Harmony Reunion: "Discord & Grace"

This June, something magical is happening…our very first Harmony Reunion! 🎉 And guess what? You’re invited. Pack your laughter, your joy, your curiosity, and maybe even your dancing shoes—because a week of friendship, fun, and connection is waiting just for you.
Register today for this queer-inclusive and centered celebration of community.

Mark your calendars:

• Main Reunion: Saturday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026
• Extended Reunion (optional): Thursday, June 25 – Friday, June 26, 2026

Where the magic happens:Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center – Bow, Washington, USA
Never been to Samish Island? Take a peek here: Samish Island Campground
You’ll sleep in cozy heated rustic cabins with built-in bunks (bathhouse nearby), or in one of our limited ADA cabins (priority for those who need accessible accommodations).

Reunion Fees (June 20–24, 2026):

• Adults (12+): $260
• Youth (6–11): $160
• Children (5 & under): $40

(Optional) Extended Reunion Fees (June 24–26, 2026):

• Adults (12+): $140
• Youth (6–11): $80
• Children (5 & under): $20

All fees are in USD.

Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026

We are committed to providing onsite childcare for children under age 12 during our daily theme classes and Sunday evening worship, provided we are aware of the need by May 1, 2026. Please register your children or notify our registrar by this date if they will be attending the reunion with you.

Theme:

Discord & Grace: Where Sacred Tension Meets Radical Belonging

Throughout the week, we’ll travel this journey together, grounded in the Reunion theme. Each day, through worship, classes, and shared activities, we’ll take another step deeper—learning, reflecting, and connecting as we explore the daily themes.

Daily Themes:
Welcome to the Wilderness • The Beauty of Broken Things • Holy Rage, Holy Love • Grace in the Gaps • Becoming the Benediction

Schedule Highlights (the rhythm of our days together):

• The scent of cedar and sea at a shared Salmon BBQ
• Healing Worship experience —tender moments for mending and renewal
• A radiant Polynesian Cultural Night, rich with story, movement, and song
• A Dance Party where joy finds its feet and bodies move freely
• Engaging, relevant classes that invite curiosity, wonder, and growth
• Evenings around the campfire, where laughter flickers, songs are sung with joy, and stories linger
• Unhurried time woven together in Harmony community
  

Wandering and wondering through the Pacific Northwest, where forest, water, and sky meet us on the extended reunion journey

Guest Ministry

We are thrilled to welcome Community of Christ Presiding Evangelist Mareva M. Arnaud Tchong to our Harmony Reunion this year! Mareva is a gifted minister of blessing who will journey alongside us—sharing presence, wisdom, and sacred moments—as we experience this special time together.

To read her full biography: https://cofchrist.org/church-leadership/member-detail/1641817/

What is the extended option?

While our official campground reunion activities wrap up on Wednesday, June 24, we’d love for you to keep the fun going and stay with us through Friday, June 26 to soak up the magic of the Pacific Northwest! Think ocean air, charming towns, ferry rides, and one last circle together. 🌲🌊

Here’s the plan for our extended reunion adventure:

• Wednesday, June 24 (afternoon & evening):
  Wander and explore nearby gems like Bellingham or La Conner—or stay put and relax at the campground. Dinner is on your own in town (a.k.a. choose-your-own-adventure dining!). So, join some Harmony friends to share in a meal at a local eatery.
• Thursday, June 25:
  Morning visit to Deception Pass (bring your camera!). Enjoy a brown-bag lunch, then hop on a ferry for an afternoon and evening adventure in Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. Dinner on the island is no-host—plenty of tasty options to discover. 🚢
• Friday, June 26:
  We’ll close our time together with a Circle Prayer at the campground, then begin our journeys home—full of memories and maybe a little Pacific Northwest mist in our hair.

Your extended reunion registration fee includes your walk-on ferry fare for our Friday Harbor excursion!

International Registration Fee Waiver – Limited Opportunity

We are pleased to offer a registration fee waiver opportunity for a few of our attendees traveling from outside the United States and Canada who reside in affirming jurisdictions. For this purpose, affirming jurisdictions are those where a (multi)national church conference has formally passed and enacted an LGBTQIAS2+ affirming policy in Community of Christ.

One individual will be selected from each affirming jurisdiction outside the U.S. and Canada to receive complimentary registration.

To be considered, please submit your name and country of residence to Christie Skoorsmith, Reunion Registrar, by April 1.

📧 Email: [email protected]

One name will be randomly drawn from each affirming jurisdiction. We hope this opportunity makes it a little more financially feasible for those traveling from abroad as well as expanding our reach globally.

Safe, Inclusive Space – Join us!

Harmony is a beautiful, welcoming community made up of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) folks—and the amazing allies who love and support them. Whether you’re part of the queer community or proudly show up as an ally, you belong here. You are a vital thread in the colorful tapestry that is Harmony, and you are wanted, welcome, and celebrated at this reunion!

We hope you’ll come laugh, sing, connect, and make memories with your chosen Harmony family at this special summer gathering. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌈

With excitement and anticipation,

Harmony Reunion Planning Team

Sean Langdon, Co-Director ([email protected])

Molly Wilkins, Co-Director ([email protected])

Christie Skoorsmith, Registrar ([email protected])

Ashley Whitham

Christy Pratt

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center, 11633 Scott Road, Bow, United States

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