Gathering 2026

Written By Charlie Dorsett

Nurturing Resilient Communities

Defiant Love: Nurturing Resilient Community is the 2026 CSC Gathering, held October 30 through November 1 at Mercy Retreat Center in St. Louis, Missouri. More than a conference, this participatory weekend invites us into ritual, learning, creativity, ecological consciousness, embodied spiritual activism, grief, gratitude, and communal imagination as we cultivate resilient communities capable of faithful, loving dissent in difficult times.

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Residential Weekend Pass CSC 2026 Single Room
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$330.00 $365.00

Defiant Love: Nurturing Resilient Community is the 2026 CSC Gathering, held October 30 through November 1 at Mercy Retreat Center in St. Louis, Missouri. More than a conference, this participatory weekend invites us into ritual, learning, creativity, ecological consciousness, embodied spiritual activism, grief, gratitude, and communal imagination as we cultivate resilient communities capable of faithful, loving dissent in difficult times.

Single Room Residential Weekend Pass includes participation in the full Gathering for 1 individual, lodging in a private single room at Mercy Retreat Center on Friday and Saturday night, and meals during the weekend for 1 individual.

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$550.00 $575.00

Defiant Love: Nurturing Resilient Community is the 2026 CSC Gathering, held October 30 through November 1 at Mercy Retreat Center in St. Louis, Missouri. More than a conference, this participatory weekend invites us into ritual, learning, creativity, ecological consciousness, embodied spiritual activism, grief, gratitude, and communal imagination as we cultivate resilient communities capable of faithful, loving dissent in difficult times.

Shared Room Residential Weekend Pass includes participation in the full Gathering for 2 individuals, lodging in a shared room at Mercy Retreat Center on Friday and Saturday night, and meals for 2 individuals during the weekend.

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Defiant Love: Nurturing Resilient Community is the 2026 CSC Gathering, held October 30 through November 1 at Mercy Retreat Center in St. Louis, Missouri. More than a conference, this participatory weekend invites us into ritual, learning, creativity, ecological consciousness, embodied spiritual activism, grief, gratitude, and communal imagination as we cultivate resilient communities capable of faithful, loving dissent in difficult times.

This Commuter Pass includes onsite participation in the Gathering for the option you select below. Lodging is not included.

Weekend pass includes Friday dinner, Saturday lunch, and Saturday dinner.

Saturday pass includes Saturday lunch, and Saturday dinner.

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Defiant Love: Nurturing Resilient Community is the 2026 CSC Gathering, held October 30 through November 1 at Mercy Retreat Center in St. Louis, Missouri. More than a conference, this participatory weekend invites us into ritual, learning, creativity, ecological consciousness, embodied spiritual activism, grief, gratitude, and communal imagination as we cultivate resilient communities capable of faithful, loving dissent in difficult times.

This Virtual Weekend Pass includes livestream access to the Gathering, allowing you to join selected sessions online from wherever you are. Participate in the weekend’s learning, reflection, ritual, and community connection across distance as we gather in the spirit of Defiant Love.

Select your Virtual Weekend Pass option from the list below. Full Conference Support is the suggested contribution. Additional options are available so participants can choose the level of support that best fits their circumstances.

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Charlie Dorsett

My name is Charlie, but if your looking for my work, I go by C. E. Dorsett.  I write scifi, fantasy, and a touch of horror.  I like to play with gothic, steampunk, decopunk, epic fantasy, and wuxia.  I love to tell stories and talk about books, movies, series, and music.  

http://dashpunk.com
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