September 11th to 13th, 2026
Allegheny Pilgrims is dedicated to fostering a safe, welcoming space for Mormon and Mormon-adjacent feminist women to connect, share, learn, and support one another—while also having fun together. We bring together women across the spectrum of the faith experience, from active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to those who have stepped away.
To support this mission, we host an annual gathering in the Mid-Atlantic region. Beyond this event, we are committed to cultivating ongoing connection—both online and in person—that continues throughout the year and strengthens our sense of community.
You Are Here: Gifts of the Sacred Ordinary
What does it mean to live with presence? Presence is a simple but foundational spiritual practice through which the here and now—wherever we’re standing—becomes sacred. Fully engaging in the ordinary moments and interactions of our lives can help us find stillness and feel grounded in a frantic world.
Bio: Susan M. Hinckley is a storyteller in words and pictures. She currently reflects on her faith life and experiences as co-creator of the Last She Said It project. A longtime exhibitor with the American Craft Council, she's created art for books, magazines, and private collectors across the U.S. She's a Creative Writing graduate of the University of Utah, a poet, essayist, and co-author of At Last She Said It: Honest Conversations About Faith, Church, and Everything In Between. Susan splits her time between the Midwest and the Southwest, but wherever she is, her heart roams the desert. Preferably in a fast convertible.
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| Friday | |
| 4:00 PM | Check-In |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Dinner |
| 6:30 PM | Welcome & Orientation |
| Ice Breaker | |
| 8:30 PM | Free time/Initial Choir Rehearsal (for those interested) |
| Saturday | |
| 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM | Yoga |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Gathering Singing |
| 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Keynote Susan Hinckley |
| 11:00 – 12:00 PM | Free Time |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 – 2:30 PM | Paula |
| Kristen | |
| 2:45 – 4:00 PM | Amy L. |
| Amy S. | |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Free Time/Choir Rehearsal |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Dinner & Announcements/Planning (5:30 PM) |
| 7:00 PM | Talent Show |
| 8:30 PM (or after Talent Show) | Free Time/Choir Rehearsal |
| Sunday | |
| 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM | Yoga |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Choir rehearsal |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Sunday Morning Devotional |
| 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Check Out (latest is 11:15 AM) |
| 10:15 – 10:55 AM | Blessings |
| 11:00 – 12:00 PM | Reflections/Quaker-Style Meeting |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
Whether you plan to attend the retreat this year, haven't attended in years, or don't plan to attend at all, please follow this link and take part in our collaborative 10-year reflection project.
195 Taggert Road
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
www.crestfieldcc.org