point, NY  ·  stonypointcenter.org Dear Stony Point Center Friends, Every season is beautiful at SPC, but this was a rough one! Big February snowstorms kept us busy, and now that the trees are budding and the flowers are blooming, the campus is all spiffed up and ready for you. A snowy February at SPC Spring is here on campus Now is the perfect time to book your group's next gathering. Whether you're staying in our lodges, walking in the footsteps of the faith leaders who spearheaded de-colonization efforts in global engagement, enjoying the upscale grandeur of the Gilmor-Sloane House (the first retreat center of the PCUSA), or settling into the comfort of our Stone House apartments, we are here to make your gathering a success. Our groups choose us because we align with their desire for a better world, for our welcome, our food, and our beautiful community-building campus. Come experience us again, and bring a friend! Book Your Group Stay Our programs are blossoming this season too! Be sure to visit stonypointcenter.org/programs for the full and growing list. We'll highlight them below, but don't miss being inspired by the Rooted and Rising Podcast, featuring social justice changemakers sharing what actions they're taking, what keeps them up at night, and what gives them hope. Never in our lifetimes has the American experiment needed more champions for marginalized communities and equality for all. To that end, we are offering short online programs, deep trainings in nonviolent action, and issue-specific gatherings like our Housing Justice Summit. We're confident you'll find something to strengthen your impact and build community for lasting change. Salaam, Shalom, Peace, Brian Frick on behalf of the committed staff at Stony Point Center Stony Point Center Upcoming Programs & Updates New · ROOTS Offering Rooted and Rising Podcast Honest, searching conversations with secular and faith leaders across the full spectrum of social justice challenges: their fears, their hopes, and what's driving their work on the ground. Featuring Rev. Dr. Cornell Edmonds, Church of the Covenant; Robyn Harper, the Chiron Project; and Rev. Alba Onofrio, SoulForce, with more voices to come. New episodes every month, available on YouTube Listen Now Coming Soon Faithful Resistance: Nonviolent Noncompliance Training Summer and Fall dates to be announced soon. "Nobody's free until everybody's free." - Fannie Lou Hamer Get the training you need to be active, safe, and engaged. You'll learn best practices, explore the challenges facing our nation, and practice nonviolent actions you can bring back to your community. "Faith without works is dead." - James 2:17 Rescheduled Friends Memorial Grove Dedication Originally planned for April, the Memorial Grove Dedication has been moved to a new date this fall. Stay tuned, we'll share details as soon as they're confirmed. We look forward to celebrating together. March 20, 2026 Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk & Discussion A walk worth taking. Mark the Spring Equinox, a perfect balance of light and dark, by walking the labyrinth. There is no right way to walk it, only your way. Come as you are and let the path meet you where you are. Register Learn More May 8 - 9, 2026 REEL Justice: A Social Justice Film Festival Some stories demand to be seen. An immersive two-day retreat featuring powerful documentary films and honest, courageous dialogue around the most pressing issues of our time. This is not passive viewing. It is an invitation to be disturbed, moved, and galvanized. Register Learn More September 28 - October 1, 2026 Now to Wow! Excellence in Camping Improving outcomes through research. A dynamic, research-driven gathering for camp directors and staff ready to move beyond good intentions and into proven results. Because a great camping ministry deserves more than guesswork. It deserves data. Register Learn More November 2 - 5, 2026 3rd Annual Homelessness to Housing: A Justice Summit As the housing crisis deepens, so does the call for action. A multi-day gathering bringing together faith leaders, nonprofit partners, and advocates committed to confronting housing insecurity and homelessness across the U.S. Conversations grounded in moral responsibility, public advocacy, and community-driven solutions. Full details coming soon. Register Learn More Stony Point Center 2027 Programs February 15 - 19, 2027 TopCon! 2027: Theology of Play What if the table where you play is also the table where you grow? TopCon is a one-of-a-kind gathering that takes seriously what culture often dismisses: that play is not a break from meaning, but a pathway to it. Explore faith, theology, and community building through the surprising and generative medium of board games. Come ready to learn, laugh, and go deeper than you expected. TopCon is designed for leaders who are hungry for continuing education that is as intellectually rich as it is genuinely fun. If you care about community formation, theological reflection, and the kind of bonding that only happens around a game table, this is your gathering. Register Learn More More programs are being added all the time. 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